Social Responsibility at Western National

At Western National, being "The Relationship Company®" means that, beyond maintaining strong relationships with our customers, we're continually working to reinforce the strength, health and safety of the communities in which we work and live. Whether we're distributing back-to-school supplies or holiday toys to underprivileged children, helping families in need build new homes, or funding shelters for victims of abuse, Western National's commitment to community is an integral part of the way we do business. 

Charitable Contributions

Our charitable giving program supports well-run, tax-deductible organizations in communities in which we do business, which aim to improve the lives of people in need of food, shelter, clothing, etc., or who find themselves in situations where meeting the basic necessities of life is difficult. A few of the organizations where we focus our support include Habitat for Humanity, Cornerstone, Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nurseryand Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP). In 2008, Western National donated to over 90 charitable organizations; so far in 2009, over 65 organizations have received financial support.

Volunteerism

Our commitment to community involves more than simply direct financial support; Western National strongly encourages employees to volunteer their time to organizations and events that help those in need. In the recent past, employees have represented Western National in the MS Walk and MS Bike Rides, in working with Habitat for Humanity to build new homes, and in spring cleaning for Cornerstone, to name a few. Our sponsorships, fund-matching and paid-day-for-volunteering programs make it easy for Western National employees to get out into the community and make a difference.

Scholarship Program

At Western National, we think it’s important to ensure the leaders of tomorrow get the strong education they need today. That’s why, in 2008, Western National introduced a scholarship program designed to ease the financial burden that college costs put on the families of our employees and independent agency partners. The new Western National Insurance Scholarships provide $15,000 annually in merit-based awards to eligible students planning to begin or continue full-time undergraduate study in the fall of that year. It’s just another way that Western National is working to guarantee the success of our hard-working students and the vitality of our communities for generations to come. Look for our 2010 Scholarship Application in February!