Combined Federal Campaign underway this month

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  • By Tyler Hemstreet
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MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  The base Combined Federal Campaign is now running through Nov. 12. 

Last year, Team McChord raised nearly $152,000, said Capt. Edward Molenaar, 4th Airlift Squadron, McChord's CFC project officer this year. 

Federal employees and servicemembers can participate in CFC and make contributions to a wide variety of charities in cash, check or payroll deduction. CFC was established in 1961 and allows millions of federal employees and military personnel to contribute to thousands of local and national nonprofit organizations. 

By visiting www.cfcgive.org, those interested in contributing can research charities using key words to search the campaign's database, Captain Molenaar said. 

"It's a great way for people to search for something specific they want to donate to and get information about that charity," he said. 

Also new this year, the four-digit numbering system previously used to identify charities was changed to a five-digit system. 

"We just don't want people filling out the form with the same number that they've memorized over the last 20 years and then have the money not go to the right charity,"
Captain Molenaar said. 

There are several events organized on base in the next few weeks to raise awareness about a variety of charities. The base will host a four-person golf scramble at Whispering Firs Golf Course on Oct. 12 and a bowling tournament at Sounders Lanes on Oct. 17 to help get the word out about CFC, Captain Molenaar said. 

Both events will offer discounted rates on greens and lanes fees and will provide a chance for attendees to meet with representatives from local charities, he said. For more information, contact your squadron.