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
Employee Engagement
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
Announcing the 2020 Online Nonprofit Expo Series
The 2020 Nonprofit Expo Series will kick off on Thursday, October 22nd! Join the Employee Giving Program via Zoom from 11-12PM every Thursday through November 20 to learn about nonprofits engaged in the work you care about. Each week will feature organizations working in the following key service areas: Oct. 22, 11-12PM: Social & Economic … Continue reading Announcing the 2020 Online Nonprofit Expo Series
Now recruiting 2020 Ambassadors!
Recruiting work-site Ambassadors for the 2020 Annual Giving Drive. Sign-up for training here. Yes, you can have it all.
You’re Invited: Star Awards & Celebration
It's time to celebrate all the goodness! And that means celebrating you, our King County Employees — the people who went above and beyond to make the Annual Giving Drive a success. You’re invited to our Annual Employee Giving Program Celebration and Awards! Thursday, February 20, 2020 8:30-10 a.m. King County Courthouse 9th Floor Room … Continue reading You’re Invited: Star Awards & Celebration
Now recruiting 2019 Ambassadors!
Recruiting work-site Ambassadors for the 2018 Annual Giving Drive. Sign-up for training here. Yes, you can have it all.
2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Rookie of the Year, Kathleen Bishop and Alison Yamasaki
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams for outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Rookie of the Year: Kathleen Bishop and Alison Yamasaki (not pictured). This award recognizes Ambassadors who are doing this for their first time. Who take it by the horns and jump right in. This team rocked outreach to … Continue reading 2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Rookie of the Year, Kathleen Bishop and Alison Yamasaki
2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration, Destiny Tabor
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Inspiration: Destiny Tabor This award recognizes Ambassadors that inspire and empower both each other and other employees. This person did exactly that, acting as the cheerleader for her team as they plowed through peak workload AND a … Continue reading 2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration, Destiny Tabor
2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Outstanding Ambassadorship
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Outstanding Ambassadorship: Michael Allen, DAJD Kerry Wade, DCHD Department of Public Defense Team Mary Mahone- Noodel, DES Kerry Flory, DES Minna Elo, DES Amanda Gudmunson, DES Angela Strong, DES Wayne Brassard, DES Krystyna Weberg, District Court Rodel … Continue reading 2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Outstanding Ambassadorship
2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Community Connector, Robert Nunnenkamp
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Community Connector: Department of Natural Resources and Parks Robert Nunnenkamp This award celebrates employees and teams that take our nonprofit relationships to the next level and this person does that year after year! We always start Ambassador … Continue reading 2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Community Connector, Robert Nunnenkamp
King County Employee Giving Program 