Celebrating Federal Employees’ “50 years” of Caring
Thank YOU “Military” Federal Employees
We Thank You for your Service to Our Country
Thank YOU “Civilian” Federal Employees
We Salute You for Your Generosity.
Thank You “Postal” Federal Employees
We Thank You for Caring.

2011 Local Campaign Video

Message from the President

2011 Charity Listing

2011 Pledge Form

News

Messages

Updates

Goals

General Information

Campaign Videos

Important Links

News

TO ALL LOCAL CHARITIES INTERESTED IN BEING CFC-PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

See the Charities Page of this Website

The Local Eligibility / Application Process (LEAP) for local charitable organizations interested in participating in the 2012 campaign will begin soon. Please visit this website again sometime late February/early March for the application and instructions.

Thank you for yo...

CFC ACHIEVES (and SURPASSES) $1 MILLION GOAL

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

KUDOS TO FEDERAL EMPLOYEES IN RI AND SEMA

Once again, Federal Employees in the Ri and SEMA CFC territory achieve their $1 million goal.

With time still left to conduct this annual solicitation, the $1 million goal has been achieved and surpassed with approximately $1,120,000 in pledges received thus far.

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EARLY BIRD WINNER ANNOUNCED

Friday, December 16, 2011

The Early Bird Drawing Winner will Receive a $500 Gasoline Gift Card

At the 12/8/2011 meeting of the LFCC, the wining entry was drawn.

Teresa Michael, an employee of the US Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport RI, is the lucky winner.

For more information -- click on the red Updates bu...

General Information

Our Campaign Territory

Our Campaign Results - a 5-year History of Extraordinary Federal Employee Generosity

See "A Snapshot (campaign results) from 2005 thru 2010"

General CFC Information

The Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts Combined Federal Campaign is one of more than almost 200 CFC's nationwide and overseas. The campaign is guided by federal regulations, which are available from the Office of Personnel Management, which has national oversight of the CFC program.

The Office of CFC Operations is located at 1900 "E" Street, NW, Room 5450, Washington, DC 20415, Phone (202) 606-2564, Fax (202) 606-5056. Keith Willingham is Director of the OCFCO. You can visit their website and download the regulations, view policy, locate other CFC's, ask questions of the OPM/CFC staff at www.opm.gov/cfc.

The Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) is the vehicle for management oversight for the RI and SEMA CFC. This website is approved by the LFCC and is the official site for the Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts Combined Federal Campaign.

Our PCFO (Principal Combined Fund Organizaton)

Community Health Charities of New England serves as the Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) for the Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts CFC and has since 2006.

Headquartered in Hartford, CT, Community Health Charities of New England also administers the Nutmeg Combined Federal Campaign (a merger of the Western Central Connecticut and the Southeastern Connecticut Combined Federal Campaigns), and the Western Massachusetts Combined Federal Campaign. In addition to now administering three CFCs, CHC of NE administers the Connecticut State Employee Charitable Appeal, the University of MA Amherst Charitable Campaign, as well as a number of public and private sector campaigns in New England. CHC of NE represents hundreds of the most respected health organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont.

The CHC (PCFO) Team

(Standing from left to right) Pawtucket Red Sox Mascot, PAWS; CFC Director Elizabeth Comeau; CHC Regional Vice President Steve Kirck, CHC President Gary Kozak, Errol Bartley; Lorna Sager; Donna Violante; Roberta Melton;

(Sitting from left to right) CFC Manager Susan Evans; Eva Bousquet; Linda Markwald; Renate Bunten;

CHC Chief Financial Officer Laurie Dorn; and Dan Mihai.

(Picture Taken on 3/23/2011 at the 2010 Annual CFC Celebration & Awards Luncheon)

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RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

Elizabeth J. Comeau, Campaign Director

Robin H. Santini, Campaign Assistant

200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

Phone: 401/942-2394 / Fax: 401/942-2395

Click Here for Directions to the CFC Office

CFC Updates

"One person can make a difference, and everyone should try."

