Emergency Management regains Crystal Cup
Crossposted from the DES Express Congratulations to Emergency Management, winner of the year’s coveted Crystal Cup for the 2024 King County Employee Giving Program (EGP). The Crystal Cup is awarded to the division with the highest EGP participation rate in the Department of Executive Services each year. Emergency Management recaptured the cup from Fleet Services with a 50 percent participation rate. “Earning the Crystal Cup takes dedication,” said Lorraine Patterson-Harris, Director of DES. “Winning divisions emphasize engagement over the size of individual contributions, connecting employees with organizations that align with their values…. Read More
Annual Giving Drive raises $2.37 million
King County’s Employee Giving Program gives employees access to support the causes and communities that matter most to them. The 2024 Annual Giving Drive, which ran from Oct. 7 through Nov. 22, 2024, was focused on small acts adding up to big impacts and the drive did just that. Employees are able to participate in the drive in numerous ways including monetary donations, donating time, and volunteering their skills. The total amount of dollars given throughout the 2024 drive was $2.37 million, a 3% increase in dollars year over year. There was… Read More
You can donate your vacation time to a cause that you care about through the Annual Giving Drive
Did you know that you can donate your accrued vacation leave to nonprofits? Most King County employees have the unique opportunity to donate accrued vacation and/or eligible comp time to three nonprofits of your choice in the EGP. If you do not plan on taking some of your accrued vacation leave, or you have excess leave that cannot be carried into the next year, this is a great option. Employees may give a minimum of 4 hours, maximum of 40 hours, unless you are in a use it or lose it position,… Read More
There’s two weeks left to be part of the Annual Giving Drive, join us today!
The Annual Giving Drive is a fun time of the year, so the Employee Giving Program team made a video to a trending tune that just may go viral. Check out the video below and pledge today. Read more. Pledge or renew here by Nov. 22.
Help celebrate furbabies with the Annual Giving Drive
Every October, we get to enjoy one of the best months of the year—Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and World Animal Day. This makes it the purr-fect time to celebrate and support the organizations that rescue all the adorable furbabies. World Animal Day, celebrated on October 4, is an International Day of Action for animal rights and welfare, and Adopt a Shelter Dog Month shines a spotlight on the importance of adopting rescue dogs from shelters and giving them a second chance at life. This a great time of year to consider bringing… Read More
Celebrating creativity and fun on Halloween with the Annual Giving Drive
It’s finally here—Halloween—the day of fun and imagination that brings people together in celebration. The Annual Giving Drive loves this day because it is a time when creativity takes center stage and everyone—kids and adults alike— can embrace their playful side with costumes, decorations, and more! Halloween offers so many ways to showcase imagination and artistry. We hope everyone has a happy, safe, and creative Halloween! Here are some fun Halloween themed EGP nonprofits that specialize in the arts and creative spaces. Read more. Pledge or renew here by Nov. 22.
Every day is Climate Action Day with the Annual Giving Drive
The International Day of Climate Action, observed on October 24, raises awareness and mobilizing efforts to combat climate change. The day focuses on promoting global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to renewable energy sources in a just way, protect ecosystems, and advocate for policy changes that addresses the climate crisis. This day also serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility to protect the planet so current and future generations can thrive and live in harmony with nature. Join us in celebrating Climate Action Day. Read more to learn about EGP… Read More
Celebrate education and literacy through the Annual Giving Drive
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on October 5, a day dedicated to honoring the contributions of teachers around the world. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future by educating, inspiring, and guiding students. This is also an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges teachers face including underfunded education systems, overcrowded classrooms, and insufficient resources. It’s also National Book Month! Join us in celebrating education and literacy through the Annual Giving Drive. Read more to learn about few EGP nonprofits that work in these areas. To see the full list and… Read More
Small acts and big impacts with the Annual Giving Drive
The King County Employee Giving Program (EGP) helps enrich communities and provides opportunities for people to thrive. The EGP’s Annual Giving Drive is a way for you to support a variety of causes ranging from arts, culture, and humanities to racial and social justice, and everything in between. If you are unsure where to start or what cause or organization to support, no problem. We aim to make it easier and more accessible for you to give because we know that small acts add up to big impacts! You can find EGP… Read More
Nonprofits responding to recent hurricanes
When disasters happen, employees want to help. During the Annual Giving Drive we have all of our employee giving tools available to make it easier for employees to support disaster recovery and preparedness year-round. Relief and recovery efforts continue in the Southeast from Hurricane Helene and are beginning as the aftermath of Hurricane Milton is being assessed in Florida. Supporting disaster and emergency relief organizations provide critical services such as emergency shelter, food, medical care, and infrastructure repair to people in urgent need. Additionally, support not only addresses immediate needs but also fosters long-term… Read More
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