Captain Stephen Iwanowicz
Commander
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport

Our theme this year is “CFC. . . Now More Than Ever.” As I consider that, I wonder, “What comes to mind when you think about the needs of others?”

Our most basic human needs are food and shelter. In the year before our economic downturn, it was estimated that 35.5 million Americans had limited access to the standard of three nutritious meals a day due to lack of money or other resources. School children going to school without breakfast…Senior citizens eating as little as possible to afford medication…Adults skipping meals to feed their little ones or share with other adults... Families turning off the heat to put enough food on the table. Millions in our nation have to make daily choices between eating, medication, and utilities.

Look beyond our borders, to countries suffering from natural disasters, and their long journey to recovery. Food and shelter needs are devastating. There are others that suffer from the ravages of war and terrorism. For these people their need for our generosity through CFC is Now More Than Ever!

There is something that every federal worker can do to help those in need. Now More Than Ever, we are needed and we have opportunity to reach out to those in greatest need.

Now More Than Ever, I encourage you to fill out a payroll donation card or visit www.kitsap-mason-cfc.org to pledge on-line. I urge each of you to review the list of participating agencies, select those that are meaningful to you, and give as you see fit. Small or large, your donation will make a difference, and is needed

Now More Than Ever!