8.21.2007 - 11:59pm ET

(CSRwire) RADCLIFF, KY - August 21, 2007 - USA Cares, (CFC#12359) a not-for-profit charitable organization supporting military service members and their families, has reached the 6 million dollar mark in donations and pledges. This news is well received by the charity as it begins its fifth year, and embarks on its first opportunity to be presented in the Combined Federal Campaign for 2007.

"A strong reputation as the 'go to organization' for military assistance has allowed for tremendous growth of USA Cares over the past four years," said Barbra Yaw Dawson, Director of Communications from USA Cares. "The trust placed in our policies and programs is reflected in the continued generosity of not only foundation funds, but of corporate and individual giving as well," continued Dawson.

USA Cares has received requests from over 6900 military service members of all branches, supporting more than 20,000 family members. With a mission to assist in times of great need and crisis, USA Cares moves into the 2007 Campaign confident that its ability to take these cases head on, and help in difficult and complex situations facing our military, will be a resounding message to the service members...USA Cares helps you, helps your neighbors, helps your military community.

USA Cares consistently performs at exemplary levels with overhead under 10 % of their total assets. In a recent external audit performed by the firm of Dean, Dorton, and Ford of Lexington, Kentucky, noted in their findings during an industry comparison, USA Cares out performs other similar organizations in its low expenditures of donations received for fundraising (3.9%). This permits USA Cares to dedicate the significant majority of funds to its clients.

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. 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 CFC # 12359

USA Cares, 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 http://www.youtube.com/user/USACares

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