Mary Rowan Ishikawa: Allstate Insurance

09/12/2026

We’re in the final weekend of fundraising for the Day of Hope Campaign. Proceeds go to Mission Hope Cancer Center at Arroyo Grande Hospital. Donations are still being accepted. Find Lions Clubs for Hope and give what you can for treatment close to home!

https://supportarroyogrande.rallybound.org/day-of-hope-2026/Donate?utm_id=120248722989170244

Help support local cancer patients and their families at Mission Hope Cancer Center Arroyo Grande today through !  

09/02/2026

I'm excited to start my new role as an Exclusive Financial Specialist! After 14 years as an Allstate Exclusive Agent & Personal Financial Representative, I've narrowed my focus to only financial services.

I especially enjoy working with clients preparing for retirement including Social Security and Medicare. As a member of the Professional Fiduciary Association of California, I'm educated on estate planning/distribution and trust taxation.

We have a great product shelf from American Funds for Retirement/College Savings Plans, Corebridge/Equitable/Protective/Lincoln Financial/John Hancock for annuities/life insurance, & mutual funds with Sammons/Voya amongst others.

My Allstate property & casualty clients will receive great service from Cindy Longstreth/Santa Maria and surrounding Central Coast agencies like Brian Iversen/Arroyo Grande where I'll be housed. It's a small community, so we will still cross paths!

I look forward to making more connections and helping clients protect what matters most! Whether it's a service I provide or referral to my knowledgeable network of professionals, you'll continue to be in "Good Hands".

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08/26/2026

Day of Hope is today, Wednesday, August 26th. From 7am until noon, our team “Lions Clubs for Hope” will be selling special edition newspapers to support the work of Mission Hope Cancer Center.

We will be located at the intersection of Brisco & El Camino Real near Brisco’s Hardware in Arroyo Grande. If you have a few hours to volunteer, join the team. Check in with Randy at our intersection. You don’t have to be a Lions Club member to participate.

Help support access to cancer care close to home. Donations will also be accepted on the website link in the attached post.

Let’s ROAR against cancer!🦁

08/15/2026

We partnered with Pismo Beach Lions Club and Lumina Alliance to stuff backpacks with supplies for children in their emergency service and temporary shelter programs.

This summer project engaged teachers, families, Lions club members, and Allstate Central Coast agencies to collect supplies from Paso Robles to Lompoc.

Allstate agencies partner with The Allstate Foundation for additional funding to support the many services provided by Lumina Alliance.

Lumina Alliance is a vital community resource supporting victims of domestic violence. With funding cuts, community projects and fundraising events help round out grant and estate giving.

Buy your tickets now for Lumina Days at Tar Creek Ranch on October 3rd! Fun & inspirational, you’ll enjoy a fashion show, yummy bites and beverages, and great auction items.

08/11/2026

Good warning for parents preparing for a new school year.

Our office is accepting final donations of school supplies and personal care items for Lumina Alliance. Bring them to 705 E Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande or any central coast Allstate location. We will deliver them to Pismo Beach Cities Lions Club on Thursday, August 13th, for packaging and transfer.

Lumina Alliance provides emergency shelter and support to families leaving domestic violence. Let’s give the kids a fresh start to the school year with new and gently used backpacks and supplies.

Lumina Alliance can also accept gift cards for stores like Target and Wal-Mart for parents to help with clothes and shoe shopping.

The Pismo Beach Cities Lions Club will be open from 9am - 3pm on Thursday for final drop offs. The club is located at 190 Cypress, Pismo Beach behind Mary Harrington Park. Or message us should you need someone to pick-up.

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It's time for our little learners to make their way back to class! School will be back in session this week, and we know it's the perfect time to snap those milestone pictures. We want to encourage you to think about online safety before hitting post! Here are some helpful tips:

- Simplify the sign: Don't share personal details about your child, such as their name, age, school, or favorite things.
- Choose a generic background: Don't include your child's school, bus, street signs, or house numbers in the photo.
- Double-check privacy settings: Make sure your account is set to private and only visible to trusted family and friends.

Small changes can have a big impact on protecting your child's privacy, and protecting their privacy helps to protect their safety!

08/04/2026

An incredible day & celebration of Sam!

What an incredible day! 💜

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for SamFest 2026. Your love, generosity, and support continue to honor Sam’s legacy in the most meaningful way.

Congratulations to our 2026 dance scholarship recipients! We can’t wait to see where your passion for dance takes you. Keep dreaming big and never stop moving.

