LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas –
The 2011 Lackland Air Force Assistance Fund campaign exceeded its goal by more than $3,000 with its final total.
The fundraiser for the four charitable affiliates under the AFAF umbrella collected $271,188.95 in the six-week campaign, according to Senior Master Sgt. Clarence Brown, Lackland installation campaign project officer.
Sergeant Brown said 4,446 Airmen at Lackland donated to the assistance fund. He added unit project officers were critical in meeting and surpassing the campaign goal of $267,819.
"The unit project officers in each squadron briefed, solicited, conducted fundraisers and tracked funds each week," Sergeant Brown said. "They played a major role."
Contributions to the "A Commitment to Caring" campaign help support the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Villages, Inc., Air Force Enlisted Village, Inc., and the Gen. and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation.
AFAF was established as an annual effort to raise monies for the fund's affiliates. Air Force active duty, retirees, Reservists, Guard and their dependents, including surviving spouses, can apply for assistance.
The four charitable affiliates and their assistance areas are:
- The Air Force Aid Society provides emergency assistance to Airmen and their families, and sponsors education and quality of life programs in communities.
- The Air Force Enlisted Village provides homes for surviving spouses of retired enlisted Airmen.
- Air Force Villages, a retirement community, cares for retired Air Force officer widows who need financial assistance.
- The LeMay Foundation awards grants to retired Airmen and their spouses in financial need.