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Summer is coming! Do you need some new equipment?
It’s hard to miss the rows of green and yellow John Deere equipment at Meade Tractor when you’re driving down Boones Creek Rd. in Johnson City, TN. Whether you are landscaping, farming or maintaining your home property, Meade Tractor has the equipment, parts and service you’re looking for. Please join us in spotlighting Meade Tractor as a Caring Workplace! Want to become one of our employers too? Check out: www.caringworkplaces.org to learn more!
May 271 min read


TREEHAB: HIKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL FOR RECOVERY
We love supporting our Caring Workplaces clients as they do the work to better their lives. Please join us in supporting Robert Peters from Recovery Resources as he begins to navigate a 2190+ mile adventure hiking the famous Appalachian Trail. "Every step, every mile, every day - will represent the struggles faced by addicts who are putting in the work to turn their lives around, even when the outcomes are unseen and uncertain, and to also inspire hope for the people who lov
May 211 min read


A new resource is available in Greene County to help save lives!
Naloxone (Narcan) is an FDA approved, over the counter nasal spray that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdoses (from drugs like heroin, fentanyl, and prescription painkillers). It is safe to use even if opioids are not present and works within 2-3 minutes, restoring a person’s breathing.. A new naloxone box resource was just opened in Greene County. Being prepared to address and reverse an overdose has become invaluable in our area. We are grateful to Action Reco
May 191 min read


Caring Workplaces Employer Spotlight!
Omar Awning has got you covered int the Tri-Cities Region! They are family-owned & operated but thier name has a unique story as well. "We have had so many people ask how we came up with a name like Omar. Let us tell you our story about Omar. When we started into the awning business we searched for unusual names. In Biblical times most people were tent makers by trade. Esau’s grandson was Omar, a tent maker. We thought it was perfectly fitting for a company that worked with
May 141 min read


Join us in celebrating one of our own!!
Tim is an amazing employee here at the First Tennessee Development District. Caring Workplaces is proud to support his journey!
Apr 21 min read


Please join us in congratulating the Kingsport Chamber Foundation!
Caring Workplaces is proud to announce that the Kingsport Chamber Foundation has achieved Gold Certified status , marking an important milestone in the organization’s continued commitment to workforce development, workplace excellence, and second chance employment. Achieving Gold Certified status is more than a milestone—it is a foundation for the future. For the Kingsport Chamber Foundation, this recognition represents a commitment to excellence in workforce development an
Mar 91 min read


Brrrr...................it is time for the POLAR PLUNGE!
Please join us to support a Caring Workplaces partner organization Recovery Resources annual fundraiser, March 7, 2025! Cameron Sydow a Caring Workplaces employee will be participating in the Polar Plunge! As a person in long term recovery, an alumni of, and board member for Recovery Resources, and an employee of their partner organization Caring Workplaces he is extremely passionate about helping break the generational cycles. Please help him support that goal by donating. A
Feb 101 min read


Join us in supporting the Plunge!
Mark your calendars for the Polar Plunge in support of a Caring Workplaces partner, Recovery Resources on March 7, 2026! One of Caring Workplaces own, Cameron Sydow, will be taking "the plunge"! All proceeds from this fundraiser will establish a scholarship for local high school students inpacted by substance misuse, for secondary education pursuits. For more informaiton on their programs, please visit: https://recoveryresourcestn.org
Jan 271 min read


Happy Birthday Caring Workplaces!
As we start the New Year, 2026, we would like to say: Happy Birthday to Caring Workplaces🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 We’re celebrating a birthday. Not for a person, but for a program that has grown, adapted, and made a real difference because of the people behind it. What started as an idea has become a community. Over the last 5 years, Caring Workplaces has helped open doors, build skills, and created opportunities that last well beyond any sin
Jan 82 min read


