The Charity Fair has been approved by Col. Thomas Sherman, 88th Air Base Wing commander, as an alternate duty location, pending first supervisors’ approval.
Using the national CFC theme of “Show Some Love”, the local campaign will seek to raise at least $1.5 million, said Susy Himelhoch, CFC Dayton District executive director.
“The Charity Fair and Campaign Kickoff is a unique opportunity for attendees to talk one-on-one with representatives from the participating charities,” she said.
The local campaign push will be conducted through Nov. 16. Payroll deductions will be made from January to December 2019.
Col. Rick Johns, deputy director and chief information officer of Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations, Air Force Materiel Command, is serving as the campaign’s chair. Joe Nalepka, chief of Supervisory Control and Cognition, 711th Human Performance Wing, U.S. School of Aerospace Medicine, is this year’s vice-chair.
“The 2018 CFC campaign is ready for a great year of giving,” Johns said. “We have trained unit volunteers, the website for donations is ready and we have an outstanding list of charities – something for everyone. Please join us and ‘Show Some Love’ this campaign.”
Other leadership includes loaned executives Heather Atkinson of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Agile Combat Support Directorate, and Di Lynn of Air Force Materiel Command’s A8.
Donations in any amount are greeted by the charities with gratitude, Himelhoch said, because the needs are so vast and recent disasters and other events mean the charitable organizations need to replenish their supplies.
“CFC charities benefit a multitude of programs globally,” she said, “including arts and culture, environment, animal welfare, veteran services, food insecurity and numerous programs that benefit the military community.
“The campaign is important because the funds raised keep strong the communities where we live and work and support great programs and services,” Himelhoch continued. “It is our opportunity to support the causes important to us.”
Donors may give to any CFC-approved charity, no matter where it or the donor’s duty assignment is located.
E-pledges made at www.ohiocfc.org and credit and debit pledges are being emphasized. Pledges may be fulfilled through payroll deduction; personal and bank checks and money orders with paper forms downloaded from the website also are being accepted.
“We are so fortunate that our local DoD, federal, US Postal and Veterans Affairs workforces have always generously supported CFC and the organizations that keep our communities vibrant,” Himelhoch said.
She said she hopes commanders and directors promote awareness of the campaign during their calls and staff meetings.
For more information on the upcoming CFC season, call 937-257-0292.
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