WBAB & WBLI Support Allstate Foundation Safe Teen Drive LI

April 22, 2010 - PRLog -- WBAB and WBLI radio recently hosted a public affairs program to discuss the importance of The Allstate Foundation Safe Teen Drive LI initiative, which aims to truly reduce teen crashes in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

The Allstate Foundation partnered with Scientific Social Solutions (S³) to bring groundbreaking program CRASH! The Science of Collisions to the first 100 schools to apply. This educational program developed by S³ uses automobile crashes as a basis for teaching physics, physical science, biology, math and driver’s education topics to high school students. For more information, visit www.scientificsocialsolutions.org.

Elected officials such as District Attorney Tom Spota are also taking a strong stand on this epidemic, as Long Island leaders give strong and visible support to the issue of responsible driving by teens.

In photo (left to right): Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney John Prudenti, Allstate Foundation representative Kelly Costanza  and Professor John Kwasnoski helped educate Long Island on startling statistics demonstrating that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers.

The Allstate Foundation:
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation. The Allstate Foundation strives to make our communities and our nation a better and safer place to live through partnerships with non-profit organizations promoting “safe and vital communities,” “tolerance, inclusion, and diversity” and “economic empowerment.” Teen safe driving and building financial independence for domestic violence survivors have been priority issues for the Foundation since 2005. For more information, visit www.ProtectTeenDrivers.com.

About Scientific Social Solutions (S³):
Scientific Social Solutions (S³) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to expanding young people’s interests and skills in science and mathematics through the creation and dissemination of state-of-the-art programs and materials, and to offer educational services and opportunities to young people in the areas of safety, health and technology. For additional information, visit www.scientificsocialsolutions.org.

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