Allianz Life Announces New Youth Development and Inclusion Grant Program

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 11 -- Allianz Life, a provider of retirement solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance for individuals, issued the following news release:

To help support and empower young Minnesotans, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life(R)) has announced its new Youth Development and Inclusion Grant program.

To kick off the program, Allianz life has given $150,000 in grants to six Twin-Cities nonprofits. These grants will help support programs that help youth in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota develop life and leadership skills and empower them to reach their full potential.

"This is a new focus area for us and something we care about deeply," said Walter White, president and CEO, Allianz Life. "Supporting youth so they feel valued, empowered and included is important in building a strong, diverse, and vibrant community where young people can thrive and be successful."

The following nonprofits received a Youth Development and Inclusion Grant:

* Bolder Options

* Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities

* The Cookie Cart

* Washburn Center for Children

* YMCA Greater Twin Cities

* Youth Frontiers

The grant program will conduct its inaugural application process in the spring of 2019, when nonprofits can submit entries for consideration. Special consideration will be given to programs that are inclusive of diverse youth, and are able to illustrate program results.

The new Youth Development and Inclusion Grants adds a third focus area to the Allianz Life Community Relations program, which also includes senior services and financial literacy.

For more information about Allianz Life's giving programs and ongoing commitment to supporting the Twin Cities community, visit Allianz Life Community Outreach.