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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: 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.
September Live Sessions with Our Promise
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After a lively Kick-Off and Nonprofit Showcase on Sept. 1, we’re keeping the energy going every Tuesday with live sessions via Facebook.
Learn about observances in September 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.
2021 Campaign Kick-Off
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We’re keeping Our Promise to California’s nonprofit organizations. We kicked off the 2021 Our Promise with a Virtual Showcase for Nonprofits.
Our Promise Co-Chairs Announced
GovOps Secretary Yolanda Richardson Joins California's Chief Service Office Josh Fryday to Lead the 2021 Campaign
Our Promise California State Employees Giving at Work is pleased to announce our 2021 Campaign Co-Chairs: Chief Service Officer at California Volunteers Josh Fryday and Secretary Yolanda Richardson of California Government Operations. This marks the second year for Fryday, who chaired the event last year and the first for Richardson.
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.
Our Promise Campaign Co-Chairs Live
Meet Josh Fryday and Yolanda Richardson
The Our Promise Campaign is kicking off soon! Meet the co-chairs of the 2021 campaign, Chief Service Officer at California Volunteers Josh Fryday and Secretary Yolanda Richardson of California Government Operations.
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
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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.
Leaders United LIVE with Shannon Walling
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Meet former Leaders United executive, Shannon Walling, as she shares her experience with the Our Promise California campaign in 2018.
Celebrate Parks & Recreation and More in July
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July is the month of summer fun — camping, enjoying picnics, and fireworks. Did you know it’s also when we celebrate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act? It’s also a time to learn about issues that are often overlooked but affect many Californians — minority mental health and sarcoma cancers.
Learn about observances in July and certified 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 Tom Runge
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Meet former Leaders United executive, Tom Runge as he shares his experience with the Our Promise California campaign in 2018.
Leaders United Live with Kathy Darling
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Join Our Promise Senior Director Tabitha Angel as she catches up with former Leaders United Executive, Kathy Darling.
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Juneteenth and More
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As the season shifts to summer, we find not only the colors of nature in bloom but also the rainbow colors of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag. Learn more about the nonprofits that provide resources for the various causes highlighted in June. State workers have an opportunity to celebrate and support causes by making a monthly payroll donation through Our Promise.
Please remember that Our Promise donors are able to make a donation to ANY nonprofit with a 501(c)(3) status. To learn how to create your Our Promise account, please contact ourpromiseca@uwccr.org.
Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Support Asian American & Pacific Islander communities through Our Promise
Although the first Asians documented in the Americas arrived in 1587, Asian Pacific Heritage Week was first introduced in 1977 and later became Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in 1990.
Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week
Honoring California's Public Servants
Public Service Recognition Week is a time set aside to honor the individuals who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees. For over 60 years, the Our Promise CA program has partnered with state workers who are generous with their time, talent, and resources to provide the state’s largest employee giving program.
Observing Earth Day, Autism and More
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April hosts plenty of causes that need our support to recover from the unprecedented time. State workers have an opportunity to celebrate and support causes by making a monthly payroll donation through Our Promise.