Robins exceeds goal, raises more than $90,000 for AFAF Published May 15, 2009 By Wayne Crenshaw 78 ABW/PA ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Despite tough economic times, Robins military members and others dug deep to support the Air Force Assistance Fund. The campaign, which ran from March 23 to May 1, raised $91,259, far surpassing its goal of $76,391. "I think it's fantastic with the situation we are in right now with the economy," said Capt. Jared Caffey, assistant installation project officer. Only military members could be solicited for contributions, but civilians could also donate, Captain Caffey said. The 10 main organizations at Robins, including the five wings, participated in the campaign. All except one surpassed its goal. The leader for surpassing its goal was the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center staff, which raised $4,322, making 338 percent of its goal of $1,278. The 116th Air Control Wing raised $24,924. The goals are based on the numbers of military personnel in an organization and their ranks. The campaign supports four organizations: the Air Force Enlisted Village Indigent Widows' Fund, the Air Force Village Indigent Widows Fund, the Air Force Aid Society , and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation. The Air Force Aid Society is the official charity of the Air Force. It assists active-duty personnel and their families in financial emergencies, as well as Reserve and Guard personnel in certain circumstances. Air Force retirees and widows may also be considered for help on a case-by-case basis. Those who want to donate to the organizations but missed out on the base campaign can visit www.afassistancefund.org.