Sarah Ford | March 7, 2014
51 Million Possibilities Thanks to Federal Employees
Source: The Washington Post Express
$51 million. Despite a government shutdown and furloughs in the middle of the prime giving season, federal employees donated $51,200,000 to charities during the 2013 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area. Â
That translates into 51 million chances to educate a child, heal the sick, and save a rainforest. 51 million opportunities to nurture a family, feed the homeless, and support a veteran. 51 million ways to provide essential assistance to our neighbors from around the world. Â
51 million ways to make it possible thanks to the generosity and support of federal employees.
>> Read more about this year’s results on page 46-47Â of The Washington Post Express
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