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THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SAVE
GRANTS SPONSORED BY THE
ALLSTATE FOUNDATION - SOUTHERN REGION
The National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) is proud
to partner with the Allstate Foundation in Mississippi to support the
youth safety and teen safe driving efforts of students through their SAVE Chapters.
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made
possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). Allstate and The Allstate
Foundation sponsor community initiatives to promote safe and vital communities; tolerance;
inclusion, and diversity; and economic empowerment. The Allstate Foundation believes in the
financial potential of every individual and in helping America's families achieve their
American dream. Additional information on the Allstate Foundation can reviewed at
www.allstate.com/foundation.
National SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) in partnership with The Allstate Foundation is sponsoring 5 schools
and chapters in Mississippi in an effort to promote teen driver safety awareness in America's youth. A $16,000 grant
from The Allstate Foundation will allow National SAVE and The Allstate Foundation's Teen Safe
Driving program to be implemented in selected schools, chapters, community agencies or related programs. Emphasis is to
be placed on the hazards of texting and driving, cellphone related accidents and other dangers facing Generation Z's youth.
PRESS RELEASE:
Students Against Violence Everywhere Receives $16,000 Grant from The Allstate Foundation to Promote Teen Safe Driving in Mississippi
~ December 6, 2011
SAVE And The Allstate Foundation Sponsor Teen Safe Driving In Mississippi
~ prlog.org, December 6, 2011
Participating schools/agencies:
- Biloxi High School - Biloxi, MS
Biloxi High School in Biloxi, MS is a new SAVE Chapters participating in the Allstate Foundation Southern region grant program this year. In November, the Save-A-Life Tour, an alcohol awareness program, presented at the school. The presentation included a drunk driving simulator and hard hitting real-life videos. In March, the Biloxi High School Campus Security Council with members of the Student Council conducted Project Impact, a DUI reenactment, the day before Prom. Mrs. Cheryl Walker, who lost her son to drunk driving, spoke to the students. Afterwards, the students went outside where the DUI scene was unfolding, with emergency responders on the scene. Many students said the event deterred them from drinking on Prom night. 23 The Biloxi High School SAVE Chapter advisor is Officer Daisy Watson.
PRESS RELEASE:
Biloxi High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities
~ January 3, 2012
MEDIA ALERT:
Biloxi High School SAVE Chapter to conduct Teen Safe Driving Activities on March 30, 2012
~ March 30, 2012
Biloxi teens get reality check before prom
WLOX ~ April 6, 2012
- Provine High School - Jackson, MS
Sponsored by the Allstate Foundation, Provine High School established a new SAVE Chapter this school year. The chapter hosted a Teen Safe Driving event on May 8, 2012 which include the use of fatal-vision goggle demonstrations and an X the TXT campaign with the assistance of the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Allstate agent Samuel James of the Steven James Agency were also on hand to speak with students about the dangers of distracted driving. Participating Prom students signed the “Provine’s Prom SAVE Promise” and X the TXT banner. All signees receive an “X the TXT” t-shirt which was worn to school on May 10th, the day before the prom and the banners were displayed at the prom on May 11, 2012. The SAVE Chapter is advised by Levi Williams.
PRESS RELEASE:
Provine, Forest Hill & Callaway High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities in Mississippi
~ February 20, 2012
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Jackson, MS Allstate agent urges Provine High School Students to “X the TXT” and have a Safe Prom
~ May 7, 2012
- Forest Hill High School - Jackson, MS
The SAVE Chapter at Forest Hill High School hosted a safe driving assembly and X the TXT event with Allstate agents Steven James and Samuel James in April 2012. Other community outreach activities consisted of peer-to-peer promotions designed to encourage students to share safe driving strategies. The SAVE Advisor for Forest Hill High School is Jonathan Anderson.
MEDIA ALERT:
~ April 3, 2012
- Callaway High School - Jackson, MS
The SAVE Chapter at Callaway High School participated in National Youth Violence Prevention Week with a focus on road rage. The Mississippi Department of Transportation assisted with a simulator that demonstrated the dangers of texting while driving by making steering more difficult; another simulator highlighted the consequences of not wearing a seatbelt. A rollover simulation showed how easy a body can become a projectile. Samuel James of the Steven James Allstate Agency was on hand to speak to students. Other actvities throughout the spring included the announcements of seatbelt-use statistics at halftime during sporting events and displaying posters promoting seatbelt use. The SAVE Advisor for Callaway High School is Becky Cornelius.
MEDIA ALERT:
Jackson, MS Allstate Agent Urges Callaway High School Students to “X the TXT”
~ April 11, 2012
Students get eye-opener about dangers of texting & driving - 3 On Your Side, 04/12/12
If you are interested in being a part of this Allstate Foundation project in Mississippi
by starting or supporting a SAVE chapter in your school or community contact SAVE.
National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere
SAVE: Youth Voices... Grown-Up Choices! Toll Free 866-343-SAVE
For more information contact cwray@nationalsave.org / Copyright 2012
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