People around the country are facing extreme challenges due to winter weather. As of Feb. 18, 34 deaths were linked to severe weather across seven states. Residents in Texas are facing severe cold, long-lasting power outages, water issues and food insecurity. Things are bad in Oklahoma, after a record-setting stretch of sub-zero temperatures. A winter … Continue reading How you can help people facing severe winter weather
Natural Disaster Relief
Giving during COVID-19
Here at the program, we believe in the strong power of philanthropy and know that our nonprofit organizations are on the front lines of this work. This is a long haul issue and we need our nonprofit organizations to make it through to the other side. Philanthropy is a huge act of community and builds … Continue reading Giving during COVID-19
Hurricane Dorian – Helping after Natural Disasters
by Maddy Taylor On September 1, 2019, Hurricane Dorian, with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, was the most powerful tropical cyclone on record to strike the Bahamas, reaching its peak as a Category 5. The estimated $7 billion in property damage was catastrophic; most structures were destroyed or swept out to sea. Over 70,000 … Continue reading Hurricane Dorian – Helping after Natural Disasters
Hurricane Harvey – How you can help
On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane in Texas. Over the weekend, it brought with it devastating flooding and destruction. See full article from New York Times here. “This event is unprecedented & all impacts are unknown & beyond anything experienced,” ~National Weather Service The greatest anticipated needs after … Continue reading Hurricane Harvey – How you can help
EGP Nonprofits Respond to Hurricane Matthew
On October 6, 2016, Hurricane Matthew – “the most powerful hurricane to threaten the Atlantic Seaboard in over a decade” (Seattle Times, Hurricane threatens some of South’s most storied cities) – has caused great devastation to southern Haiti killing hundreds with a rising death toll expected due to the lack of water, shelter and food. … Continue reading EGP Nonprofits Respond to Hurricane Matthew
EGP Nonprofits Respond to Nepal Earthquake
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, 2015 at midday local time. The epicenter is located 50 miles NW of the capital, Kathmandu. Over 6 million people live within 60 miles of the epicenter. Other nearby cities, such as Pokhara, are expected to be affected as well. An hour later, a strong aftershock of … Continue reading EGP Nonprofits Respond to Nepal Earthquake
King County Employee Giving Program 