RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Ramstein Airmen have until Jan. 15 to donate through the Combined Federal Campaign.
The CFC promotes and supports 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.
Last year, members of the 86th Airlift Wing pledged $68,000 during the 2019 campaign, according to Maj. Brooke Kibel, 86th Airlift Wing community and area project officer. This year the base goal is $100,000.
The CFC is the world's largest annual workplace charity campaign, with almost 200 CFC campaigns throughout the U.S. and overseas raising millions of dollars each year.
Pledges made by federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season will support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. Pledge options include payroll, credit/debit card, through a bank account or by volunteering at an organization and monetary donations must be at least $1.
“It’s time for our annual season of giving through the CFC,” Kibel said “In 2019, federal employees and retirees pledged more than $86.4 million in monetary pledges and volunteer time for local, national and international charities. These generous contributions continue to support thousands of CFC charities working across a wide range of cause areas, including human rights, disaster relief, veteran support, global health, clean water, education and more.”
Established in 1961, the program allows federal employees the opportunity to donate to more than 2,000 non-profit organizations. The CFC is one of two organizations authorized to solicit federal employees in the workplace on behalf of health and human welfare charitable organizations.
Anyone wishing to contribute should contact their group or squadron representatives or visit https://cfcoverseas.givecfc.org/index.php/ for more information.