Central Florida Allstate volunteers host donation drive

Allstate agency owners from central Florida are coming together to host supply drives to benefit three nonprofits: Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County, Harbor House of Central Florida and Peace River Center. The donations will support the nonprofits’ missions to prevent and end domestic abuse in the community and provide services to engage, restore and empower survivors to reach their fullest potential. The drives are part of the Allstate Foundation Purple Purse® campaign focusing on ending domestic violence through financial empowerment services for survivors.

Now through Nov. 30, the public can participate by donating toiletries (lotion, deodorant, travel-size hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner, hair products and feminine hygiene products), household items (towels, wash cloths, pots and pans) and clothing. More information on the most needed supplies can be found on the drive website: http://bit.ly/AllstateFoundationDV. Through their volunteer efforts of the supply drives, each Allstate agency owner will secure a $1,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands® grant. The grants will go to the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence to help the nonprofit empower women and children to create a violence-free world.

The participating Allstate agency owners are among thousands of agency owners and financial specialists around the country working to strengthen communities by volunteering their time to support the causes they care about most.

“As small business owners and community leaders, Allstate agency owners and financial specialists see firsthand the opportunities and challenges facing the communities they serve,” said Allstate agency owner, Kerry Ravi. “Giving back is core to who we are, which is why we’re proud to volunteer and raise funds to support survivors of domestic violence and their families across Florida.”

The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence is among thousands of nonprofit organizations this year to receive Allstate Foundation Helping Hands grants secured by agency owners and financial specialists for their volunteer efforts. The grants support organizations addressing domestic violence, youth empowerment, disaster preparedness, hunger and other causes.

The Allstate Foundation Helping Hands grants are one example of The Allstate Foundation’s legacy of service and giving for communities and nonprofits across the U.S.:

• Since The Allstate Foundation was founded in 1952, it has contributed over $400 million to support community nonprofits.
• In 2016, The Allstate Foundation contributed more than $25 million to communities across the U.S.
• Each October, domestic violence nonprofits across the country participate in the Purple Purse Challenge to raise funds for financial empowerment programs for domestic violence survivors. This year, more than 220 domestic violence nonprofits participated. Along with the Allstate Foundation grants awarded, more than $4.18 million was raised during the Purple Purse Challenge. To learn more and donate, visit PurplePurse.com.

Items are being collected at the following Allstate locations:

• Antonio Barcena; 21 B St, Haines City, FL 33844
• Vicki O'Donnell; 735 Beville Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32119
• Kerry Ravi; 5889 S Williamson Blvd, Suite 214, Port Orange, FL 32128
• Nanette Rosevear; 1134 Pelican Bay Dr, Daytona Beach, FL 32119
• Denise White; 1307 E Normandy Blvd Suite 1 Deltona, FL 32725

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 building financial independence for domestic violence survivors, empowering youth and celebrating the charitable community involvement of Allstate agency owners and employees, The Allstate Foundation works to bring out the good in people’s lives. For more information, visit www.AllstateFoundation.org.