The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is a workplace giving program that allows federal employees to donate to charities through payroll deductions. It aims to promote philanthropy in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Employees have a choice in which charities their donations support and can give as little as $1 per week. The CFC reviews charities annually to ensure donations are used appropriately. It has operated for over 45 years and provides a convenient way for federal workers to support causes they care about.

2. The mission of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is to support and to promote 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.
Why CFC – Your Choice
* The Combined Federal Campaign belongs to you — Military and the Federal employee. It is a partnership between the
employee, the Federal Government and the charitable organizations that benefit all.
* CFC is a complete donor choice campaign. You direct your support to charities that work on the issues you care
deeply about.
Why CFC – Convenience
* CFC is convenient. Most Federal employees elect to pledge a specific amount to be withheld regularly from their pay
beginning in January and continuing through December. One-time gifts are also possible.
* Workplace giving has advantages. When you choose payroll deduction, you can have a small amount deducted each
pay period.
* It is efficient: Workplace giving campaigns are the most cost-effective method to raise funds for charity, and most of
what is collected from Federal donors reaches the designated groups. Efficient fund raising costs mean that more of
your dollars go toward important programs and help keep charities overhead costs low.
* It is also easy: Donors find workplace giving a simple, convenient way to support the charities they care about.
Why CFC – Accountability
* The Charities you support (through CFC) focus on people who really need help - including the hungry, the homeless,
the sick, the disabled, children and families in need, and the environment we live in.
* Federal employees review all the charities on an annual basis. Only those that meet high standards can participate in
the CFC.
* The CFC has been around more than 45 years and has a proven track record for efficiency.

3. $1 a week ($52 per year) buys:
* 12 elementary school students with trained volunteer tutors to help with reading and math.
* 10 children with bilingual beginning-to-read books to build early literacy skills
* Three 30-minute appointments for health assessment and counseling for individuals facing physical, developmental or mental health
challenges.
* 1 acre of unprotected tropical rainforest which assures protection of the natural areas vital to our climate and diverse species.
* 1 hour of expert training for a citizen's group interested in preserving natural areas in their communities
$5 a week ($260 per year) buys:
* Two months of meals for a homebound person.
* Five wigs for children with cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
* Two nights of shelter for a troubled or neglected youth.
* After school care (food, health, recreation, and homework help) for one child for a year.
* Clothing, shoes and a winter coat for one individual who has lost everything in a home fire.
* Temporary shelter for a family of four for three nights following a disaster, or shelter for 10 people for one night.
* Gas or power service for an elderly or disabled person who has been threatened with a utilities termination notice.
$10 a week($520 per year) buys:
* Two days of care for a terminally ill individual.
* Baby formula for 52 low-income infants (one each week).
* A full year of scouting for two girls.
* Five and a half weeks of work training.
* One month of preschool for a child at risk of falling through the cracks.
* Lightweight wheelchair for a person who is physically challenged.
* Allows five people being treated for mental illness to attend recovery classes that provide education, peer support, and healing
strategies.

4. *There are over 21,000 organizations you can choose from to
donate to
*You can choose one organization or split your donation among
multiple organizations
*The charity search tool
http://www.cfctoday.org/_root/index.php?content_id=5204
contains all National, International, and Local Charities in the
Combined Federal Campaign.

5. *http://www.cfcshr.org/_root/index.php?content_id=5127
*Two convenient ways to donate:
*One time donation via credit card
*Recurring donation via payroll deduction
*It’s fast and easy!
*Don’t forget to print and sign your pledge sheet, and turn
it into your CFC coordinator!

6. Help us reach NMCP’s goal of $140,000,
please contribute to the CFC!
Campaign ends December 15
Contact LT Sandra Baxter,
sandra.baxter@med.navy.mil or 3-0682 or
HM1 Shayla Robertson Shayla.Robertson@med.navy.mil or 3-4842