Thank you Federal employees!
Celebrating 30 Years of Dedicated Service to the CFC!
Edith Parrish honored at National CFC Committee Meeting
Edith Parrish, the Deputy Director of the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) was honored today at the National Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Committee meeting. Ms. Parrish was presented a proclamation declaring:
The 6th day of May in the year 2008, that the National Combined Federal Campaign Committee, hereby honor and salute Edith L. Parrish for her tireless devotion and stalwart service to charities and the people and causes they serve, during her thirty years of service to the CFC.
Pictured: Pam Haberstroh, Edith Parrish, Vince Micone and Lou Torchia
Going! Going! Gone!!! 2007 CFCNCA Campaign Knocks It Out of the Park!
2007 Campaign is a Record Breaker
The Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) held a community-wide celebration today at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Building. The celebration provided an opportunity to thank the thousands of volunteers who made it possible to achieve historic results in the 2007 CFCNCA campaign, the Federal government’s workplace giving drive.
Vince Micone the chair of the Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) had the honor of making the momentous announcement that the 2007 campaign has currently raised $61.2 million dollars (this figure is the reported amount and will be adjusted following an OPM audit). That figure is $2.4 million over last year’s amount, an increase of 2.1 percent.
“This grand total means that every day, Federal employees contribute $167,000 to vital programs at home and abroad”, said Micone. “Your starring role will touch the lives of people you will never see and never know but whose world has been profoundly changed by your effort.”
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Honorary Chairman Admiral Thad Allen Videotapes a 2007 Campaign Thank You Message
Video filmed at the new Nationals Park!
Admiral Thad Allen recently videotaped a thank you video directed at Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) donors and volunteers. As the Honorary Chairman of this year’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Nationals game in September to officially start the 2007 campaign, so he thought it was only fitting that he wrap up this year’s fundraising drive at the team’s new ballpark.
During the two years he has been the Honorary Chair the CFCNCA has raised over $120 million dollars for local and worldwide charities.
2007 Communications Contest Winners Announced
The 2007 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) recently presented awards to the winners of their annual Communication Contest. The event was held in the Ben Franklin Room at the United States Postal Service Headquarters and featured two Local Federal Coordinating Committee members (Linda Washington and Barbara Jackson) who acted as co-master of ceremonies. Please click the following link to see the list of winners. 2007 CFCNCA Communication Contest
Judging Occurs for 2007 Communications Contest
Over two dozen judges recently reviewed hundreds of entries for the 2007 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) Communications Contest. The judges made up of former loaned executives and campaign directors, employees of local non-profit agencies and other friends of the CFCNCA looked at items ranging from everything to campaign posters to websites.
Their evaluations are currently being tabulated and the winners will be announced at the Communication Contest award ceremony April 4th. The event will be held in the Ben Franklin Room at the United States Postal Service headquarters.
Please check back soon for the results.
In the meantime, please click here for photos of some of the poster entries.
Library of Congress Closes the Book on a Great Campaign!
The Library of Congress celebrated the success of their 2007 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) fund drive in the Mumford Room at their Madison Building. The highlight of the event was the appearance of the Librarian of Congress, Dr. James Billington who made time in his busy schedule to come by and congratulate his colleagues on a goal-breaking campaign.
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The Department of Treasury Closes Out Another Successful Campaign
A Pair of Million Dollar Circle Awards Presented!
The Department of Treasury held their 2007 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Closing Awards Ceremony yesterday in the department’s historic Cash Room. The event was a celebration honoring their excellent campaign which raised over $2.4 million dollars for charities not only in the DC/MD/VA region, but worldwide.
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USDA Harvests Another Goal-Breaking Campaign!
U.S. Department of Agriculture raises $1.9 million for the CFC
(2/14/08) The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) had their "All-Star Combined Federal Campaign Celebration" today on their Whitten Building patio. Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner and Under Secretary Nancy Johner provided welcoming remarks at the event which honored USDA's Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) volunteers.
USDA exceeded their 2007 campaign goal by raising $1.9 million, and in the past five years, USDA employees have donated over $9.8 million to the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA).
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Department of Defense Shatters Their 2007 Goal
A record $15.8 million raised for the CFC!
