2010 CFC-O extended to Dec. 15 to provide additional opportunity to give Published Dec. 9, 2010 RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Department of Defense uniformed and civilian personnel continue to give back to help people and communities in need in military communities, across the nation and around the world. Since Oct. 4, personnel in the five combatant commands pledged more than $10 million through the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas. Recognizing the need is greater than ever, the commands have extended their campaigns to Dec. 15. To date, 6,413 people assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe have donated $1,477,916.84 with a 97 percent contact rate. "That's an employee participation rate of 21 percent, (with) an average contribution of $230.46," said Capt. Lorena Venegas, USAFE command manager for CFC-O. "Out of 31,013 potential donors, 30,193 have been contacted." The captain said a majority of the donations are through payroll deductions. The campaign features more than 2,300 organizations working to address the many critical needs throughout the world. Many of these charities support reintegration programs for service members overseas, as well as various other programs for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. The CFC-O, managed by Global Impact, offers contributors the opportunity to give using the traditional paper pledge card or through e-Giving at www.cfcoverseas.org . Contributors can also elect to support their local overseas military communities through the Family Support and Youth Programs. Donations to FSYP are returned to the installation to support quality of life programs. Find out more at www.cfcoverseas.org or from your local area CFC-O representative.