Allstate Helps Joplin Students Get Back to School with Donation to Bright Futures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) August 14, 2011 -- The Allstate Foundation announced today it is donating $25,000 to help Joplin's Bright Futures program recover and rebuild from a devastating tornado that struck on May 22, 2011. In addition, Allstate agents and employees in Colorado, Kansas and Missouri are donating school supplies gathered from various collection drives since the tornado struck.

"Our hearts go out to the Joplin community impacted by the tornado. Allstate agency owners, claims employees and National Catastrophe Team members were on the ground in Joplin immediately after the tornado, helping the community recover from this disaster," said Jeff Thompson, Allstate's West Central Region field senior vice president. “With 10 of the schools in Joplin partially or completely lost and 260 teachers without classrooms and supplies, it was very important to Allstate that we find a way to help the teachers and students rebuild and restock their classrooms.”



Local Allstate agents will present the $25,000 donation and school supplies to Superintendent and Bright Futures' founder Dr. C.J. Huff on Friday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m. at 102 North Gray Street, Joplin, MO.



More than $500 in gift certificates and roughly $3,000 in spiral notebooks, crayons, binders, socks and other items are among the supplies collected by Allstate agents and employees.

“This donation is Allstate's way of helping the students in Joplin have bright futures as they head back to school for the new year, said Thompson. “It builds on our long-lasting commitment to help people in time of need.”



ABOUT THE ALLSTATE FOUNDATION

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.allstatefoundation.org.


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This release was originally posted to the Allstate Newsroom on August 12, 2011