Our People in the Community
At Settlers Life we take seriously the company's role as a corporate citizen and our own responsibility as the People of Settlers Life to give back to our community.
With success comes certain responsibilities. We believe that to be a good citizen one must give back to the community, and seek to help those who are less fortunate. By doing so we believe we are helping to make our community a better one. We also encourage you to participate by giving to your community what you can afford in time and financial support.
Here are some of the ways in which we have been pleased to support our community:
Bristol United Way Campaign
As a Pacesetter from 2003-2007, Settlers Life's Bristol Office has supported the United Way through monetary contributions on an annual basis.
- 2004/2005 "Silver Award"
- 2003/2004 "Presidents Campaign Award"
- 2003/2004 "Bronze Award"
- 2002/2003 "Bronze Award"
- 2001/2002 "Bronze Award"
- 2000/2001 "New Givers Award"
Bristol Supports United Way "Week of Caring"
The People of Settlers Life at the Bristol Office have a history of helping the local Child Advocacy Center, a United Way Agency.
Recently, the building staff volunteered to assist a team constructing a new playground at the Children's Advocacy Center in Bristol, Virginia.
America's Walk for Diabetes at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN.
As a corporate sponsor from 2003-2007, the agents and the People of Settlers Life at the Bristol Office have raised over $25,000 for the American Diabetes Association through employee fundraisers and 3 mile walks for Diabetes
Abuse Alternatives
Bristol, Tennessee
In memory of a beloved Settlers Life employee, Belinda Monroe, who lost her life in a domestic dispute, her colleagues support Abuse Alternatives and ask that you do so too.
American Heart Association
Bristol, Virginia
The People of Settlers LIfe at the Bristol Office have provided annual contributions to the American Heart Association's Queen of Hearts Fund from 2000-2007, and through the Annual Heart Walk from 2005-2007.
Wellmont Medical Center Blood Drive
Bristol, Tennessee
Once each quarter the blood drive bus appears in the front parking lot, and Settlers' Bristol employees regularly donate to this worthwhile cause. "Giving blood is giving life."
Downtown Bristol Criterium
Bristol, Tennessee
Settlers Life has been the Title Sponsor for the Settlers Life Downtown Bristol Criterium bicycle race from 2004 - 2007. This event, hosted by the Tri-Cities Road Club, donates 40% of all proceeds to the Bristol Area D.A.R.E. Summer Camp Program.
Rhythm and Roots Reunion Bristol, TN-VA
In 2001 Settlers Life was a founding member of this community musical festival celebrating Bristol, TN-VA as the "Birthplace of Country Music". The company and its people annually support the festival as an event and stage sponsor.
In addition to supporting many other community causes, Settlers Life has also made monetary contributions and/or participated in efforts to help fund the support of the following organizations:
- Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol/Washington Co., VA
- Bristol Little League, Bristol, Virginia
- Staunton Little League, Staunton, Virginia
- Sullivan Central High School Lady Cougars Volleyball Team
- Avoca 9 year old All-Stars, Bristol, Tennessee
- Paramount Theatre, Bristol, Tennessee
- Children's Programs and the new Stage II at The Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia
- Boy Scouts of America/Sequoyah Council
- Healing Hands Health Clinic, Bristol, TN
- The Children's Wish Foundation
- The Children's Video ID Program of the Bristol Tennessee Police Department



