Itโs 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
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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
Itโs Time to Invite Your Favorite Non-Profit!
Is your favorite non-profit not part of our program? ย Letโs change that! Over the last 35 years, our list of non-profits has grown from around ten to almost 1300, partly because of referrals from Employees. Photo of many hands forming a heart-shape by Rosy / Bad Homburg / Germany from Pixabay Some of those employee … Continue reading Itโs Time to Invite Your Favorite Non-Profit!
Annual Giving Drive: Reason 35 to give
#35 Better Together We promised to share 35 reasons to give during the 35th Anniversary of the Employee Giving Programโs (EGP) Annual Giving Drive. Throughout the drive, we shared stories of a variety of organizations that support a range of causes, from education and literacy to mental health and disability services. We have witnessed the … Continue reading Annual Giving Drive: Reason 35 to give
Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 32 โ 34
We are in the final week of the Employee Giving Programโs (EGP) Annual Giving Drive. Over 1,100 employees have participated, and we have raised over $1 million to date. We are on pace to beat last yearโs total contributions! We encourage everyone to set aside 10 minutes this week to support their favorite nonprofit. November … Continue reading Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 32 โ 34
Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 29 โ 31
The Employee Giving Programโs (EGP) Annual Giving Drive is a perfect time to support a cause that speaks to you. There are a variety of ways to participate including making a financial, time, or volunteer donation. As the drive winds down (you still have a little over one week to donate) and to honor Veterans … Continue reading Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 29 โ 31
Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 23 โ 28 to give
We hope that you utilized the extra hour from the end of daylight savings to participate in the Annual Giving Drive. If you did not, then there is no need to worry because there are still two more weeks to participate. Donโt miss your chance to join the hundreds of employees that have made a … Continue reading Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 23 โ 28 to give
Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 15 – 22
We are in the fifth week of the Annual Giving Drive and are making great progress. King County Employees have raised over $600,000 and more than 600 employees have participated. Witnessing the power of our employees is incredible. There is still time to participate in the Employee Giving Programโs Annual Giving Drive and there are … Continue reading Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 15 – 22
Power of giving: Better together
Reason 14 to give is to join the power of giving. The Employee Giving Program helps King County employees support a multitude of causes from arts, culture, and humanities to mental health services, and more. We have been doing this for 35 years and it is amazing to see the positive impact King County employees … Continue reading Power of giving: Better together