KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz community is encouraged to "Show Some Love" during this year's Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas to pledge support to thousands of charities through Dec. 2.
Last year, military members and Department of Defense civilian employees pledged more than $6.8 million during the campaign.
"CFC-O helped many organizations with donations last year, and we hope to surpass those numbers through generous pledges this year," said Joselyn Uribe-Huitron, CFC-O representative for USAG R-P. "It's not about how much you give. It's about giving what you can to the causes that you are passionate about."
For Pvt. 1st Class Amber Green, it's about helping others in need.
"Giving back in any way, shape or form to an organization big or small is important, because there is someone out there that needs your help," said Green, a Human Resource specialist with the 569th Human Resource Company at Baumholder. "I've always been taught that if you're in the situation to help someone -- help. It's important to me to donate to CFC-O, so I know that I am giving back to the country that I serve, and I am that helping hand for someone out there."
Also helping others in need through CFC for 21 years is Command Sgt. Maj. Maveric Ledbetter, 16th Sustainment Brigade.
"Donating to CFC-O is very important to me because that gives me an opportunity to help others in need. We have all needed some help somewhere down the line," he said. "Often, when someone needs help, there is no one there close to them that can provide the assistance needed. People donating to charity is what makes us all human, helping for the sake of humanity instead of recognition."
Unit campaign representatives provide charity lists so people can read about various aid organizations by using the campaign locator search feature on the CFC website at www.opm.gov/cfc/Search/Locator.asp.
"People can pledge through electronic payroll deductions, one-time or monthly recurring pledges using CFC-O eGiving or through one-time cash or check pledges or paper payroll allotments," Uribe explained. "Donating to causes that you are passionate about has never been easier or faster."
For the local community, undesignated contributions (up to six percent of campaign gross revenue) are returned to overseas installations as Family Support & Youth Programs funds to be invested in quality of life programs.
"Installation commanders use these funds to improve programs in our local community," Uribe said. "None of the money donated to FSYP is withheld for administrative fees either. So your generous contributions go to work immediately to help people and programs where you live and work."
There are many charitable options to choose from, just figure out what you want to be a part of, said Ledbetter adding, "It's all about deeds not words."
"You should give because you can, not because you have to," Ledbetter said. "One day, you may be on the receiving end of charity, and at that point in time, you will be very thankful for those that do give. I give because I have been blessed with what I have -- others are not so fortunate."
What Green would say to other young troops who are thinking about donating is, "a penny goes a long way. Whether you're donating a dollar or $10, some organization would be very appreciative for your donation."
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