Air Force Assistance Fund 2007 campaign begins Feb. 12

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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNEWS) --  This year's Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign, from Feb. 12 to May 4, will provide Airmen the opportunity to contribute to any of the four official Air Force charitable organizations. 

The 512th Airlift Wing points of contact for this campaign are Capt. Connie Williams, 512th Maintenance Group, and 1st Lt. Kandy Playford, 326th Airlift Squadron. 

Now in its 34th year, 100-percent of designated AFAF contributions will benefit active-duty, Reserve, Guard, retired Air Force people, surviving spouses and families. Last year, Airmen exceeded the campaign goal as they contributed more than $7.33 million.
People can contribute cash, check or money order or use payroll deduction for the following organizations.

The Air Force Aid Society
This organization provides Airmen and their families with worldwide emergency financial assistance, education assistance and an array of base level community-enhancement programs. Base staff members at airman and family readiness centers have full details on programs and eligibility requirements. Information is available online at www.afas.org. 

Air Force Enlisted Village Indigent Widow's Fund
This fund supports the Air Force Village in Shalimar, Fla., near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The fund provides rent subsidy and other support to indigent widows and widowers of retired enlisted people 55 and older. More information is available at www.afenlistedwidows.org.

The Air Force Villages Indigent Widow's Fund
The Air Force Villages Indigent Widows' Fund supports the Air Force Village in San Antonio, a life-care community for retired officers, spouses, widows or widowers and family members. The Air Force Village Web site is www.airforcevillages.com.

The General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation
The General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation provides rent and financial assistance to indigent widows and widowers of officers and enlisted people in their own homes and communities. The LeMay Foundation Web site is www.afvw.com/lemay.html. 

Contributions to the AFAF are tax deductible. For more information, contact wing representatives or visit the Air Force Assistance Fund Web site or the Air Force Personnel Center's Voting and Fundraising Web site.