Combined Federal Campaign: Let’s Finish Strong!

As 2024 begins, the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) comes to an end. Monday, January 15 is the final day to pledge and be the face of change. If you haven’t already pledged, start your new year off with a gift that will keep on giving all year long – a recurring payroll deduction – and GIVE HAPPY to one or more charities that you care about.

The easiest way to pledge is through the online portal. It’s a comprehensive and quick, flexible, and secure way to make a difference. With our gifts, we can help an individual we may never meet or community we may never visit, and they will feel our impact for years to come. If you gave last year, your account is already set up to renew your previous pledge easily – if you’re able, consider increasing your gift this year, or supplementing it with a pledge of volunteer time, or an extra one-time gift!

What I find truly inspiring is that the reach of the CFC goes beyond helping individuals and communities – it can touch lives within our own community. I’ve had the pleasure to hear about our coworkers who foster animals, tutor underprivileged youths, help veterans enter the civilian workforce, and volunteer at their local food pantry. You each have inspired me in your own way. I am very proud to be a part of this caring community.

In these last days of the campaign, we are looking to show the strength of the Smithsonian Community and make the greatest impact possible. GIVE HAPPY today! (Please make sure that you list 20560 for the Smithsonian Zip Code when donating.)

Start the new year off right by helping those in need!

Sincerely,

Julissa Marenco
Assistant Secretary for Communications and External Affairs
Chief Marketing Officer

Co-Chair
2023 Combined Federal Campaign

For further information on this message, contact Office of Communications and External Affairs Campaign Managers:  Michelle Gelhausen, GelhausenM1@si.edu and Ed Tudor, TudorC@si.edu in the Office of Visitor Services.

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