Get outside, have fun, and support a good cause with Treasurescavexplorious 2020—A Discovery of Heritage and Hidden Treasure in King County. Grab a fellow adventurer, jump in the car, and embark on a self-guided journey that will lead you to new places and destinations in King County. We live in one of the most gorgeous … Continue reading EGP Special Event Spotlight

The 2020 Nonprofit Expo Series focused on organizations providing COIVD-19 relief over the last two weeks. Presenting non-profits included: U.T.O.P.I.A., Byrrd Barr Place, King County Hope, Casa Latina, Friends of Youth, YouthCare, Southeast Youth & Family Services, and United Indians of All Tribes Foundation. Watch the below recordings of the sessions to learn more! November … Continue reading Nonprofit Expo Recap: COVID-19 Relief and Children, November 5th & 12th

This year we saw a number of festive and ghoulish departmental EGP special events themed around Halloween and it was truly a spook-tac-ular! DAJD hosted a pet costume contest and raised over $600! The winning costume went to Jacob Black’s dog Simba! KCIT hosted an all-day Telethon event on Halloween as well! Activities included a … Continue reading Halloween Themed EGP Special Events

This year we have all seen the devastation caused by wildfires in our greater region. Below are several highlighted nonprofits that are a part of the King County Employee Giving Program providing real time relief to those impacted. Learn more about how you can directly support their important work below. American Red Cross - 9343 … Continue reading Wildfire Relief and Response Organizations

The 2020 Nonprofit Expo Series got extra furry this week with presentations from five non-profits focused in the animal sector. Presenting non-profits included: Prison Pet Partnership, Pasado's Safe Haven, Dog Gone Seattle, Pawsitive Alliance, Project SeaWolf Coastal Protection. If you missed the session and want to learn more, watch the recorded video here. We hope … Continue reading Nonprofit Expo Recap: Animals, October 29th

The 2020 Nonprofit Expo Series kicked off on a high note with presentations from four non-profits focused in the social and economic justice sector. Presenting non-profits included: Project Feast, Rainier Valley Corps (RVC), Social Just Fund NW, Seattle Against Slavery. If you missed the session and want to learn more, watch the recorded video here. … Continue reading Nonprofit Expo Recap: Social & Economic Justice, October 22nd

You asked for it, and we created it! A highly requested list for this years Employee Giving Program was non-profits who are actively serving those affected by COVID-19. This above link to the comprehensive list is the result of a collaborative, cross-departmental effort to uplift EGP nonprofits that are working with communities who have been … Continue reading COVID-19 Frontline Charities

There have been fantastic examples of folks stepping up during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the great potato giveaway, making masks and face shields for front line workers, to the COVID relief funds that sprang up overnight. Our community action during this crisis has been awe inspiring, as we also see through the generosity of those contributing … Continue reading Giving for tomorrow