~ John F. Kennedy ~

2011 the "50th Anniversary" of the CFC!

On March 18, 1961 John F. Kennedy signed Executive Order 10927 that would create the Combined Federal Campaign. In the 50 years that followed, thanks to the generosity of Federal Employees, the CFC has raised almost $7 billion for charitable organizations. During this time, the CFC has grown to be the most inclusive workplace giving campaign in the world. Today, it is estimated that more than 20,000 charities, worldwide, participate.

CFC has evolved into a program that offers the most efficient way to raise maximum dollars at minimal cost for charities. Because of the CFC, we now have a powerful, effective vehicle that gives us an opportunity to make meaningful changes in the lives of those in need, the communities we live in, and the world at large.

After 50 years, it's time to celebrate this success and thank you for your continued support. We hope you will take the opportunity to continue as a supporter into this historic year. All year long we will be recognizing the significant efforts made by federal employees through the CFC. Come be a part of history, and continue to help us make a difference to those that need it most.

Rhode Island and SEMA CFC Kicks off on September 5 at McCoy Stadium

As you may have read in the posted news article on this website, our 2011 "50th Anniversary" Campaign kicked off on Monday, September 5, at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket RI. CFC officials, charity representatives and guests participated in the "Opening Ceremony."

It was a beautiful day, and it was very exciting to see our 2011 Campaign Video played on the Scoreboard and listen as the PAW SOX announcer provided details about the success of our CFC and the generosity of federal employees.

And, since no CFC event would be complete without the US Navy Band Northeast, they were on hand to entertain us and to play our National Anthem.

Calling for All of Your CFC Event Ideas (and Photos)

USN Surface Warfare Officers School - Newport RI

While our 2011 Campaign kicks off early in September, training for campaign volunteers did not begin unitl September 20 and will continue though September and into late October. Please see the events calendar on this website for dates/times/places of traning sessions.

Once your campaign does kickoff, please share information (and photos) with us about your kickoff events and any details specific to your campaigns. Your great ideas may inspire other campaign volunteers. Please send your ideas and photos to ecomeau@chcofne.org. We will share them via this website or e-mail with other campaign volunteers.

The first to share a photo with us is Campaign Coordinator Richard Ivanoskos. Richard is coordinating the CFC at Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport RI. Pictured here with Richard is Keyworker OS2 Cheryl Brown.

Richard and Cheryl set up their CFC display in the best possible place -- just inside the door of the cafeteria where it will be seen by everyone at SWOS. And, their strategy is paying off. Already, in their first week of campaigning, SWOS personnel have pledged almost $12,000 and are already almost halfway to their $25,000 goal!

THANK YOU RICHARD, CHERYL, all SWOS keyworkers and donors for your efforts on behalf of the 2011 CFC.

HAVING FUN WITH THE CFC / HALLOWEEN PARTIES

LFCC Member and SSA (Pawtucket Office) NUWC Employee Michelle Lauth took second

staffer Gerry Mirabile turned "Tooth Fairy." place for her "Goth Fairy" custume.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (Pawtucket RI Office)

For the past three years, Gerry Mirabile has kicked off his CFC with a Halloween Party and has dressed for the occasion! According to Gerry, his co-workers look forward to this annual fun event and his 2011 campaign (and, YES, he serves as his federal agency coordinator) has almost achieved 100% particiipation for the CFC. THANKS SO MUCH, GERRY... for all that you do, and for being such a good sport.

US NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER - Newport RI

With so many employees (2,760) and so many departments, it is no surprise that NUWC has many FUNdrai$ing events during the campaign season. One of the first was a Halloween Party in the NUWC Combat Systems Department. While Ms. Lauth took second place in the costume contest, Mr. & Mrs. Potatoe Head (aka Harry Watson and Rebecca Chhim) took fist place.

The contest raised $192.00 for the CFC.

To see Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head, check out the CFC Photo Gallery.

PLEASE SEND PIX (AND DETAILS) OF YOUR HALLOWEEN PARTIES AND CFC EVENTS, AND WE WILL POST THEM HERE.

