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 or organizations below that represent this diversity of causes and missions. View them all here. #11. October … Continue reading Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 11 – 13
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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 … Continue reading Support humanitarian efforts in the Middle East during the Annual Giving Drive
Fall 2023 Natural Disasters – How you can help.
Morocco Earthquake Storm Daniel – Libya Flooding Whenever disaster strikes, King County employees want to help. In these moments, and year-round, communities and nonprofit service providers need both immediate and long-term support. Workplace giving dollars are incredibly valuable for these organizations to plan for the unexpected and invest in long-term services. Disaster preparedness and community resilience … Continue reading Fall 2023 Natural Disasters – How you can help.
Maui Fires – Support Disaster Relief During the Annual Giving Drive
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 … Continue reading Maui Fires – Support Disaster Relief During the Annual Giving Drive
EGP Committee – Now Recruiting Members
The King County Employee Giving Program (EGP) Committee is currently recruiting for new members. The Committee is made up of employees from across the County and provides year-round strategy, planning, and active support for the program. Participation provides excellent leadership and development opportunities. This National Award-Winning Committee works on Strategic Planning, Policy Development and Recommendations, … Continue reading EGP Committee – Now Recruiting Members
Tax Documentation for Workplace Giving Donations
It's tax time! Employees want to know: how do I document workplace giving charitable donations for my taxes? For payroll donations, the IRS wants you to have two things: A copy of your pledge A copy of your last paystub of the year or a W-2 If you donated through the King County Employee Giving … Continue reading Tax Documentation for Workplace Giving Donations
Expo Recap: Food and Hunger
The need for nutrition, reliable food sources for those experiencing hunger in our community has risen dramatically over the past few years through the pandemic. This week we heard from four organizations serving this need through a variety of ways and to a variety of populations. Joining us were Trail Youth, Alajawan Brown Foundation dba … Continue reading Expo Recap: Food and Hunger
Virtual Expo Recap: Social and Economic Causes
There are many organizations at work to make positive changes for various social and economic causes. This week we heard from four organizations with vastly different missions, but all seeking the same common goal for people in our community. Joining us were Veteran Rites, AIDS Research Foundation (amfAR), Yoga Behind Bars and FairVote Washington Foundation. … Continue reading Virtual Expo Recap: Social and Economic Causes
Expo Recap: Youth Development 10/19/22
There are many organizations at work to better the childhood experience and support our vulnerable youth population. This week we heard from four organizations with vastly different missions, but all seeking the same common goal for the young people in our community. Joining us were Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, Living Voices, Unleash the Brilliance, … Continue reading Expo Recap: Youth Development 10/19/22
Hurricane Ian – How to Support Disaster Recovery During the Annual Giving Drive
Those living in the Gulf Coast are no stranger to inclement weather, however Hurricane Ian is serving as a reminder of just how powerful storms in the American Southeast can become. A massive Category 4 Hurricane, Ian has become one of the most intense storms to ever make landfall in the United States. Causing instant … Continue reading Hurricane Ian – How to Support Disaster Recovery During the Annual Giving Drive
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