From Karndean Designflooring Sales Representative to Missionary

Karndean Designflooring Raises Funds to Support Former Employee’s Mission 

No employer likes to hear that they're losing an asset to their team, but when former Karndean Designflooring Distribution Sales Representative Steve White announced he would be leaving the company to work as a missionary in the Philippines, Karndean offered nothing but encouragement. After learning more about the mission White would be working with, the company decided to offer more than just words of support - through their "Jeans for a Buck!" corporate promotion, Karndean was able to offer financial support as well. 

Spending time with village children in the community center; singing with the kids

White works with the Boraca and Panay Mission, a part of First Love International Ministries, which is an interdenominational mission agency founded for the purpose of bringing the life-giving message of salvation through Jesus Christ to un-reached people residing in impoverished regions of the world. Some of First Love's ministries include free medical clinics, micro-enterprise and livelihood projects, HIV/AIDS education and care, and theological education. 

From March through June, employees at Karndean Designflooring corporate offices were able to wear jeans to work as thanks for supporting the mission. "We felt it was a simple gesture that could have a big impact on Steve's work," Chief Operations Officer Bill Anderson said. Part of White's mission is to participate in and support the weekly feeding programs throughout six different villages on the island of Boracay. According to White, the gift from Karndean Designflooring is enough to feed two-dozen children for nearly a year.

Smiles from the Ati school children, an indigenous group ostracized from their own society because they are a tribal people

For more information on how you can support First Love International Ministries, click here.