Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 11-13 to give
The Employee Giving Program provides thousands of ways to make a difference all through one program. During the Annual Giving Drive, King County employes have access to a wide breadth of different causes. We have spotlighted a number of organizations that represent this diversity of causes and missions. Organizations that are committed to keeping our regions natural ecosystems healthy and thriving. LGBTQ+ led organizations that create safe spaces and work for LGBTQ+ rights. Organizations that offer support and solutions for victims of domestic violence. Read more to learn about each nonprofit. You can find… Read More
Fall 2023 natural disasters: How can you help
On Sept. 8, 2023, a shallow magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck near the town of Oukaïmedene in western Morocco. It was the largest earthquake to strike the area in a century. Sadly, thousands of people lost their lives, more injured, and the area suffered massive infrastructure damage. Survivors are receiving intensive medical care, and families need food, water, shelter, and help reuniting with loved ones. Not too long after, catastrophic flooding struck eastern Libya on Sept. 10 and 11, 2023, because of heavy rains from Storm Daniel. Additionally, the storm caused major damage to infrastructure,… Read More
Maui fires – Support disaster relief during the Annual Giving Drive
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving During the first week of August, wildfires erupted in Maui. Spurred on by dangerous winds from Hurricane Dora, the fire spread quickly, wracking devastation across the island. The resulting fires became the most devastating natural disaster the state of Hawai’i has ever seen, with a death toll of over a hundred people, thousands of homes destroyed, and the almost-complete destruction of the historic town of Lāhainā. Communities across the world mobilized in response to this crisis, from the national level down to the small, hardworking nonprofits. While… Read More
Annual Giving Drive: Reason eight
Reason eight to participate in the Annual Giving Drive is to join the movement of change agents at King County. The Employee Giving Program provides thousands of ways to make a difference and thousands of nonprofits to support, all through one program. When we act together, we change the world for the better. Join us for the Annual Giving Campaign and be part of the change. Check out the video below for more information. You can find more EGP participating nonprofit organizations online or in the 2023 King County EGP Nonprofit Giving Guide. You can… Read More
Support humanitarian efforts in the Middle East during the Annual Giving Drive
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a dire humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. Thousands of lives have been lost, and many more people have been injured and displaced. Many nonprofit organizations were already on the ground providing aid, and more still are working to ensure immediate and long-term humanitarian aid for Israel, Gaza, and the surrounding region. When people are in need anywhere in the world, employees want to help. The King County Employee Giving Program has several nonprofits in the program that are responding. Both short-term and… Read More
Annual Giving Drive: Reasons five through seven to give
The Annual Giving Drive is in full swing so we want to share reasons five, six, and seven on why you should participate. October includes a variety of important national and global causes dedicated to raising awareness and support. Among many of them are World Mental Health Day, Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, and Disability Employment Awareness Month. There are several organizations in the Employee Giving Program that are leading in these areas, and we’ve highlighted a few in our most recent blog. We look forward to sharing more about the amazing non-profits throughout the drive… Read More
2023 Nonprofit Expo series begins Oct. 11
In-person nonprofit expos are back! Join the Employee Giving Program to learn about some of the nonprofits engaged in the work you care about or discover something new. Expos will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and are open to all King County employees. No RSVP necessary. Wednesday, Oct. 11: King County Chinook Building Rooms 121-123 Thursday, Oct. 12: King County Elections in Renton, Mt. Rainier Room Tuesday, Oct. 24: King County Courthouse in Seattle, Presiding Judge Courtroom E-942 (9th Floor) Each Nonprofit Expo will feature 15-25 nonprofits and give you the opportunity to learn about the… Read More
35 years of giving and 35 reasons to give
The 2023 Employee Giving Program’s Annual Giving Drive is now underway, which runs from October 2 through November 17, 2023. This year is the 35th Anniversary of the Annual Giving Drive so we will be sharing 35 reasons to give throughout the drive. October includes National Substance Use Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day so we have shared organizations that are doing work in each of these areas. There are many reasons to give, so much more than 35, and we know there are myriad of causes that King County employees are passionate… Read More
It’s time for the Annual Giving Drive
The Employee Giving Program (EGP) is celebrating its 35th Anniversary and we are excited to have you join us in the fun! The Employee Giving Program’s Annual Giving Drive runs from Oct. 2 through Nov. 17, 2023. Throughout the drive, we will share stories about a variety of EGP participating nonprofit organizations and the various ways to give. We invite you to join the three-and-a-half decades of action in supporting a cause you care about through the program, here in King County and beyond. Councilmember Sarah Perry and Megan Clarke, King County… Read More
Now Recruiting 2023 Employee Giving Program Ambassadors
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Bring a little inspiration to your day and build connection with your team by signing up to be an Ambassador. The Employee Giving Program is now recruiting King County Employees to serve as an Ambassadors for this year’s Annual Giving Drive to their work groups/sites. As an Ambassador, you are the heart and soul of our Employee Giving Program team. We can NOT run this program and support so many great causes without you. Last year that resulted in $2.39 million! You are the key to making… Read More
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