Insurance is all about helping others, and Westfield takes that philosophy into the community.
Our commitment to the community is built on sharing knowledge and building trust. By strengthening
public awareness and understanding of insurance, we're investing in the future. Through a strong
commitment of our employees, Westfield is actively involved in improving the quality of life in
each community where we operate.
Westfield puts words into action by supporting nonprofit organizations and choosing sponsorships
that make a difference in the communities where we work and live. We spend our community investment
and advertising dollars on unique opportunities that support youth and education.
Our private foundation supports three focus areas: safety and education, community revitalization
and human services.
Habitat for Humanity
Westfield Insurance's commitment to home ownership is demonstrated through our support of Habitat for
Humanity and related efforts. Westfield has more than 250 volunteers working with Habitat for Humanity
chapters, donating time and energy to help others own their own home.
High school quiz shows
Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders, and support for academic excellence in schools is a rewarding way to
make our brand known while making a meaningful difference in the communities we insure. Westfield is proud
to sponsor these high school academic quiz shows, which provide scholarships to the winners each season:
- Academic Challenge, Cleveland, Ohio
- Westfield Insurance Hometown HighQ, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- In the Know, Columbus, Ohio
- Westfield Insurance Brain Game, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Westfield Insurance Brain Game, Statewide Ohio
Cavs Straight A All-Stars
In partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers Corporation, Westfield presents the "Straight A All-Stars," a program
that rewards students in grades K-8 for high scholastic achievement. Students who receive straight A's are awarded
Cavs gift items and are entered into a contest to win two tickets to a Cavs' game.
Taking the Lead - Driving Skills for Life
With half of all new drivers involved in a crash before they turn 20, we need better ways to prepare and protect
teen drivers. Through
Taking the Lead - Driving Skills for Life, Westfield Insurance is getting involved to help
educate young drivers on the importance of good choices.
Westfield Insurance Studio Theatre
Westfield Insurance Studio Theatre Center is a technologically-sophisticated education facility that provides
content, programs and hands-on learning for schools and communities throughout Northeast Ohio.
Smart Business
To help educate business owners, Westfield sponsors a series of articles on business insurance and risk management
in Smart Business magazine. The articles and advertisements appear in Columbus, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh,
Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky, Chicago and Atlanta.
Medina County University Center
Westfield is the largest employer in Medina County, where our Home Office campus is located. The Medina County
University Center opened for classes in early 2008 to provide higher education to local residents and business,
helping both companies and employees remain competitive. Westfield is the largest contributor to this effort and
provides support through the time and work of our employees who are members of the MCUC steering committee.
Volunteer Grant Program
We also look beyond our financial resources to include our employees. By helping our people get involved, Westfield
can further distinguish our brand and broaden our community involvement. Our Volunteer Grant Program allows us to
connect to communities through employee volunteers. In 2007, Westfield awarded grants to nonprofit organizations
in recognition of 21 employees who devoted 50 hours or more annually to a nonprofit organization.