The Department of Defense held their 2007 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) Awards Ceremony on January 28th at the Pentagon and announced a record breaking $15.8 million dollars raised. The 2007 campaign total was $2.6 over their goal of $13.2 million.
Deputy Secretary of Defense and Campaign Vice Chair the Honorable Gordon England provided the event's address. "I'm a firm believer that generosity is the hallmark of a great nation... of a great people...and I have to tell you that I just grow more and more impressed with the magnificent generosity of the men and women of this Department" said Secretary England.
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2008 CFCNCA Application Schedule Set
The 2008 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) charity application schedule has been set and is now posted. The schedule includes dates of workshops that will be held at CFCNCA headquarters as well as deadlines for federation and independent charity applications, denial notices, final appeal due dates, and much more. In order to help charities apply to the 2008 campaign CFCNCA will be holding nine workshops during the month of January. The dates of these workshops as well as the full application schedule can be found here. December 14, 2007 memo
Click here to go to the CFCNCA On-Line Application Tool.
Kickoffs Highlight the Start of the 2007 CFCNCA Campaign 
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., presents Supreme Court employee Charles Tulowetzke with a door prize at the Court's 2007 CFC Dodgeball Challenge, which the Chief Justice refereed. Photograph by Steve Petteway, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Federal agencies and Departments have begun kicking of their 2007 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area campaigns with a host of events. To see a sampling of what kind of exciting and fun things are going on out on the campaign trail please click here
Elvis Sighted in DC!!!
From Riverdance to We Are the World, the stars come out at GSA
Before a standing room only crowd in their auditorium the General Services Administration (GSA) held their 2007 Fall Follies in support of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The event was hosted by none other then Elvis Presley and featured acts that ranged from the Lords of the Dance to interpretive dance to a rousing rendition of We Are The World. Please click here for full story and pictures
The Stars Come Out at the Library of Congress
3rd annual talent show is a hit!
(11/29/07) The Library of Congress held their 3rd annual employee talent show review to support the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) today in their Coolidge Auditorium. Ten different acts varying from spiritual dancing to poetry reading competed before an enthusiastic crowd of co-workers.
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DOL Hosts a Wide Variety of CFC Events
The Department of Labor (DOL) has been busy this fall raising money for the 2007 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA). From bake sales to charity fairs to Bands of Blues Brothers, DOL has been finding creative ways to beat down the doors and help raise money for those in need not only in the DC area, but across the world.
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Honorary Chairperson Walks the Walk
Admiral Thad Allen is a notable presence on the campaign trail
Admiral Thad Allen, commandant of the United States Coast Guard and 2007 Honorary Chairperson of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), has made his presence known during this year’s fundraising drive. From throwing out the first pitch at a Washington Nationals baseball game on September 21, to delivering the keynote address at the Department of Defense’s CFC kickoff, to videotaping messages of encouragement, Admiral Allen has been front and center when it comes to promoting the CFC in 2007.
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To view the video please click here
First Report Meeting Focuses on Closing the Gap
(11/14/07) An overflow crowd of Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) Campaign Managers, Loaned Executives, volunteers and friends met today at the National Press Club for a report of how the 2007 campaign is moving along. The main discussion was the need to close the gap between this year’s campaign and the 2006 drive.
“We have eight days until Thanksgiving but today we are celebrating early. We at the CFCNCA are very grateful for all that you do for the CFC. But, as the spirit of the holiday season kicks in and then we go into our final push. It is imperative that we close this gap in the next two weeks so we can head into our final stretch seeing how far ahead of last year we can finish” said the Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) chairperson Vince Micone.
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The Library of Congress Cuts the Ribbon on their CFC Charity Fair
39 CFC-supported charities on hand
The Library of Congress held a charity fair that hosted thirty-nine charities that ranged from those that help abused animals to ones that provide support for the international relief agencies. The event was held in the Library’s Madison Hall and featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony to start things off.
The festivities got under away after the Library's CFC chair and Leon Turner the vice-chair led a ribbon cutting ceremony that officially started the fair.
This the second CFC event the Library of Congress has held and with a book fair, a talent show and even word of a pet photo contest, it certainly won’t be their last.
