Allstate and Sterling Autobody Give a Ride to Families and Charities in Need of Transportation

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 160 cars and counting; that's the number of vehicles Allstate Insurance Company and Sterling Autobody Centers has donated over the last six years to families and nonprofit organizations in need of reliable transportation.

This year, the companies will donate 18 newly refurbished automobiles through the National Auto Body Council's (NABC) Recycled Rides Program. The majority of the vehicles will be gifted during the holidays in the coming weeks. A few cars have already been gifted. The vehicles have been restored and made road ready by technicians at Sterling shops in 10 states (California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah).

"Reliable transportation is something many of us take for granted," said Sterling Autobody Centers President Nick Notte. "We are proud to offer our time and resources to transform lives and touch families and organizations across the country.  While the gift of a vehicle provides a practical means of transportation, what it really provides is hope."

Recycled Rides donation events are scheduled to happen simultaneously in multiple cities on Monday, November 25, with other events scattered throughout November and December. Here's the schedule:

About Sterling Autobody Centers
Sterling Autobody was founded in 1997 with a mission to redefine the collision repair experience. With a commitment to providing safe, high-quality repairs, while returning the car to our own state-of-the-art facilities. In 2001, Allstate Non-Insurance Holdings purchased Sterling Autobody Centers to offer consumers the option of a superior automotive claims experience with guaranteed high-quality repairs. Sterling Autobody Centers operates more than 60 vehicle repair facilities in 16 states, with a Store Support Center in Natick, Massachusetts.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer, serving approximately 16 million households through its Allstate, Encompass, Esurance and Answer Financial brand names and Allstate Financial business segment. Allstate branded insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services are offered through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives, as well as via www.allstate.com, www.allstate.com/financial and 1-800 Allstate^®, and are widely known through the slogan "You're In Good Hands With Allstate^®." As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $29 million in 2012 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

SOURCE Allstate Corporation