Thursday, October 10, 2013

TOP STORY>>Combined Federal Campaign underway

By Airman 1st Class Cliffton Dolezal
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Oct. 1 at Little Rock Air Force Base.

The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

“I think the CFC is great,” said Maj. Aron Peña, the Little Rock AFB organizer and point of contact for the CFC. “It makes it easier to focus all of our giving efforts once a year.”

The CFC is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity. Almost 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and overseas work together, raising millions of dollars each year. Pledges are made by federal employees (federal citizens, postal and military) during the campaign which lasts from Sept. 1-Dec. 15. The donations support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.

In 2012 the CFC raised more than $250 million to donate to charities nationally, internationally and locally as well as right here at Little Rock AFB. A portion of that $250 million, nearly $228,000, came from donors at Little Rock AFB.

The base surpassed their goal of $200,000, said Peña.

Peña’s goal for the base this year is to reach 100 percent of Team Little Rock with 30 percent participation.

“The goal is to raise $205,000, which is $5,000 more than last year,” said Peña.

Charities wishing to participate in CFC must complete an annual application process. Organizations may apply to be listed as local, national or international charities depending on their area of service. Members of the Office of Personnel Management, which oversee the program, maintain strict eligibility and public accountability criteria that all participating CFC charities must meet.

For more information please visit www.opm.gov/combined-federal-campaign/.

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