MANCHESTER, NH – Carmen Mailloux, an employee of Cigna Healthcare, will be serving as a Community Ambassador Fellow with Light of Life Ministries through October 2025.
This opportunity is part of Cigna’s Ambassador Fellowship Program, which offers eligible employees a sabbatical-style, paid leave to engage in community-focused projects aligned with Cigna’s mission. The program is an extension of Cigna’s corporate responsibility strategy, aimed at fostering meaningful, lasting partnerships that improve the health and vitality of communities.
“This is such an amazing opportunity to go deeper than volunteering and serving as a member of the Board of Directors. I have a new appreciation and respect for how hard non-profit organizations work to support those they serve. Our entire community benefits from the commitment and compassion of non-profit organizations who fill the gaps.” says Mailloux.
Light of Life Ministries, a nonprofit faith-based organization located in Manchester provides holistic, trauma-informed care to women in crisis. Their programs address critical needs related to sexual exploitation, substance use disorder, homelessness, interpersonal violence, and other life-altering challenges. Their continuum-of-care model offers multiple access points for support, including outreach to women living outdoors, a walk-in support center, an emergency shelter, and a transitional housing program.
As part of her fellowship, Mailloux is leading the development of a Mobile Thrift Boutique—a project designed to support Light of Life Ministries both financially and programmatically. The boutique is fully stocked through generous community donations and features a curated collection of women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories. All proceeds from the boutique directly benefit Light of Life Ministries.
The Light of Life Mobile Thrift Boutique is more than a fundraising initiative—it is envisioned as a future workforce development program. Women engaged in Light of Life’s programs will have the opportunity to gain valuable job training in areas such as customer service, retail operations, merchandising, financial management, and leadership.
To learn more, visit www.lightoflifenh.org and follow Light of Life Mobile Thrift Boutique on Facebook for event updates and ways to get involved.