Annual Combined Federal Campaign Kicks Off

The 2005 to 2006 Combined Federal Campaign began Sept. 1 and will run six consecutive weeks through Dec. 15 for bases within the continental United States. The overseas CFC campaign will run from Oct. 1 through Dec. 15. Exact dates and campaign goals are established in each geographic area by the local federal coordinating committee and are available through the installation CFC project officer. Last year, federal employees and service members donated a record-setting $257 million to the campaign. Contributions can be in cash, check or by payroll deduction. On average, one in four federal employees or their dependents will benefit from the campaign charities this year, CFC officials said. Donors may designate which charity or charities receive their money by filling out a pledge card. For more information, contact local campaign project officers or visit the CFC Web site at www.opm.gov/cfc.