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Our Promise Campaign Chairs
New chairs announced annually
Our Promise California State Employees Giving at Work is honored to host dynamic chairs from different state agencies during the campaign that runs annually October-December. State agencies – along with other departments – work to ensure that every state employee is given the opportunity to donate to philanthropic organizations throughout the state. During the campaign, employees can give to any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization having as low as $5 per pay cycle deducted from their wages.
Our Promise Chairs
YOU Made All the Difference
One-Time Donations Now Available Year-Round
With your support, the Our Promise Spring into Action campaign raised more than $10,500 to support nonprofits across the state! Each one-time donation made a difference to California’s recovery. And now, you can make a one-time donation to a cause of your choice at any time by logging into Cal Employee Connect, giving you more flexibility to respond directly to current events.
Spring into Action Results at a Glance
Celebrating the 2021 Campaign Donors and Volunteers
The Our Promise Campaign Raised Nearly $5 Million
Despite another challenging year for California, thousands of state employees continued to support their favorite causes through Our Promise: California State Employees Giving at Work in 2021.
“I’m honored to recognize my colleagues in state government for their hard work and commitment to the Our Promise program,” said 2021 Our Promise Co-Chair Josh Fryday, California’s Chief Service Officer.
Congratulations, Prize Drawing Winners!
This month is California state workers SPRING into ACTION in a celebration of giving by making a one-time gift to any 501c3 nonprofit of their choice.
Every week, we drew names at random among the Spring campaign donors for a prize pack. Here are the lucky winners so far:
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Matthew K. (Department of Pesticide Regulation)
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Colleen V. (CalTrans Dist. 6)
At the Our Promise Thank You Event on March 1, we drew the following names:
Our Promise Fundraising Results
Our Promise and state employees work hard to make a difference in your community! These are the past 5 years of fundraising results in the Our Promise Campaign. For each state department, you’ll find how many donors they have, as well as how much they’ve raised among those donors.
Our Promise Champion: Joe Xavier, CA Department of Rehabilitation
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Meet Joe Xavier, Director of California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), an organization that works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
Our Promise Champion: Kathleen Webb, State Controller’s Office
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Proud public servant and Champion for nonprofits, Kathleen Webb, Chief Operating Officer at the California State Controller’s Office, has used her influence as a state leader to support the #OurPromiseCA program for many years. Learn about how her passion and purpose stemmed from her upbringing in a household of engaged community members.
Orangevale – Fair Oaks Food Bank
Make a Difference Monday with Leaders United Executives
Despite its name, the Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank serves residents in all of Sacramento County. Since the onset of the pandemic, the Sacramento region reports higher levels of food insecurity than the national average.
The Our Promise Leaders United took a tour of the Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank. We were able to see their massive operation in full effect and learn about what it takes to run a food bank.
Folsom Prison Tour
Make a Difference Monday with Leaders United Executives
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is not only the largest state department in California; it’s also the world’s largest correctional employer. The CDCR team is comprised of more than 60,000 dedicated employees, working at 35 different institutions throughout California.
Our Promise Live: Becoming a Certified Nonprofit Organization
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How do nonprofit organizations can become ‘certified’ through the Our Promise program and get preferred access to state employees seeking causes to support through their donations?
Learn:
- About the cost to join (it’s free!)
- Exclusive opportunities as a certified nonprofit organization
Our Promise Live: Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento
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Learn about the Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento, a safe haven for children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect, behavioral health issues and trauma in the Sacramento region.
Our Promise Live: Champion Departments of 2020
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The generosity of thousands of California state workers enabled the Our Promise Calfornia program to raise over 5 million dollars last year for nonprofits across the country during a difficult time.
Our Promise Live: My Sister’s House
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Meet Nilda Valmores, the Executive Director, and learn about what My Sister’s House is doing to support survivors of domestic violence/human trafficking during this challenging time and how you can support them through a donation.
Survivors of domestic violence/human trafficking may be provided with culturally sensitive counseling, shelter, housing, legal, and employment services by calling the 24/7 crisis line.
If you’re inspired to donate to My Sister’s House, enter OP Code 12453 through your e-Pledge.
Our Promise Live: Fees Explained
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Thanks to the generosity of thousands of California state workers, the Our Promise Calfornia program was able to raise over 5 million dollars last year for nonprofits across the country during a difficult time.
Video Tutorial: How to Set Up Your e-Pledge
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Now that Our Promise has gone digital, making a monetary donation to your favorite nonprofit has never been easier.
Our Promise Live: Latino Leadership Council
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The Latino Leadership Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting Latino families to bilingual and bicultural services and advocating for wellness in the Latino community.
Leaders United LIVE with Lauri McRae
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Meet former Leaders United executive, Lauri McRae, as she shares her experience with the Our Promise California campaign in 2017.
Leaders United LIVE with Dawn Clark-Lamb
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Former Leaders United executive, Dawn Clark-Lamb shares her perspective and passion, from her experience with the Our Promise California campaign from 2017 to today.
Focus on Health in August
Learn About and Support California's Nonprofits
August is the month of hot summer nights and gearing up to go back to school, which makes it an ideal time to focus on health issues like immunizations.
Learn about observances in August and California nonprofit organizations that support causes related to them. State workers have an opportunity to celebrate and support causes by making a monthly payroll donation through Our Promise.
Leaders United LIVE with Danielle Gist
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Our Promise Senior Director Tabitha Angel chatted with former Leaders United Executive Danielle Gist to learn about what the program was like and how Our Promise makes a difference.