July 28, 2005

Allstate Foundation awards Roger Hassler the
Agency Hands in the Community award

Roger Hassler 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 Rotary Club of Almaden Valley where Hassler volunteers.

Roger Hassler presents a $500 check to Joe Pileggi, President of the Almaden Valley Rotary Endowment.)

Hassler, an Allstate agent in San Jose for 16 years, has been a Rotarian for 15 years and held board positions of president, treasurer, secretary and sergeant of arms. The Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian services.

“This grant will assist in continuing the club’s valuable community projects. Such as the Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Football Youth Classic, an annual kids fishing day serving 5,000 youth, Christmas projects for needy families and the annual Christmas luncheon for seniors,” said Hassler.

“Community outreach is more than a commitment for Allstate Insurance Company; it’s a passion. That dedication is demonstrated through charitable giving and volunteerism. Through their volunteer efforts, many of our agents, including Roger Hassler, put time, energy, expertise and compassion behind community projects, making a significant impact in the lives of those they touch,” said Hank Barge, field vice president of the California region.

In California, 201 Agency Hands in the Community Awards will be granted this year with over $100,000 in charitable contributions being made to non-profit organizations.

Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent corporation funded by contributions from the Allstate Insurance Company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations that seek to improve the quality of life in communities across the country.