Allstate agency earns $7,000 grant - Jeff County Sports Authority

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 13, 2017 – Seven Allstate agency owners and financial specialists from Mount Vernon and the surrounding area recently came together to secure a $7,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands® grant to benefit the Jefferson County Sports Authority. The grant will support the nonprofit organization’s mission to provide the Jefferson County community with a recreational sports program offering children opportunities to get involved in competitive baseball, softball, basketball and football.

The agency owners and financial specialists each earned $1,000 for the Jefferson County Sports Authority by volunteering in Mount Vernon helping to support athletes and staff concession stands during games. Jefferson County Sports Authority will use the $7,000 grant to further its work in the community.

“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 Paul Shields, Allstate agency owner and volunteer event coordinator. “Giving back is core to who we are, which is why we’re proud to volunteer and raise funds to empower young people through recreational activities in our area.”

Jefferson County Sports Authority is one of thousands of organizations this year to receive Allstate Foundation Helping Hands in the Community grants secured by agency owners and financial specialists on behalf of the nonprofits where they volunteer. 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.

Participating Allstate agency owners and financial specialists include (in alphabetical order):

• Joel Aiken, Mount Vernon
• Brandy Drenckpohl, Salem
• Diane Grable, Edwardsville
• Russell Grable, Edwardsville
• Karley Moore, Mount Vernon
• Paul Shields, Mount Vernon – volunteer event leader
• Andy Woods, Marion

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.