Allianz Life Grants $350,000 to Support Local Senior Services Programs

Grants provide assistance for older adults to support social vitality, independence and community engagement

MINNEAPOLIS – Dec. 14 2021 – To help seniors in the Twin Cities community, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) has given $350,000 to local nonprofits with senior programming. The money supports community programs focused on building social vitality and independence through food and transportation assistance, home maintenance support, and other programming to help seniors enhance their quality of life.

“At Allianz Life, we’re committed to securing the future of our community, including Twin Cities seniors and older adults,” said Jasmine Jirele, president and CEO, Allianz Life. “The past two years of the pandemic have been particularly challenging for older adults in our community, and these organizations are doing important work to help make sure seniors' needs are being met.”

The following organizations received a one-year grant:

  • Aeon
  • Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
  • Angel Foundation
  • Bluebirds and Blooms
  • Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis
  • Friends of the Hennepin Co. Library
  • Help At Your Door
  • Intercongregation Communities Association (ICA)
  • Kairos Alive!
  • Keystone Community Services
  • Metro Meals on Wheels
  • Minnesota Elder Justice Center
  • Minnesota JCC
  • Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)
  • Senior Community Services
  • Ten Thousand Things
  • The Food Group
  • Theater Latte Da

To learn more about community engagement at Allianz, visit www.allianzlife.com/community. 

About Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, one of the Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies®, has been keeping its promises since 1896 by helping Americans achieve their retirement income and protection goals with a variety of annuity and life insurance products. In 2022, Allianz Life provided additional value to its policyholders via distributions of more than $7.7 billion. As a leading provider of fixed index annuities, registered index-linked annuities, and fixed index universal life insurance, Allianz Life is part of Allianz SE, a global leader in the financial services industry with approximately 150,000 employees in more than 70 countries. Allianz Life is a proud sponsor of Allianz Field® in St. Paul, Minnesota, home of Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United.