2005 Combined Federal Campaign
Check/Cash Contributions towards Hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Wilma Relief
Although the official kickoff for the 2005 [Insert Local Campaign Name] will
not occur for several weeks, the [Insert Local Campaign Name] is providing a
way for Federal donors to begin contributing through the [Insert Local Campaign
Name] beginning on September 1, 2005 to CFC organizations identified by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as providing disaster relief to those
affected by Hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.
How to Give
1. Print the model pledge card from this link - http://www.opm.gov/cfc/disasters/PledgeCard.pdf [99 KB].
2. Select one or more CFC organizations that are providing disaster relief to
those affected by Hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Wilma from this link - http://www.opm.gov/cfc/disasters/Katrina, Rita, and Wilma-relief.asp
3. On the pledge card printed in step #1:
a. Enter your name,
b. Check the Civilian or Military box,
c. Enter your Unit/Division name,
d. Enter your work address & zip code,
e. Enter your work phone number,
f. Enter the amount of your contribution under the "Other $________ (cash/check
payable to CFC) section, and
g. Enter the four digit charity codes from the list provided in step #2 above.
4. Make a copy of the pledge card for your records.
5. Write a check payable to the "CFC" or make a cash contribution.
6. Provide the check or cash, along with the completed pledge card to your
designated Department/Agency keyworker.
Keyworkers will process your check/cash designation and provide it to the Principal
Combined Fund Organization (PCFO - local non-profit organization administering
the CFC) for distribution through the CFC.
Please note that contributions made through the CFC cannot be earmarked specifically
for use in disaster relief. In other words, CFC contributions may be used for
general operating support at the organization's discretion. Therefore, contributions
to these organizations will allow them to decide whether it will use these funds
towards Hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Wilma disaster relief or whether they will use these funds
to replenish its general funds to be used towards future disaster relief or
other programs.
In addition, the CFC should be viewed as a means for providing long term assistance
towards organizations providing disaster relief to those affected by Hurricane
Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. CFC funds to these organizations will be distributed beginning April
1, 2006.
Although, the [Insert Local Campaign Name] is providing this method for immediately
contributing to CFC organizations that are currently serving those affected
by Hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, there are many other worthy charitable organizations in
the National/International (http://www.opm.gov/cfc/disasters/CharityList.asp)
and Local Charity Listing (brochure/catalogue). We respectfully request that
donors remember that these worthy charitable organizations will still need your
generous contributions to continue providing their benefits/services throughout
the coming year. You can contribute to these National/International and Local
charitable organizations through cash, check or payroll deduction contributions
when the CFC officially begins.
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