Allstate Insurance Agent Monica Titley, Fitchburg, WI

Allstate Foundation Purple Purse is making the invisible weapon of financial abuse visible with a national street art campaign. Chicago has one of these murals at 1438 N. Milwaukee Ave., crafted by Lauren Asta. My team and I stopped by for a photo to demonstrate our support, and even helped bystanders better understand the meaning behind the mural. If you visit, take a photo at the mural and post it to Instagram using the “Moon” filter to reveal a special hidden message about financial abuse. Since 2005, Allstate Foundation Purple Purse has empowered more than 1.3 million survivors on the road to safety and security from domestic violence.

I was proud to attend the National Network to End Domestic Violence Conference in Washington, DC on June 11-15 on behalf of the Allstate Foundation Purple Purse program. Helping to spread awareness of support organizations serving survivors of domestic violence to members of Congress is important to me, and I was excited to be among seven Allstate agents selected to help assist in speaking out against domestic violence.

In an effort to bring awareness about how easily drivers can be distracted, I put NBC15’s Morgan Wolfe to the Allstate Reality Rides® simulator test. This year, Allstate’s fifth annual Reality Rides® included new and improved features which will work to help keep our driving behavior safe. Morgan attempted to drive while being slightly sidetracked with devices and technology. We learned a lot and enjoyed taking steps toward preventing distracted driving in our community.