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Sometimes
you wonder if what you do really makes a difference, especially when
there is so much need. I used to think this way until some time ago when
I heard a presentation from a local charity that works with children in
foster care. As I listened to the presentation, I closed my eyes and saw
the image of child being shuttled from one place to the next carrying
what little they owned in a garbage bag. My heart was touched and I
wanted to do something that would make a difference.
Participating in the combined
Federal Campaign (CFC) is a way for Federal
employees to make a difference, and our
theme for this CFC year is “iCare”. Through
the CFC, we can help a foster child, feed the hungry, help find a cure,
or just lend a hand. Showing "iCare" is what the Federal community does
in so many ways and for so many people.
We urge you to reflect on how you can make
a difference in someone else’s life, and in our community on a local
and/or national level.
2009 was a
record-breaking CFC year with over $4.4 million raised to help local and
national charities. And as you might guess with us still being in an
economic downturn, the needs of people and causes continue, and are even
greater than usual. That is why it’s so vitally important to our
community this year that those of us who say “iCare” act upon that
ability and help out through the CFC campaign. Don't underestimate the
power of your thoughtfulness and generosity! Use the power of the "iCare"
theme, and remember that if you can only give a few dollars a week
through CFC, it adds up to a big difference.
We are counting on you to
take part in the 2010 CFC campaign and to continue the spirit of caring.
Working together “We Can” make the
2010 CFC Campaign the best yet! |