2020 Combined Federal Campaign Press Release



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUpstate NY CFC Introduces “Fit Feds 4 a Cause” Virtual Event Enables Feds to Support Charity While Getting FitBuffalo & Albany, NY 10.13.2020 – The Upstate NY Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the official workplace giving campaign for federal employees in the Upstate New York region today introduced “Fit Feds 4 a Cause”—a virtual CFC event designed to enhance fitness while supporting CFC causes. The free, self-paced virtual event enables federal employees to track their fitness and CFC-related activities for points via a smart phone app. Federal employees who achieve their point-total goal can opt in to receive a medal and be entered to win prizes. “The quarantine has taken a toll on everyone, so we’re excited to offer Federal employees the opportunity to get out and move with Fit Feds 4 a Cause,” said Holly Katz, LFCC Chair. “Any type of activity can earn points toward achieving a personal goal, whether it’s walking, running, hiking, swimming, gardening, biking, or anything else active.” Powered by an enterprise-grade mobile event platform called Espresa, Fit Feds 4 a Cause is a great way for federal employees to stay healthy and active while having fun and supporting a variety of worthy nonprofits that participate in the CFC. Federal employees, retirees, and contractors can participate wherever and whenever they want, or choose to team up with co-workers or friends. “In this challenging year, the steadfastness of the federal community has been awe-inspiring, as they continue to fulfill professional responsibilities and keep our country moving,” Katz said. “At the same time, nonprofit organizations face increased demand for their services responding to increased needs in the past year. They struggle with reduced resources due to limited donations and canceled fundraising events during economic hardships.”The CFC is one of the largest and most successful workplace fundraising campaigns in the world, with a mission to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.?Donors are encouraged to Show Some Love at .About the Combined Federal CampaignThe Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is a 59-year federal workplace giving tradition that has raised more than $8.4 billion for charitable organizations. The CFC is one of the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaigns, with 36 CFC zones throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year. The funds raised each fall through the campaign help those in need locally, across the nation, and throughout the world. Through the contributions of federal civilian, military, and postal employees and retirees, the campaign generated more than $84 million in 2019 for the thousands of participating local, national, and international charities. For more information, visit UpstateNYCFC.GiveCFC or contact Amy Ervin aervin@. Connect with the campaign on social media via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. # # # ................
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