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News and Events
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Our Promise Kick-Off Celebration
Get Inspired to Give
We’re celebrating 65 Years of Caring for California! After a two-year hiatus, we’re once again gathering at the Capitol to kick off the Our Promise California State Employees Giving at Work campaign. Join us on October 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., on the West Steps (1315 10th St, Sacramento).
Pre-register by September 30 to be entered to win a prize!
Our Promise Campaign Chairs
2022 Co-Chairs and Vice Chair Announced
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.
65 Years Caring for California
Important Dates
With 24,000 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.
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 65-year history.
State employees will be able to create their accounts through Cal Employee Connect.