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Dear Colleague,
For over 50 years, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) has served as one of the nation’s leading philanthropy organizations. Throughout the years, Miami Valley CFC has ranked among the top nationwide CFCs addressing local and global community needs through our campaign giving. Although we are poised again this year to be among the top, we realize this will require extraordinary commitment from all of us.
We hardly need any reminders that these are difficult times, yet every year the generosity of your CFC contributions is astounding. In fact, last year Miami Valley CFC provided $3,218,354 to 1,655 local, national, and international charitable organizations. The amazing contributions by all our federal employees resulted in Miami Valley CFC being ranked 14th nationally out of 197 campaigns. However, many charities and non-profits are struggling to survive, putting many worthwhile programs at-risk. Therefore, it is imperative we continue to make a difference by helping the charities and those who are dependent upon them. Together – as one CFC team.
Our 2012 campaign theme is “Making a difference together!” This reminds us that our collective giving affects individuals and communities, both locally and around the world. Every contribution means that someone is comforted, fed, made well, given hope or enriched.
Last year’s campaign saw the successful implementation of e-pledge, a tool which has made it easier than ever to donate. Over fifty percent of the contributions were accomplished through this electronic process. In addition, e-pledge improves the efficiency of the donation process and reduces administrative costs, ensuring the maximum amount of dollars contributed go to the charity or charities you choose. I highly encourage you to use e-pledge this year. Simply visit www.miamivalleycfc.org and follow the prompts.
Thank you for your impassioned drive to make a difference in past years and for your support of Miami Valley CFC in the future. I look forward to working with you to experience the difference we can make…together.

Gail P. Forest, SES 2012 Chair, Miami Valley Combined Federal Campaign Director, Plans and Programs Air Force Research Laboratory Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
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