Remember the imagination filled days of childhood and playing with your community? While at the time it just seemed fun, those moments were shaping who you would become as an adult. The New Discovery School is “a play-based preschool that nurtures the whole child. They foster confident, joyful learners by building a strong and inclusive … Continue reading Supporting Early Learning at New Discovery School
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Expo Recap: Youth Development 🦋
There is a saying that “children are the future”, which means investment in youth development is so important. This week we heard from four incredible organizations working to develop young leaders and educated adults. Learn more about their specific programs by clicking the links below or listening to the recording. From the Employee Giving Drive … Continue reading Expo Recap: Youth Development 🦋
Hope During Homelessness
It’s known that homelessness is a key issue in King County. The 2019 Count Us In report registered over 11,000 individuals without permanent housing. Of those counted, only 53% had some sort of indoor shelter (transitional housing, emergency shelter, etc.). While many people who experience homelessness have jobs, the challenges of looking for work are … Continue reading Hope During Homelessness
Expo Recap: Mental Health, Disabilities and Substance Abuse 🏡
In a season where needs for support are so prevalent, it was encouraging to hear from this week’s presenters. These mighty organizations are serving the whole age range: tiny newborns to youth to adults. Learn more about their specific programs by clicking the links below or listening to the recording. From the Employee Giving Drive … Continue reading Expo Recap: Mental Health, Disabilities and Substance Abuse 🏡
Expo Recap: Environment 🌲
We love outdoor spaces in King County! This week’s nonprofit expo highlighted four organizations working to create beautiful environments for all residents to enjoy. Learn more about their specific programs by clicking the links below or listening to the recording. From the Employee Giving Drive website, you can make donations & pledges, set payroll deduction … Continue reading Expo Recap: Environment 🌲
Expo Recap: Social & Economic Justice Nonprofits 🚲
Our 2021 Nonprofit Expo Series continued with four organizations focused on advancing equity and justice for the broader King County area. Learn more about their unique missions by clicking the links below or listening to the recording. You can make donations & pledges, set payroll donation or volunteer time for these noble causes from the … Continue reading Expo Recap: Social & Economic Justice Nonprofits 🚲
How You Can Help Afghan Refugees
Imagine needing to escape your country of birth in a life-or-death frenzy with little time to prepare. That’s exactly what happened to thousands of Afghans who helped American forces over the twenty years of war. Over 50,000 people from Afghanistan have arrived at U.S. military installations for screening and processing as refugees and Special … Continue reading How You Can Help Afghan Refugees
Nonprofit Expo Recap: Animals 🐴
Our 2021 Nonprofit Expo Series started with a “paw”some event focused on animals. Watch the recording here or click on the links below to learn more about the four organizations featured. You can make donations & pledges, set payroll donation or volunteer time for these noble causes from the Employee Giving Drive website. WASART horse … Continue reading Nonprofit Expo Recap: Animals 🐴
Announcing 2021 Virtual Nonprofit Expo Series
The 2021 Virtual Nonprofit Expo Series begins on Wednesday, October 6th! Join the Employee Giving Program via Teams from 11:00AM-12:00PM every Wednesday through November 17th to learn about nonprofits engaged in the work you care about. Each week will feature organizations working in the following key service areas: October 6: AnimalsOctober 13: Social and Economic … Continue reading Announcing 2021 Virtual Nonprofit Expo Series
Now Recruiting 2021 Employee Giving Program Ambassadors
We came together virtually in 2020. Join us again in 2021. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, staggering uncertainty, and 6 feet apart, we came together (virtually) and raised a record-breaking $2.39M for 945 nonprofits and our community in 2020! Employee Giving Program Ambassadors made that happen. We can’t thank those of you … Continue reading Now Recruiting 2021 Employee Giving Program Ambassadors
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