2013 CFC-O kicked off Sept. 16 for those in need

RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom - The Combined Federal Campaign kicked off at the 501st Combat Support Wing Sept. 16, 2013, at the RAF Alconbury bowling center with Col. Angela Cadwell, 501st CSW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, 501st CSW command chief, making the first donations. The CFC is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with almost 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year. Please contact your local CFC representative to request a charity list or a pledge form (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)

2013 CFC-O kicked off Sept. 16 for those in need

Published Sept. 18, 2013
501st Combat Support Wing Public Affairs Office

RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom -- Your opportunity to give to your favorite charity through the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O) began Sept. 16. The CFC-O, which ends Nov. 15, is the annual workplace giving campaign for the five overseas unified combatant commands. Administered by Global Impact, the CFC-O raised more than $13.6 million in 2012, demonstrating the generosity of overseas Department of Defense uniformed and civilian personnel.

Serving overseas often provides the unique opportunity to see firsthand the hardships people face around the world: limited access to clean drinking water, malnutrition and lack of educational opportunities, to name a few. Pledging through the CFC-O offers another opportunity to touch the lives of people in military communities, across the nation and around the world.

"CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign," said Master Sgt. Abe Martinez, the 501st Combat Support Wing lead installation project officer for this year's CFC. "The CFC is a cost-efficient and effective method for providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all."

With more than 2,600 charities to choose from, contributors can find and support causes that have personal significance. Contributors also have the option to give to the overseas military community through the Family Support and Youth Program (FSYP) fund. FSYP donations are returned to overseas military installations to support quality of life programs for uniformed service members, federal civilians and their families.

Contributors may visit www.cfcoverseas.org to complete a paperless contribution via credit card, debit card or e-check. Donations can also be made via payroll allotment, cash or check on a paper Pledge Card.