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CFC offers chance to support charities across nation

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  • By Master Sgt. Tammie Moore
  • Air Force District of Washington Public Affairs
JOINT BASE ANDWERS, Maryland --  The 2014 Combined Federal Campaign has begun, providing members of the National Capital Region the chance to conveniently donate to international, regional and now even hometown charities.

"The CFC is a great program and this year it has gotten even better," said Master Sgt. Alfred Toney AFDW CFC coordinator. "In the past you could only support CFC charities in the region you currently lived in, but that limitation is now gone. Through Universal Giving, you can now support charities outside of your donation region. Now you can continue funding CFC-approved organizations you aided at prior assignments. You can even donate to a CFC-approved organization in your hometown."

More than 2,700 local, national and international charitable organizations participate in the CFC, which requires participating charities to meet established standards and pass annual reviews.

"Charities that apply to receive funds through the CFC are required to submit an extensive review of their financial and government practices prior to acceptance," according to the CFC webite. "This eligibility review has helped set standards for participation in giving initiatives that transcend the community."

These organizations range from charities designed to help make a child's last wish come true to those that support struggling veterans.

Donating to a CFC charity has never been simpler according to Toney.

"There is no need to fill out a paper form anymore," said Toney, who works in AFDW current and future operations. "You simply can go online and process your donation. In fact, making a donation electronically saves CFC processing fees and Universal Donations can only be made online."

To obtain a directorate's donation code, contact a CFC representative. For more information about CFC, visit www.cfcnca.org.