Company also pledges $1.4 million in grants
to help strengthen local communities
On June 16, nearly 4,000 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP)
employees, advisors and clients will come together to provide food
for people in need. Working at more than 200 hunger-relief events
across the country, the volunteers will package and prepare meals
to help the 1 in 8 Americans who struggle with hunger. The events
are the first of two nationwide service days Ameriprise organizes
in partnership with Feeding America® each year, reflecting the
company’s ongoing commitment to help ensure hungry families and
individuals have access to food.
“Hunger has no boundaries. Working families, senior citizens,
children and individuals in both rural and urban areas can quickly
find themselves at risk of hunger,” said Brian Pietsch, head of
community relations at Ameriprise. “The summer can be especially
challenging for children who rely on school meal programs
throughout the year. Our nationwide volunteer effort will bring
together thousands of people to help fill the gap so many families
face during the summer months.”
Ameriprise awards more than $1.4 million in grants to
nonprofitsIn conjunction with its national event, Ameriprise
announces the donation of more than $1.4 million in grants to 79
nonprofits. To make a meaningful difference in local communities,
Ameriprise makes grants that help people meet their most basic
needs, create vibrant communities and engage our volunteers. Many
of the nonprofits also benefit from the deep commitment Ameriprise
advisors and employees offer through volunteerism, board service
and donations.
Recent grant recipients include:
- Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva,
Ill.Northern Illinois Food Bank provides more than 62.5 million
meals a year to those struggling with hunger across its 13-county
service area. Over the past seven years, 940 volunteers from 15
different Ameriprise offices have donated more than 2,500 hours at
the Food Bank’s West Suburban, Northwest and North Suburban
Centers. Northern Illinois Food Bank is a member of Feeding
America.
- A New Leaf in Mesa, Ariz. A New Leaf is
a 46-year-old community nonprofit whose mission is to help those in
crisis. Annually, they serve over 22,000 men, women and children
suffering from domestic violence and homelessness through a
continuum of shelter, supportive housing and self-sufficiency
programming. The recent grant from Ameriprise will provide general
operating support to help meet the needs of domestic violence,
homelessness and poverty.
- Portland Children’s Museum in Portland,
Ore.Portland Children's Museum collaborates to create
transformative learning experiences through the arts and sciences.
With its Community Partners program, the Museum ensures that all
families, regardless of ability, identity and background feel
welcomed, safe and respected. Support from Ameriprise will help the
Museum host more than 48,000 people in need, including children
experiencing disabilities.
Ameriprise funds grants to nonprofits twice a year. Grant
guidelines are available on
https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/about/community-relations/.
About Feeding AmericaFeeding America® is the largest
hunger-relief organization in the Unites States. Through a network
of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, we
provide meals to more than 46 million people each year. Feeding
America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve
food security among the people we serve; educates the public about
the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects
people from going hungry.
About Ameriprise Financial Community RelationsAmeriprise
Financial is dedicated to utilizing the firm’s resources and
talents to improve the lives of individuals and build strong
communities. Through grantmaking, volunteerism and employee and
advisor gift matching programs, the company supports a diverse
group of nearly 6,500 nonprofits across the country. By targeting
our grantmaking, we can make the most of our resources and engage
our people to make a collective impact with greater benefit for
communities.
About Ameriprise FinancialAt Ameriprise Financial, we
have been helping people feel confident about their financial
future for more than 120 years. With a network of 10,000 financial
advisors and extensive asset management, advisory and insurance
capabilities, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full
range of consumer financial needs. For more information, or to find
an Ameriprise financial advisor, visit ameriprise.com.
© 2017 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.
Grants Awarded: First Cycle
2017
Meeting Basic Needs – 47 grants:180 Degrees, Inc., A New
Leaf, Inc., AccessAbility, Inc., Aeon, All Faiths Food Bank, Inc.,
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia,
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis,
Central Texas Food Bank, Inc., CommonBond Communities, Community
Food Bank, Inc., Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana,
Inc., Community Servings, Inc., Community Solutions International,
Inc., Desert Mission, Estuary Council of Seniors Inc., Family
Scholar House, Inc., Feeding America, Feeding America Southwest
Virginia, Feeding South Florida, Food Lifeline, Foodbank of Santa
Barbara County, ForKids, Inc., Fresh Start Women's Foundation,
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, Harry Chapin
Food Bank of Southwest Florida, Human Solutions, Interfaith Action
of Greater Saint Paul, Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank,
Mary's Place Seattle, Mid-Ohio Foodbank, Northern Illinois Food
Bank, People Serving People, Pillsbury United Communities, Portland
Homeless Family Solutions, Prepare + Prosper, Prevention Health
Care Agency dba Isuroon, Rebuilding Together Twin Cities, Redwood
Empire Food Bank, RESOURCE, Rosie's Place, Second Harvest Foodbank
of Middle Tennessee, Store to Door, The Aliveness Project, The
Greater Boston Food Bank, Twin Cities R!SE, Victory Programs,
Inc.
Supporting Community Vitality – 24 grants:Brooklyn
Academy of Music, Children's Theatre Company, Guthrie Theater,
HandsOn Twin Cities, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Los
Angeles Philharmonic Association, Memphis Museums, Inc.,
Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minnesota Orchestral Association,
Mission Economic Development Agency, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,
National Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorale of Montgomery County,
New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC), Portland Children's Museum,
Shakespeare Theatre Company, Shreveport Opera, Southern Theater,
Stages Theatre Company, The Florida Orchestra, The Trust for Public
Land, Urban Gateways, Walker Art Center, Weisman Art Museum (WAM),
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, Women's Economic
Ventures
Volunteer-drive Causes – 8 grants:Alzheimer's
Association, BestPrep, RiverBend Cancer Services, Genesys Works --
Twin Cities, Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, Junior Achievement
of Wisconsin, Inc in Brown County, Special Olympics Minnesota,
Susan G. Komen Minnesota
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