Combined Federal Campaign resumes Published Oct. 24, 2013 By Mark Wyatt 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- The annual Combined Federal Campaign charity drive, interrupted by the 16-day federal government shutdown, is scheduled to resume Nov. 1 with a kickoff event at the Minuteman Commons. "The kickoff Nov. 1 will include a benefit fair of local charity organizations," said 2nd Lt. Claire Davis, Hanscom CFC manager. "Several more events will be held throughout the month in an effort to reach our goal of 100 percent contact and 25 percent participation." The campaign includes a new feature for donors this year: an online pledge option available through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service's MyPay website, which most servicemembers and civilians already use to view their leave and earnings statements. "Donating online through MyPay is really easy, it eliminates paper and is going to save time for employees," said Davis. A link for "Combined Federal Campaign" has been added under "Pay Changes" on the first page of MyPay. Donors will simply need to enter the Eastern Massachusetts campaign code of 0427 and then select their donation amount and charities. Those that choose to contribute a one-time donation will still need to do so by filling out a pledge card. In addition to the MyPay option, federal employees have a variety of other options for giving. They may choose to deduct a certain amount from each paycheck or give a one-time donation. If employees choose a payroll deduction, they may do so by either filling out a pledge card or through MyPay. Unit CFC representatives are in the process of passing out pledge cards and charity catalogs. There are thousands of CFC approved charities listed that range from local food pantries to international organizations. Employees may also visit the CFC of Eastern Massachusetts website to download a searchable charities list or search for charities directly through MyPay during the donation process. For further information about the Combined Federal Campaign of Eastern Massachusetts, visit www.easternmasscfc.org.