Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse recently received a $10,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands in the Community grant on behalf of agency owners in the Tucson, Arizona to support the organization’s efforts to help people affected by domestic violence. Our agency also participated in collecting and donating supplies to Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse. One in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime, and financial abuse is the number one reason why women stay in or return to abusive relationships. Without access to money, financial resources or even transportation, victims remain trapped. We’re committed to helping survivors in our community have the resources to get help and rebuild their lives, which is why we’re proud to support Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse’s work.

The Allstate Tailgate Tour rolled into Arizona and I had the opportunity to meet with fans (and U of A great Glenn Parker!) here for the game against Stanford. During the 2016 college football season, the Allstate Tailgate Tour stops at 48 games, delivering a unique and interactive fan experience through games, activities and sweepstakes.

Allstate is committed to reducing the increasing role distracted driving plays in motor vehicle deaths. The Reality Rides distracted driving simulator visited Cyclovia Tucson in October, and I stopped by the display as people learned just how easily they can lose focus behind the wheel.