The Allstate Foundation has announced a $5 million commitment to support survivors of relationship abuse, with grants directed to the National Domestic Violence Hotline and FreeFrom. This funding aims to address urgent needs by providing emergency crisis support and direct cash assistance for those seeking safety.
Katie Ray-Jones, CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, said, “We are deeply grateful to The Allstate Foundation for this $2.5 million investment in the National Domestic Violence Hotline, furthering survivor safety and empowerment. The Allstate Foundation’s commitment to supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence has been unwavering, and this transformative gift represents more than funding—it’s a powerful statement that ending domestic violence requires all of us working together. This support comes at a critical time when demand for our services continues to grow, and it will enable us to answer more calls, train more advocates, and ultimately help save more lives. We are honored by The Allstate Foundation’s continued partnership and shared commitment to creating a world where all relationships are safe and healthy.”
Sonya Passi, founder and CEO of FreeFrom, stated, “We are incredibly moved by this transformational gift from The Allstate Foundation—and it comes at just the right time. These funds will help survivors of gender-based violence get to safety, feed their children, remain housed, and rebuild their financial autonomy and futures. We are immensely grateful for The Allstate Foundation’s brave leadership in the movement to end gender-based violence and its genuine and unflinching commitment to survivors.”
The foundation’s efforts build on two decades of work in this area; over 20 years it has contributed more than $100 million toward reducing relationship abuse. In 2025 alone, its contributions include $9 million distributed among organizations within the domestic violence sector.
Statistics indicate that one in four women and one in seven men experience relationship abuse during their lifetime. Financial abuse is common among these cases; many survivors report limited access to resources as a major obstacle when trying to reach safety.
To address employment-related challenges faced by survivors—such as lost wages or job disruption—the foundation launched the Survivor Empowerment Network earlier this year. This initiative encourages employers nationwide to create supportive workplaces for those affected by abuse. Survivors collectively lose an estimated eight million paid workdays annually due to domestic violence issues.
Nack commented on the new network: “Every business employs survivors. When survivors thrive, so does our economy. That’s why The Allstate Foundation is rallying employers to take action.”
Employers participating in the Survivor Empowerment Network gain access to practical tools designed to protect survivor dignity while supporting financial independence within safer workplace environments.
Those seeking information about the network can visit its website for details on available resources.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, contact The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788.
For additional background on The Allstate Foundation’s programs—including disaster response initiatives or youth empowerment—visit www.allstatefoundation.org.
