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.
Our Promise Champion: Kathleen Webb, State Controller’s Office
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Meet Kathleen Webb, Chief Operating Officer at California State Controller’s Office.
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 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: 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: America’s Homeless Veterans
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According to Federal data, there are 11,401 Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in California — by far the largest number in the country.
Meet veterans helping veterans overcome the challenges associated with the transition to civilian life. America’s Homeless Veterans is a nonprofit providing affordable housing and referrals to help support and meet the individual needs of veterans experiencing homelessness. Tune in live via Facebook on Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Our Promise Live: A Look Back at the 2021 Campaign
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Tune in live via Facebook on Tuesday, Nov. 16 to take a look back at the 2021 campaign with the Our Promise team including the Leaders United Executives.
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.
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 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.
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 Live: Becoming a Certified Nonprofit Organization
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Tune in live via Facebook on Tuesday, Nov. 2 for an informative session on how nonprofit organizations can become ‘certified’ through the Our Promise program and have 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
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 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.
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 at least two (2)
drawings per week starting in October. Winners will be announced
at every Facebook Live session!