Sun Life Leads $90M Investment in 200-Bed Brooklyn Shelter; President Wins HELP Hero Award
SLF•Sun Life U.S. co-led a $90 million investment via SLC Management in a new 200-bed women’s homeless shelter in Brooklyn and donated $25,000 for healthy cooking classes. President David Healy received the 2026 HELP Hero award for leading these community-based health access initiatives.
1. President Receives HELP Hero Award
David Healy, president of Sun Life U.S., was honored with the 2026 HELP Hero award in recognition of his leadership in advancing the company’s health access and community-based initiatives for underserved populations.
2. $90M Shelter Investment and $25K Donation
Sun Life U.S., through its SLC Management unit, co-led a $90 million investment in a new 200-bed women’s homeless shelter in Brooklyn and contributed $25,000 to fund healthy cooking classes for shelter residents.
3. Community Investment Strategy and Impact
The 200-bed facility serves as one of two entry points for single women seeking shelter in New York City and offers trauma-informed care, onsite medical services, mental health assessments and housing support, underscoring Sun Life’s commitment to ESG and social impact.