A special thank you to our Legacy Sponsor, Mary Rowan Ishikawa at Allstate, for your unwavering support year after year. Your generosity helps make this event possible.

Thank you to our amazing entertainers, ghost\monsterr, theThe Shantasticss, and the talented dancers ofThe Studio of Performing Arts🎭🎭, who filled the day with incredible energy and joy.

To our wonderful vendors—both new faces and those who have been with us since the very beginning—thank you for sharing your time, creativity, and passion with our community.

To everyone who donated through our raffle, our vendors, or simply by showing up to support this cause, thank you. Every contribution helps us continue providing dance scholarships for young dancers and support for local cancer patients and their familiesAG Hospital Foundationn

Thank you to the city of Arroyo Grande for the use of the park.

Finally, thank you to our dedicated board members, who volunteer countless hours throughout the year to make SamFest a reality. Your commitment ensures that Sam’s legacy continues to inspire hope, generosity, and the love of dance.

Why walk through life when you can dance? 💜

07/28/2026

Getting the “big check” ready for Remembering Sam Ford this Saturday!

Our annual photo with the BIG check from The Allstate Foundation with our founding board members, our families and friends, and of course SOPA dancers past and present! We love sharing the day with our SOPA dance family 💜

07/27/2026

They doubted the vision. But you know home improvements are expensive.

The upgrades that don’t usually make the feeds are the ones that keep your family safe and comfortable. 🤲

06/08/2026

As the 2025-2026 school year comes to a close, check school supplies coming back home. Supplies that are no longer needed in new condition can be repurposed for Lumina Alliance.

This non-profit organization provides temporary shelter and supplies to families in crisis. Children leave violent situations with little. Supplies for school, crafting/art projects, and personal hygiene are needed.

Supplies can be dropped off at our office, 705 E Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande or any surrounding Allstate location. A listing of items needed for their programs are in the photo.

Besides school and personal hygiene supplies, housing related needs include:
• Bedding/Towels (new condition)
• Kitchen Items (pots, pans, plates, etc)
• Curtains for windows & shower (new)
• Furniture (small dining tables, dressers, bed frames/headboard, couches/end tables-clean and in good condition)

If you prefer to make a monetary donation with the charity directly, go their website:
www.luminaalliance.org

Thanks for your support!

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05/27/2026

Not me getting emotional over a home upgrade.

The upgrades that don’t usually make the feeds are the ones that keep your family safe and comfortable. 🤲

05/26/2026

Thermostat set. Vibes set. We’re good over here.

The upgrades that don’t usually make the feeds are the ones that keep your family safe and comfortable. 🤲

05/22/2026

They said magic wasn't real. Then it stopped leaking.

The upgrades that don’t usually make the feeds are the ones that keep your family safe and comfortable. 🤲

05/21/2026

The pricey upgrade spoke and we listened.

The upgrades that don’t usually make the feeds are the ones that keep your family safe and comfortable. 🤲

01/27/2026

Need to file a claim after the winter storm? We’re here to help. Start at https://www.allstate.com/claims/file-track, use the Allstate Mobile app, or call 1-800-54-STORM.

12/10/2025

In an inside sales role, you'll use your expertise to find affordable solutions that help people protect what matters most in their lives. Sound like something you're interested in?

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12/03/2025

From free therapy sessions to personalized financial services and virtual fitness classes, Allstate takes employee wellbeing seriously. We even have an entire group of Wellbeing Champions committed to growing our culture of wellness by sharing valuable updates, helping employees locate resources and checking in on their fellow Allstaters.

See how Allstate supports you at work and beyond. Check out our wellbeing benefits:
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11/12/2025

When employees have the resources to challenge themselves, they don't just grow — they drive change and make a difference. Our intrapreneurs group is a community of dreamers and doers that spark innovation across the company, and the entire insurance industry, by encouraging their fellow Allstaters to think creatively to solve the real problems facing us and our customers.

Want to drive lasting change at work and in the world? Join a team that's not afraid to think outside the box. http://spr.ly/60027n8Ow

11/04/2025

This is what community looks like. We're proud of the Allstaters in Dallas-Fort Worth for showing up in a major way for Genesis Women's Shelter & Support. They packed hundreds of toiletry bags and hosted a food drive to help support women in need on their healing journey.

Our employees' passions become ours. This is why each Allstate employee gets PTO to volunteer their time to causes they care about.

Discover how we help our people thrive while making an impact. http://spr.ly/60097KcF7