Columbus AFB kicks off CFC 2017

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  • By Maj Stephen O. Osakue, Jr.
  • 14th Medical Support Squadron
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  The 14th Flying Training Wing kicked off the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Oct. 31 and will run until Dec. 1.

This year’s campaign theme of “Show Some Love” truly represents the spirit of the CFC and further bridges the gap between Columbus AFB and the local community.

Since 1961, the CFC has provided a consolidated fund raising effort for federal agencies to give to over 20,000 charities worldwide. CFC allows donors to give to causes ranging from disaster relief to youth development and more, regardless of geographic location. Last year the CFC Mississippi Delta/Gulf Coastal Plains raised $4.3 million for local, national and international charities.

The mission of the CFC is to promote and support 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. Cash will not be accepted for this year’s campaign. While checks are still accepted and appreciated, the online giving options make donating to the CFC even easier. Additionally, new to the campaign, federal retirees will have the option to continue supporting their favorite charitable causes through the CFC.

This year’s campaign comes at a time when the United States is in the midst of an unprecedented number of natural disasters and senseless tragedies both foreign and domestic. As military members, only some of us have the opportunity to assist with humanitarian missions, but for the first time CFC donors will have the ability to contribute financially and/or pledge volunteer time to make a hands-on difference in our community.

Traditional donation slips and catalogs are not yet available. Your CFC keyworkers can assist with online donations and will provide printed materials once they are distributed to the local level.

I look forward to another outstanding Team Blaze accomplishment as we continue to make a positive difference in the community.

Please view the following websites for detailed information regarding the CFC and its charities: facebook.com/msdeltacfc
Twitter.com/msdeltacfc
Instagram.com/msdeltacfc

To make an online donation, visit www.opm.gov/showsomelovecfc.

For specific local questions please contact Maj. Stephen O. Osakue, Jr. at 434-2168 or via email at stephen.osakue.1@us.af.mil.