NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In
communities across the country, more than 2,000 volunteers joined
Allstate Insurance Company agents and employees in tribute to the
heroic public service of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Give Back Day reminds people to start the year by
giving back and to volunteer in their community every day.
Allstate hosted service projects in 14 communities, partnering
with non-profits to address social needs on a local level.
Volunteers in Chicago held a book
drive for elementary students in Chicago Public Schools. In Texas,
Allstate partnered with Rebuilding Together to clean and repair
homes of low-income residents. Allstate New Jersey teamed up with
Junior Achievement of New Jersey
to help beautify an elementary school. And, in Denver, Allstate agents and employees read
books to patients at local children's hospitals.
"As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the great
Martin Luther King, Jr., Allstate is
keeping his legacy alive by bringing together passionate volunteers
who share our commitment to service," said Vicky Dinges, assistant vice president, public
social responsibility. "Give Back Day reminds us that, just like
Dr. King, every American can be a hero in their community."
Allstate recently recognized four Give Back Day community heroes
in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit and St.
Louis, who have created positive, sustainable change by
volunteering to address important causes like domestic violence,
elementary education and mentoring at-risk youth. Heroes attended
The King Center's "Salute to Greatness" Awards in Atlanta on Jan.
15 for a celebration of individuals and organizations that
exemplify excellence in leadership.
Community volunteering is an important part of the Allstate
culture. The company pioneered one of the first Corporate Volunteer
Programs more than 30 years ago. Since then, Allstate has
reinvented volunteering by using new tools like VolunteerMatch, an
online search engine promoting volunteerism and civic engagement by
matching volunteers with charitable organizations and non-profits.
Individuals can find their own way to give back by visiting
www.allstate.com/givebackday.
PHOTOS AVAILABLE for download at Allstate's Digital
Newsroom.
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest
publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the
"You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is
reinventing protection and retirement to help more than 17 million
households insure what they have today and better prepare for
tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home,
life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies,
independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial
representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and
1-800 Allstate®.
SOURCE Allstate Insurance Company