Every October, we get to enjoy one of the best months of the year—Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and World Animal Day. This makes it the purfect time to celebrate and support the organizations that rescue all of the adorable furbabies. World Animal Day, celebrated on October 4th is an international day of action for … Continue reading Help celebrate furbabies with the Annual Giving Drive
Small acts and big impacts with the Annual Giving Drive
The King County Employee Giving Program (EGP) helps enrich communities and provides opportunities for people to thrive. The EGP’s Annual Giving Drive is a way for you to support a variety of causes ranging from arts, culture, and humanities to racial and social justice, and everything in between. If you are unsure where to start … Continue reading Small acts and big impacts with the Annual Giving Drive
Every day is Climate Action Day with the Annual Giving Drive
The International Day of Climate Action, observed on October 24, raises awareness and mobilizing efforts to combat climate change. The day focuses on promoting global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to renewable energy sources in a just way, protect ecosystems, and advocate for policy changes that addresses the climate crisis. This day also … Continue reading Every day is Climate Action Day with the Annual Giving Drive
Celebrate Education and Literacy through the Annual Giving Drive
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on October 5, a day dedicated to honoring the contributions of teachers around the world. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future by educating, inspiring, and guiding students. This is also an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges teachers face including underfunded education systems, overcrowded classrooms, … Continue reading Celebrate Education and Literacy through the Annual Giving Drive
Nonprofits Responding to Recent Hurricanes
When disasters happen, employees want to help. During the Annual Giving Drive we have all of our employee giving tools available to make it easier for employees to support disaster recovery and preparedness year-round. Relief and recovery efforts continue in the Southeast from Hurricane Helene and are beginning as the aftermath of Hurricane Milton is … Continue reading Nonprofits Responding to Recent Hurricanes
2024 Non-Profit Expo Series
The Employee Giving Program’s Non-Profit Expo series begins on October 15th at the Chinook Building! Join us as we meet the non-profits that make our Annual Giving Drive possible! Expos are a great chance for King County employees to connect with different non-profit organizations, ask questions, and form connections! Come curious, as we have … Continue reading 2024 Non-Profit Expo Series
2024 Annual Giving Drive
It’s our favorite time of year! Starting today, October 7th through Friday November 22nd, we are reducing barriers to donations throughout King County! Join us as we take action on behalf of the issues that are important to us, build connections, and support each other. Here at the Employee Giving Program, we know that the … Continue reading 2024 Annual Giving Drive
Now Recruiting 2024 Employee Giving Program Ambassadors
Bring a little inspiration to your day and build connection with your team by signing up to be an Ambassador. Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com 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 … Continue reading Now Recruiting 2024 Employee Giving Program Ambassadors
Volunteer Spotlight: King County Metro Volunteers in Honor of a Colleague
Last month, a group of colleagues from King County Metro came together for a beach cleanup day with Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (EGP Code 2508). Their goal was to honor the memory of their colleague Cecilia Hawley. Cecilia wasn't just an amazing co-worker, she was also a beach naturalist volunteer. She previously served as an Employee … Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: King County Metro Volunteers in Honor of a Colleague
Join us: King County EGP Committee
Are you ready for a deeper level of involvement in the King County Employee Giving Program (EGP)? Consider joining the EGP Committee! The Committee is made up of employees from across the County and provides year-round strategy, planning, and active support for the program. Photo of open conference table; Image by Pexels from Pixabay This … Continue reading Join us: King County EGP Committee
King County Employee Giving Program 