Allianz Life Employees Help Local Charities by Donating More Than $114,000

Employees help local families by giving money, toys, and more than 24 tons of groceries and clothes

MINNEAPOLIS--()--Employees from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life®) formed a human chain to load more than 500 boxes of food and clothing they donated onto waiting trucks destined for local nonprofits. The Allianz Life “Spirit of Giving” campaign, which also included a summer fundraiser, prompted employees to donate books, 100 new bikes, more than 3,000 new toys, more than 24,000 pounds of food, and more than 24,000 pounds of gently used clothing to be distributed to local nonprofits. Employees also raised more than $114,000 in cash donations.

“Allianz Life supports organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community who need it most,” said Allianz life President and CEO Walter White. “Year after year I am amazed at the passion our employees have for doing so much for others in need.”

During the Allianz Life annual giving campaign, employees collected, weighed and boxed food and clothing donations. Teams raised money for Second Harvest Heartland and Toys for Tots in a variety of ways including selling baked goods, serving breakfast and gift wrapping coworkers’ presents for cash.

Support for Five Local Nonprofits

Five area nonprofits benefited from the Allianz Life giving campaign. The food and clothing donations were delivered to PRISM (People Responding in Social Ministry), a community-funded social service agency located in Golden Valley, Minn., helping thousands of people in need. Cash donations went to Second Harvest Heartland, the Upper Midwest’s largest hunger relief organization, and Toys for Tots, which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford them. Toys and 98 bikes also went to Toys for Tots. Two adaptive bikes were donated to two deserving individuals through Lifeworks Services, Inc., based in Eagan, Minn. People Serving People, Hennepin County’s largest shelter for homeless families based in downtown Minneapolis, also received more than 200 books.

During the campaign’s 15 years, Allianz Life employees have given more than:

  • $591,000 in cash donations,
  • 272,000 pounds of food, and
  • 274,000 pounds of clothing.

While loading the semi-trucks, local sporting mascots – T.C. Bear from the Minnesota Twins, Viktor from the Minnesota Vikings, and Goldy Gopher from the Minnesota Gophers – motivated employees. Mike Max from WCCO-TV was also on hand to encourage employees during the loading event. When the donations arrived at PRISM, students from the Dassel-Cokato High School honor society assisted Allianz Life employees in unloading the clothing and food.

*Photos available upon request

About Allianz Life

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2014, has been keeping its promises since 1896. Today, it carries on that tradition, helping Americans achieve their retirement income and protection goals with a variety of annuities and life insurance products. As a leading provider of fixed index annuities, Allianz Life is part of Allianz SE, a global leader in the financial services industry with 147,000 employees worldwide. More than 83 million private and corporate customers rely on Allianz knowledge, global reach, and capital strength to help them make the most of financial opportunities.

Contacts

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Sara Thurin Rollin, 763-765-6703
sarathurin.rollin@allianzlife.com

Release Summary

Allianz Life formed a human chain to load more than 500 boxes of food and clothing they donated onto waiting trucks destined for local nonprofits.

Contacts

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Sara Thurin Rollin, 763-765-6703
sarathurin.rollin@allianzlife.com