News & Events
News and Events
The latest news and information about Our Promise. View upcoming events, sign up for the quarterly newsletter or submit an event for our calendar.
2021 Kick-Off Grand Prize Drawing Entry Form
Enter once for multiple chances to win!
Enter NOW for your chance to win Our Promise swag and prizes! There will be multiple drawings and winners will be announced at the live Kick-Off event on Sept. 1.
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.
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.
Celebrate Parks & Recreation and More in July
Learn About and Support Certified Nonprofits
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.
Our Promise Prize Drawing Entry Form
Enter once for multiple chances to win!
Enter NOW for your chance to win an Our Promise prize pack. There will be 2 drawings per day starting June 29. Winners will be announced at every Facebook Live session!
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Juneteenth and More
Learn About and Support Nonprofits through Our Promise
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.
Observing Earth Day, Autism and More
Learn About and Support Certified Nonprofits
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.
Celebrating Women and More
Causes to Observe In March
Mark your calendars! March is Women’s History Month and also hosts other causes that need our support now more than ever. We’ve made your search a little easier by compiling Our Promise’s Certified nonprofits that support these various causes.
Virtual Celebration for the 2020 Campaign
The Our Promise Campaign Raised Over $5 Million
For the first time in Our Promise history, we collaboratively developed an online platform to reach a wider audience of state employees. As such, we used an online venue to commemorate the 2020 campaign and express our gratitude for all of the state employees who contributed to Our Promise: California State Employees Giving at Work.
Honoring Black History Month
Support African American communities through Our Promise
Since 1926, the United States has celebrated what is now known as Black History Month to pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.
Kick Off the New Year Learning About Nonprofits
Causes to Observe in January
The new year is a great time to start learning about important causes and health-related observances as well as the nonprofits that support them. We’ve made your search a little easier by compiling Our Promise’s Certified nonprofits that support these various causes.
Causes to Observe in December
'Tis the Season for Compassion
December hosts plenty of important causes and health-related observances. We’ve made your search a little easier by compiling Our Promise’s Certified nonprofits that support these various causes.
Four Reasons to Set Up an Our Promise Account
California State Employees Giving at Work is online
Charitable giving is easier than ever! Our Promise has partnered with Cal Employee Connect to offer online giving for the first time in its 60-year history.
State employees will be able to create their accounts through Cal Employee Connect until November 13, 2020. Anytime after November 13th, accounts may be created through the Our Promise CA website.
Remember, Remember for November
LEARN about the causes and FIND the nonprofits to support!
We’ve made your search a little easier by compiling Our Promise’s Certified nonprofits that support these various causes.
Causes to Observe in October
Learn about 5 certified organizations
You may already know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but there are so many more!
We’ve made your search a little easier by compiling Our Promise’s Certified nonprofits that support these various causes.
Patrick Harbison to Host Virtual Nonprofit Fair Live Sessions
Tune-in for the Kick-Off event September 14-18 on Facebook
For the past 4 years, Our Promise: California State Employees Giving Online has had the pleasure of Patrick Harbison as a publicist, ensuring that our mission to connect California state employees with nonprofits is fulfilled with flair!
