News & Events
News and Events
The latest news and information about Our Promise. View upcoming events, sign up for the newsletter or submit an event for our calendar.
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.
Recover. Rebuild. Revive California.
Important Dates
With 23,000 current donors and more than 290,000 employees, the State of California can make a major impact on local communities with a gift through Our Promise workplace giving campaign.
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: 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 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.
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: 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.
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.
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.