The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign runs from Oct. 1 to Nov. 9, 2012. This year's campaign is themed "Tides of Change" through Okaloosa and Walton counties. (Courtesy graphic)
Cody and Nina Cobia, representatives of an organization that provides service dogs to veterans, pose in front of their booth with their dog, Toni, during the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff at the Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 25, 2012. Toni is a service dog that aids physically disabled people and veterans with daily tasks such as picking up items, turning on lights and opening doors. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin D. Kim)
Molly and Bob Larson, representatives of an organization that supports veterans, pose at their booth during the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff at the Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 25, 2012. Many booths provided complementary items to market their respective programs within the CFC. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin D. Kim)
Airmen visit various booths for information during the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff at the Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 25, 2012. Organizations with different causes presented an abundance of information for Airmen before they potentially donate to the campaign. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin D. Kim)
Dozens of Airmen met with various representatives from charities during the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff at the Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept 25, 2012. The charities boasted their programs with display booths, pamphlets, presentation boards and free marketing items. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin D. Kim)
by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Kim
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
10/1/2012 - HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Airmen amassed to gather information on an assortment of charities at the 51st anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff of Okaloosa-Walton counties at the Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field, Sept. 25.
This year's "Tides of Change" campaign runs through Okaloosa and Walton counties from Oct. 1 to Nov. 9.
The mission of the CFC is to support and promote philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees an opportunity to improve the quality of life for all, according to a CFC press release.
"The success of the Combined Federal Campaign demonstrates the commitment of Federal employees to public service," said Diane Thomas, vice president of Okaloosa-Walton Counties CFC in the release. "Not only do federal employees devote their livelihoods to their country, but their generosity has made the CFC one of the most powerful philanthropic forces in the world."
The kickoff began with lines of informational booths boasting pamphlets and free promotional giveaways to attract potential donors.
There are more than 150 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally that help raise millions of dollars each year. The CFC is also the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity program, according to the release.
"The most important thing to know about the CFC is that our service members have the ability to help others who aren't able to repay them," said Master Sgt. Howard E. Donald, CFC base project officer. "There are a wide spectrum of charities that anyone can choose from and every dollar makes an impact!"
For more information, contact Donald at 884-7345 or your unit Keyworker.
