Physical health is a gift so easy to take for granted – until something scary or dramatic happens. Thankfully, there are a myriad of nonprofits focused on research and improving health outcomes. Through the Employee Giving Program, it is easy to find hundreds of organizations focused on disease, disorders and medical research or general health. … Continue reading Supporting Health through EGP
Expo Recap: Social & Civic Organizations 💃🏾
The world is incredibly interconnected; the Puget Sound has a tremendous number of nonprofits serving a global population. This week we heard from three organizations with rich cultural ties and programs addressing global needs. Watch the recording or click on the links below to learn more. From the Employee Giving Drive website, you can make … Continue reading Expo Recap: Social & Civic Organizations 💃🏾
Expo Recap: Education and Literacy 📚
The November 10th Expo focused on organizations serving locally and globally. Clarion West and Communities in Schools are both active in Washington. Jojo's Sanctuary focuses on Thai youth. One World Now! is a bridge between local and global with programs to prepare PNW youth for the global community. From the Employee Giving Drive website, you … Continue reading Expo Recap: Education and Literacy 📚
Supporting Early Learning at New Discovery School
Remember the imagination filled days of childhood and playing with your community? While at the time it just seemed fun, those moments were shaping who you would become as an adult. The New Discovery School is “a play-based preschool that nurtures the whole child. They foster confident, joyful learners by building a strong and inclusive … Continue reading Supporting Early Learning at New Discovery School
Expo Recap: Youth Development 🦋
There is a saying that “children are the future”, which means investment in youth development is so important. This week we heard from four incredible organizations working to develop young leaders and educated 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: Youth Development 🦋
Hope During Homelessness
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
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 🚲
How You Can Help Afghan Refugees
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
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