SAINT PAUL, MN – August 11, 2026 – Model Cities is proud to receive an investment from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) to support long-term financial stability in the Twin Cities. Through Allianz for Tomorrow, Allianz Life provides charitable donations to nonprofit organizations that help increase equitable access to economic opportunities and resources for generations to come.
Model Cities will receive $50,000 over one year. This investment will support our work to provide greater financial stability and resources for the nearly 3,000 individuals we serve annually here at Model Cities.
When organizations have the resources to adapt and respond, communities are stronger. We are grateful to Allianz for investing not just in our work, but in the resilience, potential, and well-being of the people and families we serve.
-Kizzy Downie, CEO, Model Cities
“Our mission – we secure your future – doesn’t stop at retirement planning, but includes our efforts to help build financial security for everyone in our community,” said Kenna Poppler, community engagement director, Allianz Life. “We are honored to support Model Cities in making a real difference in building a brighter future for the Twin Cities.”
About Model Cities of St. Paul
For nearly 60 years Model Cities has been helping individuals and families build (and rebuild) the futures they see for themselves. The core of our work and mission is to strengthen and revitalize communities. Close to 3,000 people are served each year by Model Cities programs and services. Mode Cities Shelter & Supportive Housing services, Community Development, Business Support, and Economic Services–including home buyer education and pre-purchase counseling, and strong partnerships, create an ecosystem of care that supports our neighbors on their pathways to progress.
We believe communities thrive when people thrive.
About Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, (Allianz Life), one of the Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies®, has been trusted since 1896 to help millions of Americans prepare for financial uncertainties and retirement with a variety of innovative risk management solutions. In 2024, Allianz Life provided additional value to its policyholders via distributions of more than $18.6 billion. Allianz Life is a leading provider of fixed index annuities, registered index-linked annuities, and indexed universal life insurance. Additionally, Allianz Investment Management LLC (AllianzIM), a registered investment adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz Life, offers a suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Allianz Life and AllianzIM are part of Allianz SE, a global leader in the financial services industry with more than 157,000 employees in nearly 70 countries. Allianz Life is a proud sponsor of Allianz Field® in St. Paul, Minnesota, home of Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United.
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