The generosity of our installation has a positive impact on those in local communities, across the nation and around the world. These thermometers mark our collective progress in obtaining our goal.Ĭonsider giving through the CFC to support charities helping those who need it most. In the coming months you'll see the CFC thermometers at every access control point. These unit representatives will be distributing material, educating and collecting pledges. Fort Benning hosts AER campaign kickoff rally. Each unit has identified volunteers to meet with every member of the units and directorates to ensure the success of our campaign. Fort Sill, Oklahoma: large installation category (10,000 or more active-duty Soldiers) Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri: medium (2,000-10,000) USAG Wiesbaden, Germany: small (1,000-2,000) See donations totals. The campaign is administered by the Garrison command in conjunction and support of the North Florida, Southeast Georgia CFC regional office (The hardest job in this campaign falls on the shoulders of the unit representatives. Army Emergency Relief is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Historically the bulk of donations are made before Thanksgiving. Fort Benning becomes Fort Moore in historic ceremony. This year's CFC open period is from Sept. If every Soldier and civilian donated $1 per pay period, Fort Benning could generate nearly a half million dollars for charities. While that doesn't seem like much, every donation helps. The preferred online payroll deduction method is through myPay.įor payroll deductions there is a minimum donation of $1 per pay period. Payroll deduction pledges or one time contributions can be made online or by filling out a paper pledge form. The advantage of a payroll deduction is that the amount donated is spread throughout the year and is handled through Defense Finance and Accounting Services. Donations can be made through either payroll deductions or one time donation. These charities focus on supporting our communities in every conceivable area, such as veteran issues, health care and research, education, homelessness, animal shelters, religion and more.Ĭontributions made through the CFC are tax deductible.
The CFC is a means for federal employees, military and civilian, to donate to qualifying charities.ĭonors can choose specific charities or contribute to a general fund that will be distributed amongst all charities. During the late summer and fall, unit CFC representatives work hard in support of the CFC and ensure its success. 14, 2016) -If you've been on a military installation for a while, you've undoubtedly noticed or been informed about the Combined Federal Campaign. Recent reviews from other mil-fams are a great place to start when researching Columbus neighborhoods and getting the real scoop.FORT BENNING, Ga., (Sept. Anyone who has been stationed at Fort Benning in the last five years can confirm that Fort Benning and the surrounding area have come a looooong way since the 90’s, which is undoubtedly how old these rumors are, if not older. Ladies and gentlemen, this is seriously bad intel. You’ve probably heard the rumors too: Fort Benning is miserable…don’t live in Columbus…there’s so much crime…there’s nothing to do. The “Better at Benning” campaign kicked off in 2016 in an effort to dispel some myths about the installation. The first of which being that life is better at Benning. There are several things you should know about Fort Benning and the surrounding area prior to your PCS. So if you haven’t been stationed here before, lighten up buttercup cause it was only a matter of time before you PCSed to this location! WHERE IS FORT BENNING? In fact, the majority of the Army’s soldiers have been to Fort Benning for either Basic Training or a military school at some point or another. Fort Benning is one of the most iconic Army installations as it’s the home of the Maneuver Center of Excellence.
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