Why we gave

"I should."

"Habit. I always do."

"Metro Transit auction."

"It makes me feel good."

"Helps tracks donations for taxes."

"I believe it is a civic duty to contribute."

"I can honestly say 'I gave at the office.'"

"I like having many choices of agencies to donate to."

"The agencies which I contribute to are important to me."

"Appreciate being able to make more informed selection."

"I can contribute to organizations I might not hear about any other way."

"I like being able to contribute in conjunction with other government employees."

"I volunteer with several agencies and took the chance to donate money as well."

"As Americans, we have been given so much; so it could be said that much is expected from us."

"Because I am in the fortunate position to have a wonderful job with the County, I feel it is my duty."

"To give back to those who are not as fortunate, in the local as well as international community."

"I like the ease of it coming out of my check rather than having to write individual checks."

"By being able to donate anonymously, I save the nonprofits money in brochures and donor mailings that I really do not appreciate receiving in the mail throughout the year."

"It is important to share one's resources with the community through donation."

"Union members motivated by our Union President to reach a certain goal."

"I want to support King County's efforts towards charitable giving."

"The donations are taken out of our paychecks automatically."

"We are one community and need to support each other."

"I like being able to say to door-to-door solicitors that I have already planned my charitable donations."

"Ease of donation through payroll deduction."

"I believe in the services I contribute to."

"Good campaign volunteer."

"It was the right thing to do."

"The large selection."

"It balances my life."