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Combined Federal Campaign Falls Short, Threatens Charities' Funding

12/25/2025

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According to Meryl Kornfield of the Washington Post, Combined Federal Campaign raised $23 million by December 20, far below the $40+ million in prior years, amid challenges linked to the Trump administration.
The campaign's start was delayed.
The Office of Personnel Management has not extended outreach coordinators' contracts.
Jennifer Ward, an organizer, warns that without resources the campaign will be blindsided in January, impacting charities reliant on federal employee contributions.

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Story summary

According to Meryl Kornfield of the Washington Post, Combined Federal Campaign raised $23 million by December 20, far below the $40+ million in prior years, amid challenges linked to the Trump administration.
The campaign's start was delayed.
The Office of Personnel Management has not extended outreach coordinators' contracts.
Jennifer Ward, an organizer, warns that without resources the campaign will be blindsided in January, impacting charities reliant on federal employee contributions.