Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today announced its support of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games as a bronze sponsor with a $100,000 commitment. The 2026 USA Games will be held in Minnesota from June 20-26, 2026, and will feature 16 team and individual sports, bringing together thousands of athletes, coaches, fans and volunteers to celebrate ability and the power of sport. To support the event, Ameriprise will mobilize hundreds of its employees to support the Games and volunteer across various venues throughout the week to ensure a successful and inspiring experience for all involved.
Ameriprise has a long-standing history of supporting the Special Olympics, particularly through its engagement with Special Olympics Minnesota. For nearly two decades, Ameriprise employees have volunteered time, resources and energy to help support athletes of all abilities.
“Special Olympics highlight the unique strengths and potential of every individual, encouraging communities to recognize and support their talents,” said Jennifer Jones, Head of Community Relations at Ameriprise Financial. “We’re proud to support this important organization and all they do to bring positivity to communities around the U.S. Our Ameriprise volunteers are already gearing up for the 2026 events and look forward to helping foster a fun, inclusive and energizing experience for all participants.”
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will be one of the largest sporting events of the year in the U.S., bringing together thousands of athletes of all abilities, coaches, volunteers and fans from all 50 states. To learn more about the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, please visit 2026specialolympicsusagames.org.
About Special Olympics USA Games
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games—scheduled for June 20-26, 2026, across Minnesota’s Twin Cities with sports competitions at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine—is a national celebration of inclusivity, changing perceptions and the ability of the human spirit rising above limitations. The USA Games, with co-presenting partners Jersey Mike’s Subs and United Healthcare, will be one of the biggest U.S. sporting events of the year, drawing tens of thousands of fans to celebrate the ability of over 3,000 incredible athletes from all 50 states as they compete in 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports. As a state with a long history of championing inclusion, the USA Games now bring an unrivaled opportunity to Minnesota to spark new energy around the Special Olympics movement and create a lasting legacy of positive change.
About Ameriprise Financial Community Relations
Ameriprise Financial is dedicated to utilizing the firm’s resources and talents to improve the lives of individuals and build strong communities. Through grants, volunteerism and employee and advisor gift matching programs, the company supports more than 7,500 nonprofits globally. The company also has a longstanding commitment to volunteerism. Each year, the firm’s employees are eligible for eight hours of paid time off to volunteer. In 2024, Ameriprise volunteers collectively contributed more than 50,000 hours to nonprofits in communities across the country.
About Ameriprise Financial
At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more than 130 years1. With extensive investment advice, global asset management capabilities and insurance solutions, and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 financial advisors, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full range of individual and institutional investors' financial needs.
1Company founded June 29, 1894
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