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 🌲
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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 🚲
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 🐴
How you can help people facing severe winter weather
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
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
Join Us: 2019 Nonprofit Applications & Workshops
If you're part of a nonprofit and want to participate in the King County Employee Giving Program, we're kicking off our 2019 application cycle — and you're invited! We've grown to more than 1,100 participating organizations. In 2018, King County employees pledged $2 million to their favorite organizations. And that total doesn't include all the … Continue reading Join Us: 2019 Nonprofit Applications & Workshops
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
King County Information Technology (KCIT) Pilots Volunteer Program
In 2018, the King County Employee Giving Program (KCEGP) is launching its new volunteer program. In partnership, King County Information Technology (KCIT), a department of King County government, and KCEGP are initiating a pilot engagement to accomplish three objectives: Understand technology needs of Nonprofits Align volunteer services Establish an ongoing program KCIT has more than … Continue reading King County Information Technology (KCIT) Pilots Volunteer Program
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