Allstate Insurance Agent Paula Kelly, Glenwood, IL

I believe Good Starts Young, and so I’m excited to support YAS! Fest on Sept. 22 in Millennium Park. YAS! Fest, for the Youth Arts Showcase, is the largest celebration of young artists in Chicago history. More than 100 creative youth will be showcased on three stages. This free event is sponsored by Allstate and the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. I encourage everyone to attend!

I’m proud to have assisted Bradley University by working with the Bradley University Black Alumni Alliance during their Bowling Fundraiser. Because I understand and support the importance of helping youth to further their education, I was honored to help them to also qualify for a $7,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands in the Community grant. The grant will go towards funding scholarships for students. I look forward to spending time supporting Bradley University again soon!

As a volunteer with the Uplift Foundation, our team recently helped qualify the organization for an Allstate Foundation Helping Hands grant. The grant will help continue the Uplift Foundation’s efforts to offer services that work to progress our area. And to support the cause of the organization, we were honored to host its annual golf outing. We see the opportunities and challenges facing our community, which is why we feel it is important to support the Uplift Foundation.