The Allstate Foundation awards Brad Grooms Agency Hands in the Community Award
April 17, 2009CHAPIN, SC – April 17, 2009 – Brad Grooms was awarded the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to volunteering in the community. With this award comes a $500 grant from The Allstate Foundation for the Chapin We Care Center where Grooms volunteers.
Grooms, who volunteers helping sort out donated goods at We Care’s collection center, was nominated by Allison Carroll, market sales leader at Allstate Insurance Company.
“Brad has always been a civic minded person who is an asset to his community,” said Carroll. “I am glad that he received this well deserved honor.”
“Allstate believes that it is very important for corporations to take an active interest in the communities they serve. Allstate is proud to support such a worthwhile cause through the Allstate Foundation,” said Southeast Region Field Vice President Cliff Butler. “The grant from the Allstate Foundation will provide much needed support for the work of the Chapin We Care Center.
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent corporation funded by contributions from the Allstate Insurance Company. Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations that seek to improve the quality of life in communities across the country.
Allstate Insurance Company’s Southeast Region supports a network of agencies that serve households in the states of South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina. These agencies provide a large variety of insurance and financial products. Agents and employees of the (Southeast Region) have a long, proud history of supporting the communities where they live and do business through volunteerism and charitable contributions.
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation. The Allstate Foundation partners with non-profit organizations on community initiatives that promote “safe and vital communities,” “tolerance, inclusion, and diversity” and “economic empowerment.” Teen driving and empowering victims of domestic violence have been priorities for the Foundation since 2005.