Annual Combined Federal Campaign kicks off Published Sept. 3, 2004 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- The 2004-2005 Combined Federal Campaign began Sept. 1 in the continental United States and runs through Dec. 15. Overseas, the campaign runs Oct. 1 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 officers. Last year, federal workers reached into their pockets to donate nearly $250 million during the campaign.The campaign was established in 1961 and is the largest workplace charity campaign in the country, according to officials at the Air Force Personnel Center here. This annual fall fund-raising drive allows nearly 4 million federal employees to contribute to thousands of local and national nonprofit organizations.On average, one in four federal employees or their family members will benefit from the CFC charities this year alone, according to officials. Donors may designate which charity, or charities, receives their money by filling out a pledge card. Contributions can be in cash, check or by payroll deduction.The CFC Web site at www.opm.gov/cfc has more information. (Courtesy of AFPC News Service)