Springville Center for the Arts Receives $1000 Donation Thanks to Hamburg Allstate Agent Ed Heary

Aug. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- Allstate Insurance Agent Ed Heary, whose office is located at 7170 Boston State Road in Hamburg, has received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to volunteering in the community.

With this award came a $1000 grant from The Allstate Foundation for the Springville Center for the Arts, where Heary has volunteered since 1978.

Heary will be directing the upcoming play "It's a Wonderful Life" for the Springville Players, which will open to the public on December 2, 2010. The funds from the grant will help the Center for the Arts with capital projects to improve the building.

“Ed is an active and respected member of the business community, protecting people with insurance and financial services products,” said Larry Sedillo, assistant field vice president at Allstate Insurance Company. “He also makes a point of getting involved personally by dedicating his time and efforts to making a difference in people’s lives.

“Allstate believes that it is very important for corporations to take an active interest in the communities they serve. Allstate is proud to support the Springville Center for the Arts through The Allstate Foundation,” concluded Sedillo.

In photo (left to right): Allstate agent Ed Heary, Springville Center for the Arts Director Seth Wochensky

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