As our 30th anniversary season comes to a close, we’re celebrating you — the people who went above and beyond to make the Annual Giving Drive a success. You’re invited to our Annual Celebration and Star Awards! Tuesday, Feb. 12 8:30-10 a.m. Chinook 121/123 Schedule 8:15 a.m. doors open 8:30 a.m. program kickoff Department awards … Continue reading You’re Invited: Star Awards & Celebration
Annual Giving Drive
Want to volunteer? Make sure you can!
This year, the Employee Giving Program (EGP), is excited to announce that employees will have the opportunity to use up to three (3) days of sick time for volunteering. Just like giving through EGP, this an amazing benefit that is limited to nonprofits that are in the Employee Giving Program. Now is the time to … Continue reading Want to volunteer? Make sure you can!
2018 Nonprofit Application Cycle and Workshops
We are excited to announce the opening of our 2018 application cycle! Our program has grown to include more than 1,000 participating nonprofit organizations. In 2017, King County employees pledged $1.92 million to their favorite organizations. That monetary total, or course, doesn't convey all the love and adoration. We love watching community connections blossom! Each … Continue reading 2018 Nonprofit Application Cycle and Workshops
Lend a paw: Animals searching for their forever home
For many of us, our pets are more than just pets – they are a part of the family. Cats and dogs are there in our moments of joy and of sadness, in our moments of smiles and tears. In this year’s Annual Giving Drive, you too can make a difference in an animal’s life … Continue reading Lend a paw: Animals searching for their forever home
Honoring our Veterans through workplace giving
In observance of Veterans Day 2017, we would like to encourage King County employees to give back to the men and women who have served to make America the land of the free. Here are some nonprofits who work to support veterans: Heartbeat Serving Wounded Warriors (9525) PO Box 704 Snohomish, WA 98291 - provides emergency … Continue reading Honoring our Veterans through workplace giving
2017 Annual Giving Drive: Youth
Many of us have heard the old adage, ‘it takes a village to raise a child,’ but how many of us have reflected on helping a child during the Employee Giving Program’s 2017 Annual Giving Drive? With three week to go, you can still do your part to create a more equitable world for them. … Continue reading 2017 Annual Giving Drive: Youth
2017 Annual Giving Drive: Women
King County’s Employee Giving Program’s (EGP) Annual Giving Drive provides over 60 prescreened nonprofit organizations whose primary category of service is promoting equity, safe-space, and programs that are important to and for women. Last year, donations by King County employees doubled to this category of service. This response was a powerful example of the collective impact of individuals … Continue reading 2017 Annual Giving Drive: Women
Win tickets to Remlinger Farms Harvest Festival!
Renewal Challenge! October 16th-19th Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Employee Giving Program’s Renewal Challenge! Did you give during the 2016 Employee Giving Campaign? Have you renewed your pledge this year? Those who renew by midnight Thursday, Oct 19th will be entered to win 2 tickets to Remlinger Farms Harvest Festival. Drawing takes … Continue reading Win tickets to Remlinger Farms Harvest Festival!
2017 Annual Giving Drive: Environment conservation
Whether you want to be part of the change in a child’s life or a defender of the environment, the Employee Giving Program’s (EGP) Annual Giving Drive provides a plethora of prescreened nonprofit organizations to choose from. As part of the Annual Giving Drive, week three highlights nonprofit organizations that are preserving the environment for … Continue reading 2017 Annual Giving Drive: Environment conservation
2017 Annual Giving Drive: Emergency and disaster relief organizations week
The Employee Giving Program’s (EGP) Annual Giving Drive is back in action, and with the recent natural disaster devastating parts of the United States and other countries, this week’s focus is on emergency and disaster relief organizations. The EGP provides prescreened nonprofit organizations to King County employees, where they can give back to their communities directly … Continue reading 2017 Annual Giving Drive: Emergency and disaster relief organizations week
