In 2017, Wright-Patterson Airmen contributed $130,256.17; this year’s campaign goal is $122,986.
Airmen have the option to donate to one or more of the four AFAF charities: Air Force Village Charitable Foundation, the Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Enlisted Village, and the Gen. and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation.
Although there is a large civilian population at Wright-Patterson AFB, civilians cannot be solicited for donations but are invited to contribute. Civilians who wish to contribute to AFAF should contact their unit project officer.
“We are looking for a great push in the second half of the campaign,” said installation project officer 2nd Lt. Thatcher Hallock. “I want to encourage everyone to consider donating to this great cause, especially because this fund is all about us taking care of each other.”
He said he is appreciative Col. Bradley McDonald, 88th Air Base Wing commander, authorized the two-week extension.
“Now we have extra time to collect donations,” Hallock said. “We need lots of donations over the next five weeks to ensure we meet our goal.”
Donations to the AFAF can be made by cash or check, and active-duty and retired members can utilize the convenience of payroll deduction via completion of a form. Contributions to the AFAF may be tax deductible.
For more information, contact a unit project officer or the installation project officers: Hallock, 937-257-0770; or Master Sgt. Jerry Fondren, 937-257-0493. Additional information on AFAF is available online at www.afassistancefund.org.
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