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2011 - The "50th Anniversary" of the CFC!
On March 18, 1961 John F. Kennedy signed Executive Order 10927that would ceate the Combined Federal Campaign. In the 50 years that followed, thanks to the generosity of Federal Employees, the CFC has raised almost $7 billion for charitable organizations. During this time, the CFC has grown to be the most inclusive workplace giving campaign in the world. Today, it is estimated that more than 20,000 charities worldwide participate.
CFC has evolved into a program that offers the most efficient way to raise maximum dollars at minimal cost for charities. Because of the CFC, we now have a powerful effective vehicle that givesn us an opportunity to make meaningful changes in the lives of those in need, the communiteis we live in, and the world at large.
After 50 years, it's time to celebrate this success and thank you for yor continued support. We hope you will take the opportunity to continue as a supporter into this historic year. All year long we will be recognizing the significant efforts made by federal employees through the CFC. Come be a part of history and continue to help us make a difference to those that need it most.
We are excited about the plans for the 2011 CFC and we are beginning to lay the groundwork for what, we know, will be another successful campaign for Western Massachusetts CFC.
Calling All Event Ideas and Photos!
Please share information and photos! We'd love to post your campaign events and photos on this website. Your great ideas may inspire others. Please send ideas and photos to lmarkwald@westernmacfc.org
A Message from CFC Honorary Chair,
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
"It is my profound pleasure to serve as National Honorary Chair of the 50th anniversary campaign. Never has the purpose of the CFC been more apparent or more important. I invite every Federal employee to participate as generously as possible in this year's campaign."
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We are pleased that Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan will serve as the 2011 Honorary Chair of the Combined Federal Campaign. In his role as chair, Secretary Duncan issued an inspirational letter and Public Service Announcement to Federal employees:
? Click Here to read Secretary Duncan's announcement
A Message from OPM Director John Berry
John Berry, Director of the US Office of Personnel Management, issued the following message to all department and agency heads encouraging them to celebrate and support the "50 Anniversary" of the Combined Federal Camaign, and asking them to help inspire new and greater numbers of federal donors to support the 2011 Campaign.
? Click Here for Director Berry's Message
A Message from Our Local Chair for the 2011 CFC
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is often difficult to imagine how one individual can make an impact and improve the quality of life for ourselves, our families and others.
Our CFC staff and campaign volunteers often hear from federal employees, “I am just one person, what I can do is so small, it can’t possibly make a difference.” I know that without you, without each individual pledge, we could not make the impact we have made in our communities and beyond through the Western Massachusetts Combined Federal Campaign.
In 2010, federal employees in Western Massachusetts raised $336,393. Federal employees and military personnel in Western MA should be proud of their success and their extraordinary support of the CFC and its participating charities. The dollars raised represent a 2% increase in giving from the previous campaign. 2010 also represented the first year of a merger between the Pioneer Valley CFC and the Berkshire County CFC, which created the Western MA CFC. Federal employees in both regions answered the call and donated to benefit many local, national and international charities, who will be the recipients of this outpouring of generosity throughout 2011.
This year’s charity listing provides you with a record number of participating local, national and international charitable organizations representing a wide variety of services. Regardless of your interest, there is an organization in our charity listing that will resonate with you. From animals to the arts, from civil rights to medical research, from health issues to community improvement, from employment support to disaster relief, from environmental concerns to child and family services, there is a charity for you, and it your choice how your dollars are to be spent.
I believe that all of us in Western Massachusetts can relate to how suddenly and dramatically life can change. The tornado that ripped through our community on June 1 of this year demonstrated how dependent we are on the invaluable services provided by our local charitable organizations. These charities and others work tirelessly to provide the resources, programs and services necessary to help. However, this work cannot go on without the continued support of those who care – people like you!
As we celebrate our “50 years of Giving” through the CFC in 2011, please join with us again to support the work of our CFC-participating charitable organizations.
With sincere appreciation,
Crystal Komara
Crystal Komara, Chair
Local Federal Coordinating Committee
Western Massachusetts Combined Federal Campaign
Click Here to download the Message from our Chair
Click Here to see a Map of our CFC Territory
General Information
The Western Massachusetts Combined Federal Campaign is one of more than 240 CFC's nationwide and overseas. The campaign is guided by federal regulations, which are available from the Office of Personnel Management, which has national oversight of the CFC program.
The Office of CFC Operations is located at 1900 "E" Street, NW, Room 5450, Washington, DC 20415, Phone (202) 606-2564, Fax (202) 606-5056. You can visit the website and download the regulations, view policy, locate other CFC's, ask questions of the OPM/CFC staff at www.opm.gov/cfc.
The Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) is the vehicle for management oversight for the Western MA CFC. This website is approved by the LFCC and is the official site for the Western Massachusetts CFC.
Community Health Charities of New England serves as the Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) for the Western Massachusetts CFC.
Headquartered in Hartford, CT, Community Health Charities of New England also administers the Nutmeg Combined Federal Campaign (which is a merger of Western Central Connecticut and the Southeastern Connecticut Combined Federal Campaign) and Rhode Island and Southeastern Masachusetts Combined Federal Campaign. In addition to administering three CFCs, CHC of NE administers the Connecticut State Employee Charitable Appeal, the University of MA Amherst Charitable Campaign, as well as a number of public and private sector campaigns in New England. CHC of NE represents hundreds of the most respected health organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Are You New to Federal Service (and New to the CFC)?
Tri-fold Pamphlet - Welcome to the Team
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