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CFC-O 2007 kicks off

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  • By 1st Lt. Shellie Vaught
  • 51st Fighter Wing
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas, the largest workplace charitable giving program in the world, kicks off Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. in the Osan Officer's Club. 

Through the campaign, which closes Nov. 30, Osan's goal is to raise $300,000 in contributions and make 100 percent contact with Team Osan - more than 5000 military members and civilians. 

The kickoff includes a CFC-O booth in front of the base exchange, with information and contribution forms. 

During the campaign, contributors may designate their donations to more than 2,000 U.S.-based charities that work in military communities throughout the country and around the world. Those Airmen who want to donate more directly to Osan can give to the Family Support and Youth Programs, which will in turn give back to the base. FSYP brought more than $16,000 back to Osan last year. The 2007 campaign contributors' brochure already lists FSYP as a beneficiary option, so donators can simply enter how much they would like to give without having to look up the five-character identifier. 

Servicemembers can give a one-time donation, or opt for a payroll deduction. Payroll deductions take effect Jan. 1, 2008, after this year's contributions cease. Those with Internet access can take advantage of the credit card deduction option, new to the 2007 campaign. 

In 2006, servicemembers and civilians serving overseas raised more than $15.5 million for people in need. 

"Each year, servicemembers and Department of Defense civilians serving far from home reach into their pockets and give generously to help someone in need," said Renée Acosta, president of the campaign management organization for the CFC-O. "The commitment of these individuals to make our world a better place is truly amazing."

The CFC was created in the early 1960s to offer federal employees an efficient and effective way to give to their charities of choice. The convenience of payroll deduction and the choice of more than 2,000 participating charities have largely contributed to the success of the CFC. 

For more information, contact 1st Lt. Shellie Vaught, 51st Fighter Wing project officer, or Capt. Audra Goldfuss, 7th Air Force project officer, or visit the CFC-O Web site at www.cfcoverseas.org.