In 2002, the Eastern Cares program was established to exhibit a profound care for people with the ultimate goal of having a positive impact upon the lives of others not only within our company, but also in our communities, our country, and other cultures around the world. Eastern offers helping hands of service because of our concern and compassion for others in need. Using our gifts, talents, and abilities and giving from our resources, Eastern is committed to serving others.
COMPANY
In caring for our Company, Eastern partners with Marketplace Chaplains USA, an outreach ministry that provides teams of professionally-trained, experienced Chaplains who extend compassionate care to our most valuable asset—our Associates and their families. read more...
COMMUNITY
Eastern demonstrates care and commitment to our local communities by volunteering our time and resources to local outreach programs. Locally, each branch donates to community blood drives, rescue missions, and youth and children's homes such as the Helping Hands Ministry in Atlanta, Georgia. Furthermore, Eastern donates to organizations such as Miracle Hill Ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ and Fellowship for Christian Athletes. read more...
COUNTRY
In caring for our Country, Eastern's heart for caring extends beyond our physical reach taking part in national outreach efforts such as March of Dimes WalkAmerica, National Breast Cancer Awareness, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Awareness, Care Packages for U.S. Troops in Iraq, and Hurricane Katrina Relief. read more...
CULTURE
Eastern’s care for other cultures is exemplified through our Eastern Cares Mission Work Program, supporting Associates with paid leave to take part in mission-oriented projects, whether at home or to distant corners of the world. To date, our Associates have traveled to Wyoming, Romania, Dominican Republic, Peru, Kenya, and Tanzania in service to others. read more...
Teleios Ministry and Hungarian Baptist Church
Eastern Cares in partnership with Teleios Ministry and the Hungarian Baptist Church of Satu Mare, Romania sponsored a Business Conference for area business leaders October 30-November 1, 2009 in Satu Mare. read more...
The Day Only God Could Script
Throughout our lifetime, there are moments that change us forever. Some moments stand out far more than others, and yet, sometimes it’s not always for a good reason. This is one of those moments that not only stands out above the rest but also is as good as it gets! read more...

Eastern Cares Blog

  • Because Chris Cares, Eastern Cares

    February 16, 2011

    Chris Balodis our Automation/Fabrication Technician was recognized this month for displaying Eastern’s Core Value of Caring. Read more... Link  

  • The Lord Shines Through

    January 26, 2011

    Sometimes, it seems like the Lord shows us things when we are not looking. I, often, think I know what is best for me and my family, and the Lord mixes it up so that we have opportunities to learn those things we wouldn't have learned on our own. Read more... Link  

  • Update: Josh Worley

    January 25, 2011

    We are saddened to report that Josh Worley succumbed to his battle with cancer yesterday.  Many Eastern Associates had formed a closer bond to Josh after seeing his inspirational fight against this disease.  He will be missed.  Below is his obituary from The Greenville News.

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  • Calloused

    January 4, 2011

    When I was growing up on the farm in Marion County, my hands were one big callus. Even as a small child working on the farm and playing hard around barns, my hands were like "cow hide" as my mother would say. I was famous for catching bees in my hand and bringing them to my mom to "listen." I even held wasps with no ill effect. Read more... Link  

  • Christmas Tradition

    December 20, 2010

    Our Jacksonville location hosted their Annual Christmas Customer Appreciation Lunch on Thursday, December 16th.  Over 300 customers came by to sample the smorgasbord of food.  Jimmy Wight, Assistant Branch Manager, spearheads this tradition by cooking up smoked sausage, pulled pork, turkey, chicken, and ham plus all the sides.  Read more... Link