Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Community Connector: Lynn Mazer, Debra Bailey Trail, & the Department of Judicial Administration Team This award is for engagement with our nonprofits that is taken to the next level. Whether volunteering in the community, representing a nonprofit here … Continue reading 2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Community Connector
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2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Inspiration: Nila File, Executive’s Office This award recognizes the person or team who helped others’ STAR shine a little brighter. Their passion, hard work and enthusiasm are contagious. They overcame obstacles during the Annual Giving Drive or were … Continue reading 2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration
2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Tech/Innovation
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Tech/Innovation: Ashley Byrd, Information Technology (KCIT) This award is for recognizing the creative use of technology or innovations in reaching employees. Ashley built and maintained the auction site SharePoint for KCIT, BRC and the Assessor’s Office throughout last year’s … Continue reading 2016 Ambassador STAR Awards – Tech/Innovation
A Cup of Coffee on Us
What? You read that right. A cup of coffee on us. The King County Employee Giving Program (EGP) is currently recruiting for 5 open slots on the EGP Committee. The Committee is made up of King County Employees from across the County and provides the strategic vision of the program and are key participants in … Continue reading A Cup of Coffee on Us
2015 Nonprofit Expo Roadshow
We are proud to announce our 2015 Nonprofit Expo Roadshow! The KCEGP Nonprofit Expos are the premier events during the Annual Giving Drive to meet participating nonprofits and find out about the great work they are doing all in one place. Employees stop by, grab your passport to the nonprofits and be entered to win! … Continue reading 2015 Nonprofit Expo Roadshow
2015 Ambassador Rally
Do you remember the 17th day of September?! Our hearts were ringing In the key that our souls were singing On September 17th, the King County Employee Giving Program held its 2015 ambassador rally and training to kick-off the Annual Giving Drive! The event was well attended by new and returning ambassadors all eagerly excited … Continue reading 2015 Ambassador Rally
EGP Nonprofits Respond to Nepal Earthquake
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, 2015 at midday local time. The epicenter is located 50 miles NW of the capital, Kathmandu. Over 6 million people live within 60 miles of the epicenter. Other nearby cities, such as Pokhara, are expected to be affected as well. An hour later, a strong aftershock of … Continue reading EGP Nonprofits Respond to Nepal Earthquake
Global Impact and Member Charities respond to Nepal Earthquake
Global Impact A federation of U.S. based international charities, has set up the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund to support the rescue, relief and rebuilding efforts of Global Impact’s charities responding to the earthquake. Donations to the fund will provide people and communities in need with clean drinking water, food supplies, relief kits, necessary medical attention … Continue reading Global Impact and Member Charities respond to Nepal Earthquake
Neighbor to Nation member charities respond to Nepal Earthquake
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has hit near the capital city of Kathmandu, Nepal, leaving thousands of homes and buildings destroyed. The death toll continues to rise, and many more families have been displaced. Neighbor To Nation’s charities are on the ground responding to the disaster. Blessings International Blessings International is responding to the disaster in … Continue reading Neighbor to Nation member charities respond to Nepal Earthquake
My Story – Why I Walk
My wife loves soccer. We both do. That’s actually how we met. I was the assistant soccer coach to her son’s team. We became friends, and our relationship grew through the years. I waited to marry her for ten years. In 1994, we went to the FIFA World Cup hosted here in the USA. We … Continue reading My Story – Why I Walk