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
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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 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
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
It’s Time to Invite Your Favorite Non-Profit!
Is your favorite non-profit not part of our program? Let’s 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 It’s 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 Program’s (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 – 34
We are in the final week of the Employee Giving Program’s (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 year’s 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 – 34
Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 29 – 31
The Employee Giving Program’s (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 – 31
Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 23 – 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. Don’t miss your chance to join the hundreds of employees that have made a … Continue reading Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 23 – 28 to give
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