Air Force Assistance campaign ends May 4

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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  There is still time for 916th Reservists to make a contribution to the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which began Feb. 12 and ends May 4.

As of April 15, this year's AFAF campaign is $2.2 million short of its $5.7 million goal.  The goal for members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing is $931.00. Thus far the wing has only raised about half this amount. Reservists can contribute as little as a dollar to the campaign via check or cash during the unit training assembly weekend.

Last year, Airmen exceeded the campaign goal of $5.3 million with more than $7.2 million. Now in its 35th year, 100 percent of designated Air Force Assistance Fund contributions benefit active-duty, Reserve, Guard, retired Air Force people, surviving spouses and families.

"The AFAF has a long tradition of providing critical assistance to members of our Air Force family," said Master Sgt. Steve Dawson, the Air Force's fundraising programs manager. "Whether they become victims of natural disasters or endure the personal hardships of deployments, accidents, illness, aging or death, these charities are there to provide fast and reliable help."

-- The Air Force Aid Society, which 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 also available at http://www.afas.org/.

-- The Air Force Enlisted Village Indigent Widows' Fund, which supports the Air Force Village in Shalimar, Fla., near Eglin Air Force Base. The fund provides homes and financial assistance to indigent widows and widowers of retired enlisted people 55 and older. More information is available at http://www.afenlistedwidows.org.

-- The Air Force Villages Indigent Widows' Fund, which 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 Villages Web site is http://www.airforcevillages.com.

-- The General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, which 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 http://www.afvw.com/lemay.html.

Contributions to the AFAF are tax deductible. For more information, visit the Air Force Assistance Fund's Web site at http://afassistancefund.org/ or see Tech. Sgt. Sharon Loring in Mission Support Flight or your designated squadron representative.