March 2, 2009 is the application deadline for local voluntary charitable health and human care agencies or federations to apply for participation in the fall 2009 State Combined Campaign.

The State Combined Campaign will begin in September and is designed to allow state employees to give to recognized local and/or statewide charities. Alabama law emphasizes local control to help ensure the campaign meets needs where state employees work and live.

Charitable agencies desiring to participate in the 2009 State Combined Campaign should contact Becky Booker at 334-269-4505 or becky@doingwhat matters.org for application instructions or visit www.statecombinedcampaign.org. Questions concerning federation/agency eligibility should also be referred to the above point of contact.