Caring Workplaces Employer Spotlight!
Please join us in spotlighting a local Caring Workplaces Employer, Omar Awning! Omar Awning is an award-winning business that maufactures canvas, vinyl & metal ownings, signs, curatins, shade sails, & much more! Omar Awning Co. began in 1986 as a result of a great need in the area for both residential and commercial awnings. Since the start of their company, they have expanded their business to include signs and graphics. Omar is a family-owned and operated business. It is o
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Who is ready for some tasty wings?
The annual Kingsport "Wing Fling" event returns on Nov. 6th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm and we are proud to announce that two Caring Workplaces will be part of the fun! Stop by and taste the wings by Back Woods Burger Bar as well as Beef O'Brady's . They would love to get your vote as the "Fan Favorite"! There will be 11 vendors competing, so make sure you taste them all! Check out their site for ticket prices & more information. https://visitkingsport.com/wingfling/
Oct 29, 20251 min read


Day 2 of the STRONG ACC Symposium featured Scott Vaughn.
Scott is the Caring Workplaces Workforce Employer Coordinator and so much more! He participated as a panelist in this informative session...
Sep 16, 20251 min read


Proud to share from the STRONG Accountable Care Community Symposium 2025!
Beyond the Background Check: Empowering Reentry and Recovery Through Fair-Chance Employer Access and Peer Support On September 10–11,...
Sep 11, 20251 min read


Let's meet LPI, INC.!
Our Caring Workplaces Employer Spotlight t. This unique structure infuses every aspect of our operation, from manufacturing to customer s...
Aug 13, 20251 min read


Breaking the Silence: Honoring International Overdose Awareness Day with Compassion and Action
Every year on August 31 , communities around the world come together to observe International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) —the world’s...
Jul 29, 20252 min read


ARE YOU A PERSON IN RECOVERY WHO IS IN NEED OF EMPLOYMENT?
If so, Caring Workplaces can help. Cameron Sydow, C.P.R.S. will be on site at the JCRC every Wednesday and Friday from 1-2pm and can...
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Caring Workplaces always seeks to send employers the best possible employees!
Caring Workplaces is focused on “recruit to fit” which is a fancy way of saying, “We want to make sure we are matching the correct...
Feb 14, 20251 min read


The Tri-Cities are home to amazing manufacturers & Valley Equipment is one!
Valley Equipment is known for having various types of pump parts readily available. One customer needed a specific manufacturer and size...
Feb 10, 20251 min read


Engines make the world go 'round.
Electro Motor, a manufacturer in Piney Flats, TN has been part of the motor engineering experience for over 100 years. They are also a...
Jan 30, 20251 min read


Saturday Spotlight!
Please join us in recognizing A.C.T.I.O.N Coalition and the community help they are providing in Mountain City & Johnson County. Caring...
Jan 24, 20251 min read


Summer is coming! Do you need some new equipment?
It’s hard to miss the rows of green and yellow John Deere equipment at Meade Tractor when you’re driving down Boones Creek Rd. in Johnson City, TN. Whether you are landscaping, farming or maintaining your home property, Meade Tractor has the equipment, parts and service you’re looking for. Please join us in spotlighting Meade Tractor as a Caring Workplace! Want to become one of our employers too? Check out: www.caringworkplaces.org to learn more!


TREEHAB: HIKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL FOR RECOVERY
We love supporting our Caring Workplaces clients as they do the work to better their lives. Please join us in supporting Robert Peters from Recovery Resources as he begins to navigate a 2190+ mile adventure hiking the famous Appalachian Trail. "Every step, every mile, every day - will represent the struggles faced by addicts who are putting in the work to turn their lives around, even when the outcomes are unseen and uncertain, and to also inspire hope for the people who lov


A new resource is available in Greene County to help save lives!
Naloxone (Narcan) is an FDA approved, over the counter nasal spray that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdoses (from drugs like heroin, fentanyl, and prescription painkillers). It is safe to use even if opioids are not present and works within 2-3 minutes, restoring a person’s breathing.. A new naloxone box resource was just opened in Greene County. Being prepared to address and reverse an overdose has become invaluable in our area. We are grateful to Action Reco
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