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

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

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

With Halloween coming up, it’s easy to be inspired by all the fun costumes, eye-catching decorations, and entertaining movies — plus related traditions like the Haitian Fèt Gede, Irish Samhain, Mexican Día de los Muertos and Filipino Undas. It’s just as easy to take for granted the time, training, resources, skills and knowledge required to create much of the art we enjoy every day. We are surrounded by creative potential that is nurtured, developed and amplified by arts and culture nonprofits. The Annual Giving Drive is a great way to support these organizations spanning the many creative disciplines and cultures… Read More

When it comes to climate change, the best time to act was at least decades ago but the next best time is now. The first International Day of Climate Action was held on Oct. 24, 2009, by 350.org — named after the 350 parts per million (ppm) upper limit of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere deemed safe by scientists. As of June 2025, the CO2 in Earth’s atmosphere was 430 ppm. Environmentally focused organizations tackle our climate crisis year-round by facilitating education, access to resources, and advocacy and community organizing. Your gift through the Annual Giving… Read More

King County’s Annual Giving Drive is underway, running from Sept. 29 to Nov. 14, 2025. This year’s theme, “Start Something Good,” is a celebration of King County’s strong legacy and invites us to cultivate hope and take positive action. Every act of giving is a fresh beginning. Through the Annual Giving Drive, we can choose to grow the good by supporting causes that matter most to each of us. Check out this video to learn more about the Annual Giving Drive, ways to give, and how to join! To see the full list of Employee Giving… Read More

October is bursting with opportunities to honor the power of learning! World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5 shines a spotlight on the incredible educators who shape minds, spark curiosity, and build brighter futures; often while navigating underfunded schools, packed classrooms, and limited resources. It’s also National Book Month, a time to celebrate the stories, knowledge, and imagination that books bring to life. What better way to support both than through the Annual Giving Drive? Let’s rally together to uplift education and literacy by donating to nonprofits that champion teachers, students, and lifelong learning…. Read More