Allstate Announces 2013 Class of “Give Back Day” Heroes with Keshia Knight Pulliam!

For the fifth consecutive year, Allstate Insurance Company is honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through Allstate Give Back Day, a program that encourages individuals across the country to volunteer. As part of the program, Allstate is recognizing four selfless heroes in our communities who dedicate their time and efforts to making a positive impact in their communities, not only on MLK Day, but throughout the year.

BCG Awards finalist (Best Charity Event) Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam, who founded Kamp Kizzy in Atlanta to help empower the spirits of young girls, has partnered with Allstate to help launch this year’s program and announce the 2013 class of Give Back Day Heroes. This year’s heroes, who were nominated for recognition by their peers, include: Freedom Wright, from Atlanta; Jackie Lomax, from Chicago; Joseph Cole, from Nashville; and Margaret Dixon, from Oakland, Calif. Pulliam and the Give Back Day Heroes will join Allstate employees and agency owners to participate in service projects in their home cities on MLK Day, Jan. 21, 2013.

I had the pleasure to speak with Keshia this morning and let me just say, I love her. She said something to me that really ignited our work with BCG “No amount of giving is too small,” and it’s so true.

“I am humbled by the opportunity to be aligned with this group of outstanding men and women who have put so much time and energy into making a difference in their communities,” said Pulliam. “It is truly an honor to be part of a program like Allstate Give Back Day that keeps Dr. King’s legacy alive and at work every day. Volunteering in my community has always been an important pillar in my life and I am excited to partner with Allstate for the Give Back Day program.”

BCG salutes and thanks Allstate for their efforts and we encourage anyone interested in participating in Allstate Give Back Day 2013 to visit www.allstate.com/GiveBackDay to find local volunteer opportunities through VolunteerMatch or check out our Ways to Give section. Allstate’s website also hosts the profiles of each of the Give Back Day Heroes, including exclusive video interviews with each hero on their community involvement and the driving forces behind their dedication to service so be sure to check it out!