We are in the fifth week of the Annual Giving Drive and are making great progress. King County Employees have raised over $600,000 and more than 600 employees have participated. Witnessing the power of our employees is incredible. There is still time to participate in the Employee Giving Program’s Annual Giving Drive and there are so many organizations to support. View them all here.

#15. King County has a strong history of supporting and uplifting arts, culture, and humanities that reflect creativity, shared history, and diversity of perspectives. There is a plethora of organizations that create spaces and places that build cultural wealth, connect across differences, and tell stories of vibrant communities. Arts, culture, and humanities help us understand the human experience, fostering empathy, critical thinking, and appreciation of the richness of our region. We’ve highlighted a few EGP organizations that are pillars in King County that do just that.

• #16. Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, 9770: “We connect everyone to the dynamic history, cultures, and art of Asian Pacific Americans through vivid storytelling and inspiring experiences to advance racial and social equity.”
• #17. Northwest African American Museum, 9737: “We celebrate and explore the histories, arts, and cultures of people of African descent through exhibitions, programs and events.”
• #18. Japanese Cultural and Community Center, 10921: “Community-based organization whose mission is to build and grow as a central gathering place for celebrating and sharing Japanese and Japanese American art, culture and language.” Check out this video to learn more.

#19. The end of October is widely known for celebrating with tricks or treats on Halloween night, but it is also, potentially lesser known, as a time to celebrate Bob Ross’ birthday on October 29. Bob Ross, beloved for his soothing voice and joyful manner, was an iconic painter and the host of the television series “The Joy of Painting.” He reminded us that art can be a source of peace and happiness, so in the spirit of “happy little trees” and “happy little clouds,” we have highlighted a few more EGP organizations that specialize in arts, culture, and humanities.

• #20. Urban ArtWorks, 10145: “Our mission is to engage youth, artists, and communities in the creation of public art that inspires connections and honors their voices.” Check out this video to learn more.
• #21. Pongo Poetry Project, 9810: “Our mission is to engage youth in writing poetry to inspire healing and growth. We have served over 3,800 King County juvenile detention youth since 1995.” Check out this video to learn more.
• #22. LANGSTON, 10808: “Centering Black artists & audiences in the Central Area. Our mission: to strengthen & advance our community through Black arts & culture. Our vision: Cultivating Black Brilliance.”

You can find more EGP participating nonprofit organizations online or in the 2023 King County EGP Nonprofit Giving Guide.

You can make your campaign pledge here. Pledge today!

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