Disaster and Emergency Giving

How to help through the EGP

When emergencies strike, King County employees want to help. Because of our relationship with hundreds of nonprofits doing work all over the world, we are in a unique position to respond with a list of known and verified organizations that are participating in the EGP. We also know that our list is not exhaustive, as it is limited to those participating in the program. We encourage employees to research all options and organizations because every action helps. Know of a nonprofit not in our program? Refer them here for the next application cycle. 

Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Relief

On February 6, 2023 a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake, and aftershocks, occurred near the Türkiye-Syria border resulting in one of the largest natural disasters the region has seen in recent times. The death toll has climbed to over 46,000 and came at a time when the region was already experiencing an humanitarian crisis. 

The Executive has authorized a 21-day period for donations in accordance with K.C.C. 3.12.222 and 3.36. 

Dates: February 23, 2023 - March 15, 2023

3 Ways to Give: Employees may give in three ways during this special response; time donation, one-time payroll donation, and by credit card or e-check on the storefront.

Payroll and Time Donations

Pledge forms must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. March 15, 2023

• Send by email to employeegiving@kingcounty.gov,
• Send interoffice KCEGP CNK-HR-0231, or
• Deliver in person to 2nd Floor Chinook Building BPROS window. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Download pledge forms for time and payroll donations below:

• Fillable PDF pledge form (.pdf) Pro-Tip: Download and save to computer and open in Adobe for easy electronic signature. 
• Printer friendly PDF pledge form (.pdf) Ideal for folks who would prefer to print and sign, or for employees not traditionally at a computer.  

Time Donation

• Donation of accumulated vacation and/or compensatory time. 
• Minimum 4 hours, Maximum 40 hours. 
• Whole increments only.
• Only eligible vacation and comp time. 

One-time Payroll Donation 

• Will be processed on 03/30/23 pay check. 

You can find more details about time and payroll donations on page 2 of the pledge form. 

Three nonprofits eligible for time or payroll donations

1. American Red Cross - Türkiye (Turkey) earthquake response #9343 

• The American Red Cross is part of the global network of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world. This international network is responding to calls for assistance from the local Türkiye and Syria Red Crescent Societies that are on the ground, with funding and specialized teams as requested.  Learn more 

2. Empact Northwest #10108

• Empact Northwest is a non-profit, non-governmental entity providing rescue, medical, and logistical support to those affected by disaster worldwide; preparedness support to communities in need; and professional rescue training. It is the only internationally deployable nonprofit Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team in the United States. They have two teams on the ground in the region providing search and rescue, medical assistance, and relief supplies. News | Empact Northwest
  

3. Médecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders #4172

• Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was already on the ground in the region and activated their emergency and disaster response plans immediately.  They immediately began treating people in their clinics and assisting local hospitals. Additionally, they have set up mobile clinics and are providing disaster relief support such as distributing supplies, donations of emergency kits, providing tents and winter kits.  Learn more

Credit Cards or e-Checks

• On the storefront
• All EGP nonprofits that identified they are doing work in response to the earthquakes are listed on the storefront.

Read FAQs regarding this special response here