Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

LTC Jason Strickland — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 07:43:45 -0400

Now that the CFC season is in full swing, who are you considering for a donation - and why?
I know, I know...some of you have angst over the CFC, but the fact is it serves as a venue for contributing to an organization you deem worthy of your hard earned dollars.
If you don't like the CFC, then don't comment here. There's a thread entitled "Combined Federal Campaign Solicitation" for your rants...

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2014 8:08 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 08:08:05 -0400

LTC Jason Strickland, I have two favorite charities I usually donate to through CFC: The Wounded Warrior Project and Compassion International.

http://www.compassion.com/

http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Sponsor a Child - Compassion International

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2014 8:38 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 08:38:35 -0400

Sir,

I typically donate to any number of childhood cancer organizations. Most frequently I donate to the Childhood Brain Tumor foundation

Welcome to The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation

The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of families and children with brain tumors, in hopes of improving the quality of life and finding cures for pediatric brain tumors. Our site features information on diagnosis, treatments, effects, and other information supported by a network of researchers and physicians.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2014 10:11 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:11:26 -0400

$300 - Disabled American Vets - very low operating cost and my money goes to those that have gave something for this country.

$300 - Screaming Eagle Aviation Association - local Fort Campbell group that is trying to raise money for an aviation memorial on Fort Campbell.

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Oct 12 at 2014 9:37 AM

LTC Jason Strickland — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 09:37:24 -0400

Online giving is the most convenient and efficient means of giving to the CFC. The convenience of pledging online allows you to complete your pledge to the CFC from the privacy and comfort of your own computer. Finding an organization (and I HIGHLY recommend Project Sanctuary #89990) is easy through the interactive search tool: http://www.cfcnexus.org

Not all regions participate, so please check the website for details.
It’s math made simple! Enter the amount per pay period and decide how much of your total annual donation goes to your designated charity.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2014 10:25 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:25:36 -0400

Fisher House! I have donated to them the past 11 years. Watched them give my grandfather a place to stay for free when he would travel for cancer treatments before he passed away.

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Oct 27 at 2014 6:48 AM

LTC Jason Strickland — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 06:48:25 -0400

Thanks for the great comments from SFC Josh Simpson, SGM Private RallyPoint Member, SFC Private RallyPoint Member, and CW5 Private RallyPoint Member! I really like hearing about the great nonprofits out there that are having a meaningful impact on our military and veteran community!