Barksdale marks CFC kick-off Published Sept. 10, 2010 By Airman 1st Class Joseph Boals 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Barksdale will kick off the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign fundraiser Sept. 16 with a goal of raising $225,000. According to the CFC's Web site, the mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. "It affords everyone the opportunity to support those less fortunate," said Capt. James Williams, 2nd Bomb Wing CFC co-chairman. "Many of the charities that are eligible for CFC donations support the military in times of need, to include the United Services Organization and American Red Cross." Barksdale's goal for this year averages about $1.25 a week per person. Last year the CFC set a goal of $216,664 and Barksdale Airmen pulled together and exceeded that goal by raising $233,337. Each squadron and tenant unit on Barksdale has a point of contact that has donation slips available for every Airman. Each POC can also provide a brochure of charities available. If Airmen want to donate to the CFC, yet have no particular charity they wish to donate to, a general donation fund is available. "I know I often want to contribute to different causes and make a difference, but then life happens and it's hard to follow through," said Maj. Andrew Smith, 2nd BW CFC chairman. "I look forward to the CFC as a predictable and easy way to make a contribution. For more information on the CFC and eligible charities, Airmen can visit the CFC Web site at www.opm.gov/cfc or contact their unit POC.