Combined Federal Campaign kicks off Published Sept. 4, 2003 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- The 2003 to 2004 Combined Federal Campaign began Sept. 1 and will run for six consecutive weeks through Dec. 15 for bases within the continental United States. The overseas CFC campaign will be conducted for 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 project officer.The campaign was established in 1961 and is the largest workplace-charity campaign in the country. This annual fall fund-raising drive allows nearly 4 million federal employees and servicemembers to contribute to thousands of local and national nonprofit organizations.Last year, people donated $237 million, second only to the 2001 post-Sept. 11 campaign. Contributions can be made in cash, by check or by payroll deduction.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.Local project officers have more information. The CFC Web site is at www.opm.gov/cfc. (Courtesy of Air Force Personnel Center News Service)