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CFD enrollees, you can donate to Hurricane Sandy relief

CFD enrollees, you can donate to Hurricane Sandy relief

If you are a public or retired employee enrolled in the Combined Fund Drive giving program , you already deserve kudos for your generosity and sense of giving back. You now have an opportunity through the CFD to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy, which battered the East Coast in late October. As the news continues to highlight the great efforts made by everyone to come to the relief of those affected by this devastating superstorm, we are reminded that…

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‘Tis the season to give wisely

‘Tis the season to give wisely

With the holiday season now upon us, many people are thinking about making donations to one or more charities. And of course, many of us have been, or will be, getting solicitations from commercial fundraising organizations to give money to various causes. If you’re thinking about opening your wallet in the name of charity, make sure to give wisely. That was the main message that Secretary Reed and Attorney General Rob McKenna had for everyone as they held a news…

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5 Questions about charity scams

5 Questions about charity scams

Last week, disaster hit the South Pacific and now many organizations are asking people to donate to the relief effort there. Charities Manager Rebecca Sherrell gives you some tips about how to protect your donations against scammers. Q. I want to donate to the Samoan tsunami victims – but I’ve heard some charities claiming to help are actually scams. How do I know what is legitimate and what is bogus? Good for you for wanting to help those in need! A…

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