ANNOUNCING -- the 2011 Rhode Island and SEMA CFC Early Bird Winner

With more than 3,100 entries (300+ more than last year), the LFCC’s newest member Gerald Mirabile (Social Security Administration – Pawtucket Office) drew the winning entry at the LFCC meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2011 – the winner… Teresa Michael.

Teresa is employed as an Administrative Assistant at the US Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport RI. She has worked at NUWC for two years – participating in both the 2011 and 2010 campaigns.

Teresa was very surprised when she received my telephone call. In fact, she asked, “Is this a joke?” Although she had completed the entry, she never expected that she would win!

I trust the CFC,“ said Teresa, and “I know the CFC-participating charities are among the best in the world, so I have confidence that my contribution will be put to good use by the charities I designate`.”

Teresa will soon be presented with her $500 gasoline gift card by Captain Todd Cramer (NUWC’s Division Newport Commanding Officer), LFCC Chair Vincent Marzullo and LFCC Member and NUWC CFC Coordinator John Woodhouse.

Are You New to Federal Service (and New to the CFC)?

Welcome to the Team!

If you would like to know more about the CFC and how you can help... CLICK HERE!

Messages

A Written Message from President Barack Obama

We are proud to share with you a letter from President Obama regarding the Combined Federal Campaign’s Golden Anniversary. The letter is posted on the OPM website and can be accessed using the following link:

http://www.opm.gov/cfc/pdf/50thCFC_President_memo.pdf

Please note that while we are allowed to quote the letter, unauthorized use or display of the Message or White House letterhead is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the Director of Presidential Correspondence.

Additionally, the following non-restrictive list of actions that are expressly prohibited per the White House include: alteration of the Message; sale of the Message; and use of the Message for fundraising, recruiting, advertising, solicitation, promotion, or as an endorsement of any individual, entity, organization, or unit of government. These prohibitions apply in all forms of communication, including, but not limited to electronic, print, and/or display on websites.

A Message from CFC Honorary Chair, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

"It is my profound pleasure to serve as National Honorary Chair of the 50th anniversary campaign. Never has the purpose of the CFC been more apparent or more important. I invite every Federal employee to participate as generously as possible in this year's campaign."

We are pleased that Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan will serve as the 2011 Honorary Chair of the Combined Federal Campaign. In his role as chair, Secretary Duncan issued an inspirational letter and Public Service Announcement to Federal employees:

Read Secretary Duncan's Announcement

A Message from OPM Director John Berry

John Berry, Director of the US Office of Personnel Management, issued the following message to all department and agency heads encouraging them to celebrate and support the "50 Anniversary" of the Combined Federal Camaign, and asking them to help inspire new and greater numbers of federal donors to support the 2011 Campaign.

Read OPM Director Berry's Message

A Message from Your LFCC Chair

September 2011

Dear Fellow Federal Employees,

I am honored to once again serve as your Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) Chair.

As you know, the 2011 Campaign marks the 50th Anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), and we are celebrating 50 years of federal empoyees caring about our local and global community.

It began on March 18, 1961 when President John F. Kennedy signed Executive Order 10927 that would create the Combined Federal Campaign. Over the last 50 years, contributions given to thousands of charities by caring federal employees have totaled billions. This 50th Anniversary of the CFC gives us an opportunity to reflect, to celebrate and to thank all of the volunteers and donors for their generosity. As we look forward to the next 50 years, we appreciate all of your support and look forward to even greater success in future years.

The CFC continues to hold the distinction of being the largest and most successful annual charity drive. It affords everyone of us an opportunity to contribute to a wide range of charitable organizations through the convenience of payroll deduction which allows us to spread out our contribution over the course of the year. Donations can also be made though personal checks or cash.

Please take a few minues to read through the 2011 Charity Listing. No doubt you will find countless charitable organizations listed that have touched your life or the life of someone close to you. It is more important than ever, during these financially challenging times, to dig deep and contribute what you can. Remember, with the CFC, it's your choice to choose the charity(ies) that will be the recipient(s) of your generosity.

