NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allstate
Foundation's philanthropic approach to inform, engage and empower
Americans is catalyzing social change across the country. Whether
it's breaking the cycle of domestic violence, making roads safer
for teens, providing economic education or rebuilding communities,
funding from The Allstate Foundation is helping individuals fulfill
their hopes and dreams.
"We take our role as a corporate citizen seriously and focus on
social issues where we can have meaningful impact," said
Vicky Dinges, assistant vice
president of public social responsibility, Allstate. "The Allstate
Foundation draws on Allstate's cross-country network of employees
and agency owners to deliver the skills, resources and services
needed to prepare and protect Americans."
Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations in 2011, the
Foundation will continue to broaden its reach to influence
sustainable change. Funding applications for community service
organizations that support the Foundation's mission will be
accepted online starting Jan. 25 at
www.allstate.com/foundation. Last year, The Allstate Foundation
contributed more than $17.8 million
to develop and implement practical, proven programs for thousands
of individuals and families facing personal challenges and
uncertainties.
In 2010, The Allstate Foundation helped community organizations
in 33 states provide domestic violence survivors with economic
empowerment services like financial education, job readiness
assistance and asset-building resources. As a result, the
Foundation helped more than 25,000 survivors take steps toward
financial security and violence-free lives last year, up from more
than 2,320 survivors served in 2009.
"For five years, The Allstate Foundation has been a driving
force in working to end the cycle of domestic violence. Especially
during these difficult economic times, their innovative economic
empowerment projects and resources are making a real difference for
survivors and their children," said Sue
Else, president, National Network to End Domestic
Violence.
The Allstate Foundation's Teen Safe Driving Program helped
reduce teen crash fatalities over the last five years through
teen-to-teen communications. In 2010, the Foundation involved more
than 220,000 individuals in teen safe driving projects, increasing
program participants by nearly 120 percent over 2009.
"By giving teens a voice in saving young lives on the road, The
Allstate Foundation is bringing an important, but often overlooked,
resource to the tragic teen driving epidemic in our nation," said
Sandy Spavone, executive director,
National Organizations for Youth Safety.
The Foundation's long-time support for Junior Achievement's
Economics for Success curriculum provided life lessons on money
management and careers to its millionth student in 2010. The
Allstate Foundation also continued to help rebuild diverse
neighborhoods in New Orleans.
Since 1952, the Foundation has invested more than $237 million in communities across the
country.
About The Allstate Foundation
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent,
charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The
Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). Through partnerships with
nonprofit organizations across the country, The Allstate Foundation
brings the relationships, reputation and resources of Allstate to
support innovative and lasting solutions that enhance people's
well-being and prosperity. With a focus on teen safe driving and
building financial independence for domestic violence survivors,
The Allstate Foundation also promotes safe and vital communities;
tolerance, inclusion, and diversity; and economic empowerment. For
more information, visit www.allstate.com/foundation.
SOURCE The Allstate Foundation