4.11.2007 - 05:25pm ET

(CSRwire) RADCLIFF, KY - April 11, 2007 - USA Cares has received official status and will be included in the 2007 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) that will begin on 1 September 2007. "Receiving our number (12359) is a validation of our transparency and the trust and confidence in what USA Cares does everyday for the men and women in uniform and their families" said, Operations Director for USA Cares, Roger Stradley. "USA Cares' participation in CFC will provide sustainment to the services already in place, but will also allow for continued expansion as the organization continues its aggressive outreach program to find and educate more military families about its existence."

USA Cares selection and approval in the 2007 campaign comes after meeting a number of strict requirements including an external audit, which was completed in January.

Through the convenience of payroll deduction, federal employees will have the opportunity to contribute to USA Cares, a four year old, proven, military charitable organization that provides real and relevant assistance to military service members and their families. USA Cares has recently passed several milestones, including reaching 6,000 assistance requests, and approaching $3 million in grant support to families in all 50 states.

USA Cares consistently performs at exemplary levels with overhead that is under ten percent of their total assets. Required goals set by CFC have been met by USA Cares for their inclusion into the campaign. Such standards give federal employees the peace of mind that their contribution will be well used and is going to be focused on those causes they want to support.

CFC charities are organizations with tax-exempt status that provide health and human services and that are determined to be eligible for participation in the CFC. Organizations may apply and be listed in the CFC brochure as a local, national or an international unaffiliated organization or as a member of a local, national or international federation. USA Cares, with its ability and history of being able to reach across the nation, will be defined in its own national category, and unaffiliated with other charities.

About USA Cares
USA Cares, a Radcliff, KY based 501(c)3 charity, serves to provide military families of all branches and services with financial support, while offering direction and advice along with a caring attitude. Learn more about USA Cares by visiting www.usacares.us. PSA's featuring USA Cares and a glimpse into the call center can be seen at www.youtube.com/user/USACares

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