Now recruiting 2026 Employee Giving Program ambassadors
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Help drive impact as an ambassador for the Employee Giving Program. The Employee Giving Program (EGP) is now recruiting King County employees to serve as ambassadors for their work groups and sites for the 2026 Annual Giving Drive. The Employee Giving Program was established in 1988 by employees to provide employees with a means to support their favorite nonprofit organizations. It is the only authorized charitable solicitation of King County employees. King County employees can register to become an EGP Ambassador here. Since the founding of the… Read More
Special giving campaign to support recovery from Venezuelan earthquakes
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has authorized a 15-day natural disaster response campaign that will allow King County employees to support Employee Giving Program nonprofit organizations responding to the earthquake response in Venezuela. From July 29 – Aug. 12, employees will be able to give in two ways during this special response: One-time payroll donation to the two nonprofits specified below. Download the fillable form or printer-friendly form (.pdf). Credit card or e-check donation to 28 organizations responding to the earthquake on the storefront here. Forms must be received no later than 5 p.m. Aug. 12, 2026, by email to employeegiving@kingcounty.gov or interoffice mail to KCEGP KSC-HR-0803…. Read More
Help your favorite nonprofit be part of the King County Employee Giving Program
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Throughout the Annual Giving Drive, employees often ask why their favorite nonprofit is not part of the King County Employee Giving Program (KCEGP). Now is the time to help your favorite nonprofit by submitting a nonprofit referral! When a nonprofit participates in the KCEGP it allows King County employees to support that nonprofit through our program. It also allows employees to use their sick leave for volunteering benefit with that nonprofit. Read more.
Thank you to King County employees who helped make the Annual Giving Drive a success
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the King County Employee Giving Program Annual Giving Drive (AGD) Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 26. The gathering brought together enthusiastic colleagues from across the county as we recognized the outstanding Ambassador teams who championed the 2025 AGD. Nearly 150 employees attended the celebration on the 13th floor of the Chinook Building, creating a warm and energetic atmosphere. Employees across King County participated in the campaign, helping make the 2025 AGD a record-breaking success with $2.53 million raised to support nonprofits doing vital work in… Read More
Supporting our communities affected by flood damage
By Megan Pedersen, Chief People Officer The historic storm that recently brought heavy rainfall and flooding to our region has left damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. King County employees across many departments have been on the front lines working to mitigate damage and help residents. We are thankful for our dedicated staff who have worked around the clock monitoring and responding to those in need and quickly working to address infrastructure issues. We also want to acknowledge our Office of Emergency Management, which has been in full activation since the floods… Read More
One day left to pledge: Annual Giving Drive
Thank you to everyone who has participated in this year’s Annual Giving Drive so far! As a reminder, the Employee Giving Program made a one-time extension to this year’s Annual Giving Drive (AGD), to Friday, Nov. 21., 2025. If you are donating eligible Vacation or Compensatory time, tomorrow Nov. 21, 2025 is a firm deadline and one of the benefits of PeopleSoft is that it can be done from home. Every year, hundreds of hours of time must be turned away because they come in after the deadline and were not able to be processed. Click here to learn more about giving… Read More
Support Hurricane Melissa relief through the Annual Giving Drive
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, a devastating Category 5 storm that struck Jamaica and parts of the Caribbean, thousands of families are facing unimaginable loss. Homes, hospitals, and infrastructure have been destroyed. Many communities still remain without power, clean water, or access to basic necessities. Through the Annual Giving Drive, we have an opportunity to come together and support the nonprofits working tirelessly on the ground to provide emergency aid and long-term recovery. Here are the Employee Giving Program (EGP) nonprofits that are responding to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. Read more. To see the full list and discover more, search online or review… Read More
Annual Giving Drive extended to Nov. 21
Good news: the Employee Giving Program is making a one-time extension to this year’s Annual Giving Drive (AGD), made possible by the early kick-off. The AGD was launched a week earlier than usual to meet an anticipated payroll processing deadline. We have since learned that we can stick to our usual timing. The new deadline will be Nov. 21. This includes Time Donations. This is a special opportunity, during a busy time. Join us in coming together for an extra week of fun, joy, and community! Renew now. Donate now. Learn more on the King County Employee Giving… Read More
In recognition of our veterans
As Veterans Day approaches, the Employee Giving Program (EGP) extends gratitude to all people that have served. This holiday honors all U.S. military veterans for their discipline, commitment, and sacrifice in service of our country. We hope to show appreciation for those who have served and support veterans long-term following their service. Here are a few EGP nonprofits that support veterans and their families. Read more. To see the full list and discover more search online or review the 2025 Giving Guide of nonprofits by service category. Start or renew your pledge through Employee Giving on… Read More
Employee Giving Program Nonprofits that are fighting hunger and building food security
The Employee Giving Program (EGP) and our Annual Giving Drive provide employees with tools to support food access for communities in moments of uncertainty and the long term. Food banks and pantries, meal programs, food distributors, community centers and other groups are currently preparing to significantly increase their service capacity which will require additional resources. Supporting these organizations by volunteering and donating requested items can address immediate needs around program funding and food supplies. Long term, material support will prepare these groups to replenish their current supplies and serve the growing demand. Here… Read More
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