Through your continued support, we will reach our $1 Million goal. No matter the size of your contribution, collectively, we will make a huge impact on the lives of so many in 2011 and the years to come.

Join me in supporting this year's campaign as we "Celebrate 50 Years of Federal Employee Giving and Caring."

Sincerely,

Vincent Marzullo, State Director

Corporation for National and Community Service

Campaign Goals

2011 Campaign Goal Set at $1 Million

Since setting its first $1 Million goal in 2007, the RI and SEMA CFC has achieved (and surpassed) that goal. This is, without a doubt, a $1 Million Campaign thanks to the hundreds of campaign volunteers who conduct the solicitations of their fellow co-workers and the generosity of the federal donors.

Therefore, once again in 2011, the goal was set -- again at $1 Million. And, for every dollar raised over the $1 Million, we are very grateful.

As of 1/9/2012 -- Federal Employees pledged more than $1,106,000 to the 2011 CFC...

with pledges continuing to be submitted!

THANK YOU!

2010 Campaign $1 MILLION Goal Achieved

CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU

to Federal Employees in RI and SEMA

for raising $1,166,330 -- a 3.5% increase

over the previous campaign!

Campaign Videos

2011 National Campaign Video

2011 Local Campaign Video

2010 Local Campaign Video

2009 Local Campaign Video

Message from the President

Important Links

Office of Personnel Management

The CFC is made up of 199 local campaigns that organize the annual fundraising effort in Federal workplaces in the United States and abroad.

Each local campaign is managed by a Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC), which serves as the "Board of Directors" for the local campaign. The LFCC is comprised of Federal employees and representatives of labor unions and is responsible for the oversight of the local CFC.

In conformance with CFC regulations and policies, the LFCC makes admission determinations for local chariites and selects a Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) to administer the day-to-day operatons of the campaign and to serve as its fical agent.

However, it is the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that regulates the CFC and provides guidance and oversight to the local campaigns.

OPM is accountable for assuring Federal employees that their designations are honored and distributed to the charitable organizations of their choice. OPM achieves this in several ways:

(1) OPM maintains strict eligibility and public accountability criteria that all participating CFC charities must meet.

(2) On an annual basis, OPM makes admission decisions for all national and international charity applicants and resolves local charity admission appeals.

(3) OPM sets strict requirement and provides on-going guidance for the activities and conduct of the LFCC and the PCFO. The fiscal integrity of the campaign is verified by OPM compliance audits and the annual review of local campaign audits that PCFO's are required to have completed by an independent CPA.

For additional information about the CFC and OPM's role, visit the OPM website at www.opm.gov/cfc.

Rhode Island Federal Executive Council

The Federal Executive Council was established in 1968 for the purpose of extending the intent of the 1961 Presidential Directive to improve coordination among Federal activities and programs outside Washington DC.

The Federal Executive Council performs several important functions within Rhode Island including:

(1) Improving coordination of governmental activity within the state through cooperative action among Federal activites.

(2) Foster public awareness of Federal activities within the state.

In the course of its history, the Council has more than proven its value in ensuring a clear and effective communications medium between all levels of government.

For additional information about the Rhode Island Federal Executive Council, visit the RIFEC website at www.rifec.org.

CFC Employee Express (CFC-EEX)

On-line pledging and E-giving, in general terms, means that donors have the additional pledging tools of the charity listing and pledge form available to them "on-line" or on the internet or intranet.

Currently, the RI and SEMA Combined Federal Campaign offers on-line pledging through the Employees Express (EEX) HR System.

If your federal agency uses this HR System, on-line pledging is available for your use.

The link to CFC-EEX is https://www.employeeexpress.gov/DefaultLogin.aspx and can also be accessed from this website in the upper, left-hand corner of the Home Page. Also, provided on the Home Page of this site is the list of federal agencies that currently use the EEX HR System and offer E-giving to their federal employees.