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
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 🐴
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
King County Employees Making a World of Difference—Here and Abroad
$97,277 That’s how much King County employees gave in 2020 to support Global Impact and their more than 100 trusted international charity partners. In fact, King County was once again the top performing employee giving campaign for them. Global Impact addresses humanitarian issues around the world, such as disaster response, human trafficking, education, clean water, … Continue reading King County Employees Making a World of Difference—Here and Abroad
Now Recruiting 2021 Employee Giving Program Ambassadors
We came together virtually in 2020. Join us again in 2021. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, staggering uncertainty, and 6 feet apart, we came together (virtually) and raised a record-breaking $2.39M for 945 nonprofits and our community in 2020! Employee Giving Program Ambassadors made that happen. We can’t thank those of you … Continue reading Now Recruiting 2021 Employee Giving Program Ambassadors
Join the Annual Giving Drive Celebration May 6
Each year, the King County Employee Giving Program takes the time to publicly recognize those employees who make the Annual Giving Drive a success. This past year’s drive, probably more than any other, had a major impact on non-profit organizations in King County, the region, and beyond by raising over $2.3 million. Please join us … Continue reading Join the Annual Giving Drive Celebration May 6
Join us! 2021 Nonprofit Application Cycle & Workshops
For over 30 years, King County employees have been donating money and time to the nonprofits of their choice through the Employee Giving Program. This past year saw them raise over $2 million. For nonprofit organizations to benefit from this program, they must apply annually and meet the eligibility requirements -- even if they have participated in … Continue reading Join us! 2021 Nonprofit Application Cycle & Workshops
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
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
CARES Act Changes for 2020 Charitable Contributions
Did you know the CARES Act might change how you deduct charitable contributions for 2020? One of the changes to the tax law for 2020 under the CARES Act is that if you do not itemize, you may still be able to deduct $300 in charitable contributions. This is different than previous years and effectively … Continue reading CARES Act Changes for 2020 Charitable Contributions
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