Allstate Makes $450,000 Donation to Support Fallen Firefighters and Police Officers in Response to September 11, 2001 Tragedy

    NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 14 The Allstate Corporation and
The Allstate Foundation have announced donations to organizations that will
assist the families of fallen heroes as a result of the September 11, 2001,
attacks on the World Trade Center.
    Together, The Allstate Corporation and The Allstate Foundation will donate
$400,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) to assist the
families of firefighters who lost their lives during the rescue mission in New
York City.  Additionally, Allstate is donating $50,000 to the New York City
Public-Private Initiatives (NYCPPI) Fund earmarked for the families of the
fallen police officers.
    "Allstate has a long relationship with firefighters and the NFFF.  We
share the immeasurable loss that New York suffered as a result of the attack
on September 11," said Ed Liddy, chairman, president and CEO of The Allstate
Corporation. "Contributions have been made to both the National Fallen
Firefighters Foundation and the New York City Public-Private Initiatives in an
effort to express our condolences and demonstrate commitment and support to
the families of these heroic men and women."
    In cooperation with the Fire Department of New York, NFFF will provide
ongoing support to these families.  NFFF partners with mental health
professionals and experienced grief counselors to assist the spouses, children
and coworkers during the healing process.
    The NFFF Survivor Support Network connects families who have previously
experienced the loss of a loved firefighter to provide daily support.  Funds
will be set aside for special scholarships to ensure continued educational
and/or vocational opportunities for family members.
    "We are grateful to Allstate for their generous donation that will enable
the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to bring its counseling and
support programs to the families of firefighters who were lost in the World
Trade Center," said Hal Bruno, chairman, National Fallen Firefighters
Foundation.
    The Allstate Foundation has partnered with the National Fallen
Firefighters Foundation since 1993, and has provided ongoing financial support
over that time.  Allstate was the principal corporate partner with the NFFF
during the development of a memorial for fallen firefighters, which was
unveiled in 1999.
    The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation was created by Congress in
1992, as a non-profit organization to promote and sponsor programs honoring
America's fallen firefighters and to assist their families.  Current
initiatives include management of the annual National Fallen Firefighters
Memorial Weekend, creation of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, and
survivor support programs for families and firefighters.
    Founded in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is funded with contributions from
Allstate Insurance Company.  The Foundation works in concert with the Allstate
group of companies by aligning with the company to help build stronger and
more vital communities.  In 2000, The Allstate Foundation supported
communities across the United States, contributing $7.7 million to nonprofit
organizations.
    The Allstate Corporation is the nation's largest publicly held
personal lines insurer.  Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With
Allstate(R)" slogan, Allstate provides insurance products to more than 14
million households and has approximately 13,000 exclusive agents in the U.S.
and Canada.  Customers can access Allstate products and services through
Allstate agents, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800-Allstate.
Encompass(SM) and Deerbrook(SM) Insurance brand property and casualty products
are sold exclusively through independent agents.  Allstate Financial Group
includes the businesses that provide life insurance, retirement and investment
products, through Allstate agents, workplace marketing, independent agents,
banks and securities firms.

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