Ken 4 Kids

Allen Law Group, through its firm’s principal member, Attorney Kenneth J. Allen, considers it an honor to contribute to the community in Northwest Indiana and Chicago and Chicagoland. Mr. Allen and the firm are committed to the community and its shown by the involvement in a variety of pro bono, civic, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the area. “Practicing law in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland has been a true blessing, and I want to share my blessing with others. I also hope that others who can will step up and recognize the need to give back to the community,” said Mr. Allen. To learn more about Mr. Allen’s and the firm’s community involvement, please read more below.

Ken4Kids Christmas

Each year, Attorney Kenneth J. Allen donates $30,000.00 worth of gift cards to the area’s families so that they may go shopping for Christmas presents for their children. The firm works in concert with the Portage and Hammond School system and provides transportation to and from the shopping center. Mr. Allen’s goal is that each child in the area has Christmas presents to unwrap on Christmas morning. As the photos below illustrate, many gifts are purchased to ensure a happy Christmas morning for each family.

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Each year, Attorney Kenneth J. Allen purchases 1,200 Thanksgiving dinners for the area’s families to ensure that each family is able to have a warm dinner on Thanksgiving day. The dinners consist of a turkey, potatoes, corn, beans, and a pie. The firm works in concert with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to distribute the dinners. “Growing up in Gary and working in the mills and the trades, I’ve seen first-hand the hardship families face when jobs are lost by layoffs or cutbacks as often occurs this time of year. Good people in difficult times deserve help,” said Mr. Allen.

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Reading Buddies

Each year, the United Way Reading Buddies regional literacy program is funded by a $20,000 donation from Attorney Kenneth J. Allen. At the beginning of the school year, more than 3,900 stuffed animal buddies are delivered to first and second grade classrooms in Lake and Porter Counties. The Reading Buddies program is sponsored by Kenneth J. Allen who helps deliver the Buddies to their student recipients, and who reads stories to the classrooms, too, with each student holding his or her new Reading Buddy.

“Reading Buddies is an invaluable program to Porter and Lake County elementary students, and I am proud to be a sponsor again this year. Education and literacy form the basic element of our society, affecting nearly every vocation,” said Attorney Kenneth J. Allen. “It’s a privilege to sponsor the Reading Buddies program.”

The United Way developed the Reading Buddies program to promote reading in elementary school students. In conjunction with classroom instruction, Reading Buddies assist students to improve oral fluency, achieve grade-level reading goals, and build confidence in their reading skills.

KidStop

Attorney Kenneth J. Allen supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Kidstop program by donating the before and after-school childcare program $10,000 each year. Chicagoland Injury Attorney Kenneth J. Allen makes it a practice and priority to ensure all youth have safe, fun, and educational opportunities during out-of-school time. Three years ago, the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Kidstop program, provided in four different school systems in eleven different school sites, provides safe and affordable after school childcare for area families. The Kidstop program allows parents to work or attend school while knowing their children are safe in their home school, transitioning from the school day to an after-school program which provides endless learning opportunities, guidance and fun!

Engaging youth in different and fun activities immediately before and after-school Kidstop, with the help of champions like Mr. Kenneth J. Allen, supports personal development of elementary-aged children by focusing on academic success, good character and citizenship, and living healthy lifestyles.

“I believe it is very important to give back to our communities, especially to programs that are dedicated to taking care of children. The Boys & Girls Club and its Kidstop program is critical in helping to develop safe, healthy and happy kids. I am proud to be a sponsor of the Kidstop program and a continued partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana,” said attorney Kenneth J. Allen.

Attorney Kenneth J. Allen was awarded the National Award of Merit by the Boys and Girls Club of America for his dedicated service toward youth and their great futures. Attorney Kenneth J. Allen was recently awarded the National Award of Merit by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana. To learn more you can read this articles:

12-04-2021 | Allen Law Group sponsoring Boys & Girls Clubs’ after-school child care program | Portage.Life

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02-11-2020 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Awards Kenneth J. Allen the National Award of Merit | Spotlight on Lake

National Award of Merit by the Boys and Girls Club of America

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