Base kicks off CFC drive

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  • By Tim Norton
  • 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. --  The 482nd Fighter Wing kicked off its annual Combined Federal Campaign drive on Nov. 16. This year's theme is: Now More Than Ever...WE Can Make a Difference!  The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of approved charitable organizations.

The CFC began in the early 1960's to coordinate the fundraising efforts of various charitable organizations so that the federal donor would only be solicited once in the workplace and have the opportunity to make charitable contributions through payroll deduction.

Federal employees continue to make the CFC the largest and most successful workplace philanthropic fundraiser in the world. Continuing a long-standing tradition of selfless giving, in 2009, federal employees raised over $275 million dollars for charitable causes around the world.

Very shortly wing personnel will be contacted by a key worker and asked to consider making a gift through the CFC. Participation in the CFC is strictly voluntary - coercion is forbidden. 

Homestead ARB's drive will take place Nov. 16 - Dec. 14 and has set a goal of $35,150.

For more information contact the 482nd FW CFC Campaign Manager, Capt. Samuel Overholt at 305-224-7989.