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
Nonprofits
Expo Recap: Mental Health, Disabilities and Substance Abuse 🏡
In a season where needs for support are so prevalent, it was encouraging to hear from this week’s presenters. These mighty organizations are serving the whole age range: tiny newborns to youth to adults. Learn more about their specific programs by clicking the links below or listening to the recording. From the Employee Giving Drive … Continue reading Expo Recap: Mental Health, Disabilities and Substance Abuse 🏡
Expo Recap: Environment 🌲
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 🌲
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
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
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
