2010 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas Reaches $10 Million Milestone in Pledges from Department of Defense Uniformed and Civilian Personnel

Department of Defense uniformed and civilian personnel continue to give back to help people and communities in need in military communities, across the nation and around the world. Since October 4, personnel in the five combatant commands pledged



By US AFRICOM Public Affairs Combined Federal Campaign ALEXANDRIA, Virginia Dec 07, 2010
Department of Defense uniformed and civilian personnel continue to give back to help people and communities in need in military communities, across the nation and around the world. Since October 4, personnel in the five combatant commands pledged more than $10 million through the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O). Recognizing the need is greater than ever, the commands have extended their campaigns to Dec. 15, 2010. The campaign features more than 2,300 organizations working to address the many critical needs throughout the world. Many of these charities support reintegration programs for service members overseas, as well as various other programs for veterans, active duty service members, and their families. The CFC-O, managed by Global Impact, offers contributors the opportunity to give using the traditional paper pledge card or through e-Giving at www.cfcoverseas.org. Contributors can also elect to support their local overseas military communities through the Family Support and Youth Programs (FSYP). Donations to FSYP are returned to the installation to support quality of life programs. Find out more at www.cfcoverseas.org or from your local area CFC-O representative. About the CFC-O Dedicated uniformed and civilian personnel demonstrate their generosity each and every day with service to our country and by joining together to help people and communities in need through the Department of Defense Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O). The CFC-O, managed by Global Impact, is one of the most successful charitable workplace giving campaigns in the world. The five combatant commands raised more than $15.6 million in 2009 to reach out with life-saving and life-enriching services benefiting millions of people. For more information, visit www.cfcoverseas.org. About Global Impact Global Impact raises funds to address critical humanitarian needs throughout the world. Since 1956, Global Impact has generated more than $1.3 billion for thousands of charitable organizations to assure help for people and communities in need. In addition to supporting international relief and development programs, Global Impact manages two of the world's largest workplace giving programs: the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area and the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas. Global Impact is proud to hold the Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating and the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance Charity Seal. For more information, visit www.charity.org.
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