King County Employees give back in more ways than one and here are two examples of that this year. Food Drive This year, the Department of Assessments (DoA) held an in-person food drive event on Oct 21st at the Renton Fred Meyer. The DoA and its team members fought the weather onsite and collected non-perishables such … Continue reading Employees Giving in All the Ways: DOA NW Harvest Fill the Truck NW Harvest, DES Blood Drive
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Nonprofit Virtual Expo 10/5/22 Recap: Animal Organizations
Animals have the power to put a smile on nearly any face and provide comfort to those when it’s most needed. This week we heard from four organizations with missions that focus on the protection, education and service of our animal population. Watch the recording or click on the links below to learn more. From … Continue reading Nonprofit Virtual Expo 10/5/22 Recap: Animal Organizations
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
Puerto Rico Disaster Relief – Supporting Communities after Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona struck the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico on September 13th, 2022. The storm brought with it massive rainfall, with some regions receiving over 30 inches. The flooding and it’s resulting damage, have cause the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service to declare a Public Health Emergency on the island, with the Puerto … Continue reading Puerto Rico Disaster Relief – Supporting Communities after Hurricane Fiona
Announcing 2022 Virtual Nonprofit Expo Series
The 2022 Virtual Nonprofit Expo Series begins on Wednesday, October 5th! Join the Employee Giving Program via Teams from 11:00AM-12:00PM every Wednesday through November 16th to learn about nonprofits engaged in the work you care about. Each week will feature organizations working in the following key service areas. Click on the specific link to register for … Continue reading Announcing 2022 Virtual Nonprofit Expo Series
Now Recruiting 2022 Employee Giving Program Ambassadors
Bring a little inspiration to your day and build connection with your team by signing up to be an Ambassador. The Employee Giving Program is now recruiting King County Employees to serve as an Ambassadors for this year's Annual Giving Drive to their work groups/sites. As an Ambassador, you are the heart and soul of … Continue reading Now Recruiting 2022 Employee Giving Program Ambassadors
Now is the Time to Invite Your Favorite Nonprofit
Employee referred nonprofits are our favorite! It is our goal, after all, to connect Employees to the causes they care about. Invite your favorite nonprofit here. As an Employee Champion, during the Annual Giving Drive this fall you may: Share about your favorite nonprofit Invite them in or do a special event in their honor … Continue reading Now is the Time to Invite Your Favorite Nonprofit
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
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
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
