Holiday Message from Secretary Salazar

Consider Giving Thanks through the Combined Federal Campaign

The arrival of the holiday season is a time for reflection, appreciation, and a shared celebration of another good year full of many blessings. As I traveled around the country, I have had the privilege of meeting many of you and seeing you in action. You are fulfilling our Department’s responsibilities to the First Americans, helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change on our treasured landscapes, ensuring the health of wildlife species, and a sustainable supply of water to an arid West. You are also helping to guide this Nation into a new era of the possible – moving towards a future involving renewable energy. I am also excited about how we are engaging our youth into becoming future stewards of our public lands. Your dedication to the mission of the Department and your commitment to serving others truly exemplify public service.

It is in this spirit that I am writing to you about the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign. This year, the CFC theme is “The Compassion of Individuals – The Power of Community.” Your contribution, especially during this time of economic uncertainty, will go a long way. Over the years, DOI employees have contributed to charitable causes in number of ways and many of you have already participated and selflessly donated a portion of your salary to the cause. To those who have, I thank you. To those that have not, I encourage you to learn more about the CFC program and consider making a donation.

The CFC has expanded your giving options to make donating easier and more flexible. In addition to using the traditional pledge form, you now have online options available. You may pledge through Employee Express (www.employeeexpress.gov) or through your regional CFC website (www.opm.gov/cfc).

I hope you will consider joining me in this effort. Thank you again for a wonderful year. I hope to express my thanks to you personally in the weeks and months to come.

Yours,
/S/
Ken Salazar

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