Local Programs

Midwest Region

Congratulations on the wonderful work you are doing in your community.  This year, given the serious economic environment, The Allstate Foundation at the regional level is primarily renewing support for existing partners and accepting applications for new relationships mainly in the areas of teen driving and economic empowerment for victims of domestic violence - the two social issues we are championing. 

As you might imagine, we get many more requests for support than we can honor with the limited resources available. Thank you for considering us and I wish you the best as you continue your valuable work in the community.

Welcome to the Midwest Region of Allstate Insurance Company. Below are examples of our recent community efforts. Congratulations to the 2008 Agency Hands in the Community grant recipients!

Social responsibility initiatives in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

What Has Allstate Done in our Local Community?

Illinois

• The Allstate Foundation partnered with Health World Children’s Museum to create an interactive program to help children explore their feelings of Tolerance, Inclusion and Diversity. The program is presented daily at the museum, reaching thousands of children, and conducted outside the museum at local Boys and Girls Clubs, via an outreach coordinator.
• The Allstate Foundation proudly funded a postcard distributed to 1,500 homes by the YWCA of Lake County to create awareness of their Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism.
• Funding from The Allstate Foundation enabled Operation Humanity to create a new program dedicated to helping low income families in the quad city area achieve financial stability by giving them computer access. Crossing the technological barrier is the first step to achieving economic self-reliance.
• Renewed funding from The Allstate Foundation assisted the Center of Concern to continue their work of matching seniors with roommates, so the seniors could remain in their homes.
• Renewed funding from The Allstate Foundation enabled the Women’s Business Development Center to continue its Child Care Business Initiative, offering workshops for start ups and experienced child care providers.
• Renewed funding from The Allstate Foundation enabled Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago to create more awareness of their Home Ownership Preservation Initiative, aimed at providing resources to home owners in danger of foreclosure.
• Renewed funding from The Allstate Foundation assisted The Allendale Association to continue a mentoring program for troubled youth.

Minnesota

• The Allstate Foundation proudly renewed its funding of Best Prep, creating the opportunity for Minnesota high school students to attend a two week summer camp designed to increase leadership and business skills.
• Renewed funding from The Allstate Foundation enabled the City of Lakes Community Land Trust to continue their Homebuyer Outreach and Education program, getting potential and new home owners off on secure footing when realizing the American dream of homeownership.

Wisconsin

• The Allstate Foundation proudly renewed its funding of Best Prep, creating the opportunity for Minnesota high school students to attend a two week summer camp designed to increase leadership and business skills.
• Renewed funding from The Allstate Foundation enabled the City of Lakes Community Land Trust to continue their Homebuyer Outreach and Education program, getting potential and new home owners off on secure footing when realizing the American dream of homeownership.

What Has Allstate Done in our Local Community?

• Agency Hands in the Community - In 2006 agents throughout Illinois , Minnesota and Wisconsin volunteered their time to assist non-profit agencies. To support their efforts, the Allstate Foundation funded a $500 grant to each organization an agent was involved with via the Agency Hands in the Community grant program.
• Helping Hands - The Allstate Helping Hands program, which is celebrating 28 years of community service, has been recognized for bringing caring and compassion to communities all across America. Each local claim office, service center, and regional office has a Helping Hands committee that organizes volunteer events that support our communities. Activities in 2004 included:
• Relay for Life – raising money for the American Cancer Society
  Support our Troops – conducting supply drives to send care packages to our troops Blood Drives – collecting blood donations for LifeSource, American Red Cross
• Humane Society – collecting donations of goods and services
• Ronald McDonald House in Chicago – hosting a BBQ for resident families
• Ride For Kids – hosting a motorcycle ride to raise money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

Who Do I Contact to Find out More About What Allstate Is Doing Locally?

Thank you for your interest in The Allstate Foundation. The Allstate Foundation has distributed all available funding in this region for 2009. Please check back after January 15, 2010 for more information on how to apply for funding.