EDA Cares was developed to unite the EDA community in giving back, empowering employees to foster relationships with charities that matter to them and their local communities.
Formally introduced as its own committee in 2020, EDA Cares embodies a philanthropic model rooted in compassion, service, and collaboration.
One standout partnership that continues to flourish is between EDA Cares and Heroic Gardens. Driven by the belief in the healing power of nature, Heroic Gardens strives to connect the veteran community to gardening and horticulture. From enhancing veterans’ backyards to revitalizing community parks and memorials, their efforts positively impact local communities in meaningful ways.
In 2024, over 20 EDA employee volunteers dedicated 197 hours of their time supporting Heroic Gardens’ mission of promoting healing and connection through horticulture. The partnership reached new heights as Heroic Gardens was named the title recipient of the 2024 EDA Cares Charity Golf Outing, which successfully raised over $23,000. These funds will support their transformative initiatives, including on-site gardening classes for veterans and their caregivers, as well as a workforce development program where veterans will manage a U-Pick Sunflower Field in Northeast Philadelphia, scheduled to open in July 2025.
Heroic Gardens is just one of the many organizations EDA Cares proudly supports, with their partnership growing stronger each year. EDA Contractors is honored to serve its community – because EDA Cares!