Allstate earns $20,000 grant for New Jersey residents with autism

Allstate agency owners and financial specialists from central New Jersey recently came together to secure a $20,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands® grant to benefit New Horizons in Autism, Inc. The grant will support the nonprofit organization’s mission to serve individuals with autism and their families by delivering community based services and increasing public awareness and education about autism.

The agency owners and financial specialists earned the grant by volunteering and participating in a fundraising golf event at Cranbury Golf Club in West Windsor. New Horizons in Autism, Inc. will use the $20,000 grant to further its work in the community.

The participating Allstate volunteers 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 we serve,” said Colts Neck Allstate agency owner and event group leader Vince Scanelli. “Giving back is core to who we are, which is why we’re proud to volunteer and raise funds to improve the lives of people with autism and their families in central New Jersey.”

New Horizons in Autism Inc. is one of thousands of organizations this year to receive Allstate Foundation Helping Hands 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 volunteers include (in alphabetical order by last name):

• Vincent Scanelli, Colts Neck—Event group leader
• Mike Antenucci, Morganville
• Louis Bouchard, Wyckoff
• Shawn Burke, East Brunswick
• Rich Caivano, Oakland
• Robert Cella, Ringwood
• Tony Cigna, Lodi
• Andrea DeBenedetto, Ramsey
• Dennis DeBenedetto, Oradell
• Sergio Denicholo, Sea Girt
• Walter Erhardt, Flemington
• Jose Espejo, Little Ferry
• Nelson Espland, Scotch Plains
• Martin Fimiani, Old Bridge
• Anthony Fuccilli, Lyndhurst
• Neil Greco, Roseland
• Craig Grinberg, Tinton Falls
• Alex Hollister, New Milford
• Andrea Lucciola, Freehold
• David Meredith, Hasbrouck Heights
• Robert Merlo, Midland Park
• Ben Michalik, Parsippany
• Richard Moller, Tenafly
• Jim Pastorini, Freehold
• James Purcell, Norwood
• Gregg Rencher, Flemington
• Manuel Sanchez, Secaucus
• Donn Sharer, Millstone
• Michael Short, Long Valley
• Brian Slaton, Denville
• Daniel Tichio, Rochelle Park
• Mike Trabucco, Rutherford
• Mary Urbano, Marlboro
• Kevin Zola, Hamilton
• Phil Zorzi, Howell

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.