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Westfield Agent Helps Rebuild Local Community After Sandy

The Allstate Foundation Grants $5,000 to Children's Specialized Hospital, Liam's Room, The Westfield Area YMCA, and Imagine

The following is a press release: 

Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company exclusive agent Ron Bansky’s continued commitment to Children’s Specialized Hospital, Liam’s Room, The Westfield Area YMCA, and Imagine has helped the local nonprofit organizations secure $5,000 rebuilding grants in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

These grants, supported through a $1 million allocation from The Allstate Foundation, provide necessary resources to help local nonprofits in affected areas rebuild. Local community organizations where Allstate New Jersey agency owners are affiliated were selected or nominated to apply for grants up to $5,000.   

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“At Allstate New Jersey, we have compassion to help those in need and ensure the safety and vitality of communities,” said Bansky. “Thousands of our employees and agency owners are working around the clock to help our customers and communities rebuild from the devastation caused by Sandy. The grants to Children’s Specialized Hospital,  Liam’sRoom, The Westfield Area YMCA, and Imagine will help our community recover and ensure people can get the essential services they need.”

Allstate New Jersey and The Allstate Foundation’s response to Sandy is part of a wide-ranging commitment to prepare families for life’s uncertainties. In 2012, The Allstate Foundation partnered with Feeding America to provide more than 1,000,000 meals to the needy and recently launched a partnership with Points of Light to provide emergency planning education for families around the country.

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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.

About Allstate New Jersey

Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company services more than 450,000 households throughout New Jersey. Widely known by its slogan “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®,” Allstate offers insurance products (auto, life and retirement) and services through Allstate New Jersey agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives. As part of Allstate’s commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, and the corporation provided over $320,000 in 2011 to local nonprofit organizations across New Jersey.


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