Honoring our Veterans through workplace giving
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving In observance of Veterans Day 2017, we would like to encourage King County employees to give back to the men and women who have served to make America the land of the free. Here are some nonprofits who work to support veterans: Heartbeat Serving Wounded Warriors (9525) PO Box 704 Snohomish, WA 98291 – provides emergency assistance, morale building programs and innovative therapeutic services for Wounded Warriors and their families. Last year, Heartbeat assisted 4,730 Wounded Warrior families. Although the organization’s primary focus are families, 20% of soldiers are single. Most notably,… Read More
2017 Annual Giving Drive: Youth
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Many of us have heard the old adage, ‘it takes a village to raise a child,’ but how many of us have reflected on helping a child during the Employee Giving Program’s 2017 Annual Giving Drive? With three week to go, you can still do your part to create a more equitable world for them. Here are three of the many nonprofit organizations that are doing work with youth! Read more at KC Employee Giving
2017 Annual Giving Drive: Women
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving King County’s Employee Giving Program’s (EGP) Annual Giving Drive provides over 60 prescreened nonprofit organizations whose primary category of service is promoting equity, safe-space, and programs that are important to and for women. Last year, donations by King County employees doubled to this category of service. This response was a powerful example of the collective impact of individuals that can be made through the Employee Giving Program. Read more at KC Employee Giving
2017 Annual Giving Drive: Environment conservation
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Whether you want to be part of the change in a child’s life or a defender of the environment, the Employee Giving Program’s (EGP) Annual Giving Drive provides a plethora of prescreened nonprofit organizations to choose from. As part of the Annual Giving Drive, week three highlights nonprofit organizations that are preserving the environment for generations to come. Earthshare WA (2500) 1402 Third Avenue Suite 525 Seattle, WA 98101 – Together, championing Washington’s future. Since 1987, EarthShare Washington has helped companies and employees connect with, contribute to, and volunteer for outstanding environment…. Read More
2017 Annual Giving Drive: Emergency and disaster relief organizations week
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving The Employee Giving Program’s (EGP) Annual Giving Drive is back in action, and with the recent natural disaster devastating parts of the United States and other countries, this week’s focus is on emergency and disaster relief organizations. The EGP provides prescreened nonprofit organizations to King County employees, where they can give back to their communities directly through a preferred organization(s) via payroll donations, time donation, credit card and check. This year’s fundraising goal is $2 million, and with six weeks to go, every King County employee can still be a part of the 2017 Annual… Read More
Supporting Disability Awareness Month through Annual Giving Drive
Each year King County employees help hundreds of nonprofit organizations do vital work in our community and around the world by donating to the Annual Giving Drive, and this year’s Giving Drive is now underway. The start of this year’s Giving Drive coincides with Disability Awareness Month, which King County celebrates each October. The following are four participating nonprofits whose work helps people with disabilities in our community (click and scroll down for details): The Arc of King County (9233) – Serving individuals and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities through case management, peer support, leadership… Read More
Employee Giving Campaign: Message from John Wilson and Matias Valenzuela
Dear King County Employee, As King County employees, we are fortunate to work and live in one of the most dynamic and diverse areas in the nation, with a robust economy, world-class universities, stunning landscapes, and a strong sense of community. Not everybody, however, has equitable access to opportunity, and we as County employees play a key role in changing this and creating a better region for all. It is in the spirit of community that we invite you to participate in the King County Employee Giving Program’s 2017 Annual Giving Drive…. Read More
Support natural disaster victims through Annual Giving Drive
Dear fellow King County employee: In the last month we have witnessed hurricanes tear through Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean as wildfires burned through the Pacific Northwest. To make it easier for employees to give to non-profit organizations helping people to recover from these recent natural disasters, I have asked the Employee Giving Program to open the Annual Giving Drive early. During the Annual Giving Drive, you have more options available through workplace giving than any other time of year. You can support victims of these disasters by pledging before the deadline, November 17, 2017,… Read More
Get involved with the Employee Giving Program
Interested in getting involved with the community? Consider being a part of the Employee Giving Program (EGP)! From sitting on the EGP Committee to becoming an Ambassador, there’s at least five important reasons why you should consider this opportunity. With the Annual Giving Drive just around the corner, for those interested in becoming an Ambassador, the training program kicks off next week. Sign up soon as seats are quickly being filled! Find more information here.
Hurricane Harvey – How you can help
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Program On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane in Texas. Over the weekend, it brought with it devastating flooding and destruction. See full article from New York Times here. “This event is unprecedented & all impacts are unknown & beyond anything experienced,” ~National Weather Service The greatest anticipated needs after a natural disaster are typically for medical assistance, shelter, clean water, and relief supplies. The long-term needs of many communities are even more critical as communities rebuild and economies recovery. Read more at KC… Read More
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