Thanksgiving is a special time to think about the all of the things for which we are thankful.  On our personal lists we usually things like family, friends and health—all of these things are very important.    At the Children’s AIDS Fund International the one thing that always tops our “Most Thankful For” list is the thousands of people—like you–who care about children impacted by HIV.

On our list are those young people who save their allowances, corporate leaders who make grants, college students who volunteer their time, the small businesses that designates the proceeds from one day of business, families who hold yard sales to raise funds, and the host of other individuals who find so many creative ways to support specific activities that help reduce the suffering of HIV impacted children around the world.

You are not only our biggest blessing, but you are also the heroes who make programs possible that create a tangible difference in the lives of children and families impacted by HIV .

You’ve funded programs like vocational training for orphaned and vulnerable girls.  Important support including school uniforms, supplies and scholarships for those without funds to attend.    Help like income generating support such as community gardens, fish ponds, pig and poultry raising.   You have provided important support groups for HIV infected teens and outreach to ensure that no new babies are born HIV infected.  All of this brought life-saving treatment and ongoing care.

Without people like you these programs would not exist and HIV impacted children would be left without health or hope.

So during this  Thanksgiving season CAFI would like to extend a special thank you to each of you who have supported these programs for more than 25 years.  In doing so you have changed the lives of more than one million children—one child at a time.

Thank You.

The Office of Personal Management (OPM) has extended the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) solicitation period from December 15, 2013 until January 15, 2014.  In her letter announcing the one month extension, Elaine Kaplan, Acting OPM Director said that during those uncertain days when many federal employees faced financial difficulties, many charities stepped up to help, with some federal employees taking time out to volunteer at local charities and shelters.  She encouraged federal employees to take extra time to support specific charities through the CFC.

 CAFI Needs Your Help!  Encourage Federal Workers to Designate CAFI in their Giving.

Children’s AIDS Fund International (CAFI) has participated in the CFC for over 15 years;, raising thousands of dollars for children and families who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS.   If anyone you know works in the federal government or is a member of the military let them know about the important work CAFI is doing to help limit the suffering of children and families affected by HIV.  Ask them to visit our website and read about our ongoing programs which benefit thousands of children and families, or better yet forward them one of our emails highlighting our work.  Thanks for your help.  You can share this link with people who are interested in helping.