CFC Kicks Off at South Florida L&DC

District Manager Jeffrey Becker cuts the ribbon at the official CFC kick off at the South Florida Logistics and Distribution Center. Photo: Jennifer Thonus

South Florida L&DC employees were thrilled to have their location as the site for the CFC kick off. Photo: Jennifer Thonus

The Combined Federal Campaign, or CFC, is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 200 campaigns throughout the country and internationally to help to raise millions of dollars each year.

Thanks to postal employees’ generous contributions, the South Florida District won the Traveling Trophy Award for the 2010 Atlantic Coast Combined Federal Campaign. The Traveling Trophy, also known as the CFC’s “Stanley Cup,” is the premier award. This trophy travels from federal agency to federal agency based on award criteria that includes the winning agency exceeding its goal, the dollar amount increased from the previous year, and the increase in participation. The District is hoping to capture this honor again this year!

The Postal Service is part of the fabric of every American community, and our contributions to the Combined Federal Campaign demonstrate good corporate citizenship. During these difficult times, CFC is counting on the long-standing generosity to help meet and surpass this year's goal. Beginning this month, CFC key workers will be visiting your work location. The CFC is all about helping people. Consider what your pledge can buy:
-- $2 a pay period provides transportation to the hospital for dialysis treatment.
-- $4 a month buys 145 pounds of food for a food bank.
-- $10 a month pays for a complete platelet count for two children undergoing cancer treatment. -- $12 a month pays five month’s salary for an adult literacy teacher.
-- $15 a month purchases 150 trees planted by volunteers to offset the annual greenhouse gas emissions of the average family of four.
-- $35 a month buys clothing for three homeless children.

How much you give and whether you wish to designate your support to a specific charity is your decision. Most employees elect to pledge an amount to be withheld regularly from their paycheck while others give a one-time gift during the campaign. Your gift will help shape the lives of thousands of people in our local community, across the country, and around the world.