BE A STAR IN SOMEONE'S LIFE

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace fund-raising drive. Each year, more than 300 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally help to raise millions of dollars.

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.

Pledges made by federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.

The CFC is under the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). OPM has designated responsibility for day to day management of the CFC to the Office of CFC Operations (OCFCO).

The Local Federal Coordinating Committee provides oversight for the North Central West Virginia Combined Federal Campaign and also determines eligibility for the local charities that apply to participate in the campaign.

A Word from the Campaign Chairman

ChairmanAt the beginning of every year, federal employees enjoy two holidays to pay tribute to great men of American history. We remember George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King, Jr. We honor these men because they had visions for America and Americans that still resonate with us today. They saw a country and its citizens that would prosper and inspire the world. They saw a land of plenty that could lift everyone up and lead the world in freedom, thought, and industry.

We have not yet made theses visions of freedom and equality a reality for all Americans. The United States is very prosperous in raw materials, and is seen as word leader in the areas of education, industry, and in many more things. Ours is the freest nation in the world; freedom among our citizens is unparalleled throughout history. And with that freedom is our ability to choose what we think and do. I believe that freedom is more than being able to choose what we want; it is the ability to choose to do what we think and know is right. I’m certain that those of us who have sworn to protect and defend the Constitution have done so because we are of the “right stuff” and believe in the vision of our great nation.

The other day I heard a song, and in that song was the line, “You give and take away.”  With donations made through the Combined Federal Campaign, we all have a chance to give and take away. Give a donation and take away some fear and misery during disasters. Contribute and take away hunger for the needy. Donate and give back a child’s dream. These are just a few examples of how you can exercise your freedom to choose to make a difference. There are many charities that you can donate to within the CFC program.  Some are local to us here in North Central West Virginia, some are national, and others international. I can’t tell you how to give; I can only ask that you do.

Let’s continue building the vision of a great America and help others so that they too have the freedom to choose.

In Peace,
Dave