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CFCNCA Volunteers Beautify a Local Park
Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) Loaned Executives and staff recently participated in a tree planting ceremony in the District of Columbia. The Major League team which consists of Loaned Executives Stephen Smith, Annette Wilson, Kara Brown, Ed Sheehan and Tony Powell partnered with the Student Conservation Association (SCA), a member of the Earth Share federation and the U.S. Park Service to help beautify a local park. Wendy McQuilkin (of the All Stars team) and CFCNCA Associate Director George Young also volunteered their time and services.
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A Great Day for a Walk and a Run
OPM’s 1st Annual Run/walk is a big hit!
The old Ventures hit “Walk Don’t Run” doesn’t apply at the Office of Personal Management (OPM). In fact, if OPM was going to do a re-make, the song might be re-titled “Don’t Just Stand There; Walk and Run”. OPM held their first annual Run/Walk around the memorial lake at Constitution Gardens. A large crowd of OPM employees participated in the three mile event for runners and a mile walk for the walkers.
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OPM’s Dancing With the Stars Shines!
Salsa lessons are a big hit!
The Office of Personal Management (OPM) held their version of the hit TV series Dancing With the Stars. But unlike the show, nobody was voted off and there were no losers.
OPM’s Division for Strategic Human Resources Policy hosted the free Salsa and Merengue dance lessons and attracted a rather large group to OPM’s Campbell Auditorium. Though the lessons were at no cost, they did accept donations that went toward this year’s Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA).
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GAO Spotlights On-line Giving at its Charity Fair
The Government Accountability Office held a charity fair for its 2007 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) fund drive. The fair featured thirteen charities that were on hand to bring attention to their organizations to prospective donors.
The highlight of the event was a table that featured two computers that enabled donors to not only search all of the CFC’s over 3,600 charities, but to donate on the spot! The GAO campaign staff arranged for the computers and had 2007 CFC catalogs, pledge forms and numerous other items on hand in order to make it as simple as possible for donors to make their donations right there and then.
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OPM Provides a List of Southern California Wildfire Relief Organizations
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) continues to monitor the extreme devastation occurring in Southern California due to the wildfires. At this time, OPM is encouraging Federal donors who are interested in contributing monetarily toward the relief efforts to visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s website.
For the full story and a link to the FEMA list please click here
PRESIDENT BUSH VIDEOTAPES CFC MESSAGE
President George W. Bush recorded this message to Federal employees endorsing the Combined Federal Campaign and encouraging them to participate in this year’s campaign. To view the video, please click the following link.
Thank you President Bush.
Please click here to view the video
Please click here for the text of the video
Play Ball!
2007 CFCNCA kicks off at RFK Stadium
On Friday night September 21 at RFK Stadium, the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) kicked off the 2007 campaign. To start this year’s campaign, CFCNCA Honorary Chairperson Admiral Thad W. Allen of the United States Coast Guard threw the ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of the Washington Nationals/Philadelphia Phillies game.
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White House Announces Honorary Chairman
Presidential Memo Names Admiral Thad Allen as 2007 Chairman
President George W. Bush announced that Admiral Thad W. Allen, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, has agreed to serve as the Chair of the 2007 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital
Area.
Please click here to see a copy of the White House memo
Please click here to see the video of Admiral Allen's CFC speech
More News
- Download the 2007 CFC Campaign Video
- Take a look at the 2007 Catalog of Caring
- View Admiral Thad Allen's CFC Welcome Video
Your CFC Ticket to Success is Here!
Helpful tips for the campaign are now available
A Ticket to Success was first unveiled at last week’s Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area’s (CFCNCA) First Report Meeting. The two-sided card lists 17 creative ways to make your campaign as successful as possible.
Ideas (and ways to implement them) range from scheduling a Mid-Campaign Rally to holding an Indoor Golf Tournament. The card is designed to resemble a movie ticket and is available for download. Please click the link below to receive your Ticket to Success today!
Please click here to view and download your Ticket to Success
This is the only official and complete website for the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area. The site has been reviewed and approved by the Local Federal Coordinating Committee for the 2006 National Capital Area CFC campaign. Other advertising-driven sites might list some of the charities in the campaign who pay for additional listings, but this is the only site where you will find the complete listing of all the local, national and international charities and federations in CFCNCA. Free listings are provided to all charities in the campaign.