Staten Island Agent Hero Donates $500 to Shoot Hoops Not Guns

Oct. 7, 2010 - PRLog -- Allstate agency owner Terrence Knight was recently named an Agent Hero by Allstate Insurance Company’s New York Region, and awarded a $500 grant for a local youth program.

Knight donated the grant to Shoot Hoops Not Guns (SHNG), a Staten Island nonprofit organization dedicated towards eliminating gun violence through providing events that advocate positive alternatives.

“As an Allstate agent, I believe it is my responsibility to demonstrate the Good Hands Promise in the Staten Island community every single day,” said Knight, whose office is located at 541 Port Richmond Avenue. “It is an honor to be able to donate this grant to Shoot Hoops Not Guns, Inc. and hopefully touch the lives of the kids who are involved.”

In photo: Allstate agent Terrence Knight with SHNG founder Marquette Elliott; Ron Artest, Sr.; and SHNG Youth Clinic participants


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