Annual Combined Federal Campaign kicks off Published Aug. 26, 2005 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- The 2005 to 2006 Combined Federal Campaign begins Sept. 1 and runs six consecutive weeks through Dec. 15 for bases within the continental United States. The overseas CFC campaign begins Oct. 1 and runs six consecutive weeks through Dec. 15.Exact dates and campaign goals are established in each geographic area by the local federal coordinating committee and are available through the installation CFC project officer.The CFC was established in 1961 and is the largest workplace charity campaign in the country. This annual fall fundraising drive allows nearly 4 million federal employees and servicemembers to contribute to thousands of local and national nonprofit organizations.Last year, federal employees and servicemembers donated a record-setting $257 million to the campaign. Contributions can be in cash, check or by payroll deduction.On average, one in four federal employees or their dependents will benefit from the campaign charities this year, CFC officials said. Donors may designate which charity, or charities, receives their money by filling out a pledge card.For more information, people can contact their local campaign project officers or visit the CFC Web site at www.opm.gov/cfc. (Courtesy of Air Force Personnel Center News Service)