Fundraisers and Events

All fundraising on Army installations must comply with Army Regulation 600-29 “Fundraising with in the Department of the Army.” 

Additionally all fundraising request must receive authorization from the Office of the Garrison Commander before conducting the event. Requests must be submitted 90 days prior to the event. A letter of authorization will be released and should be in your possession during your activities. Please submit request to Tara McCormick, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation or call 845-938-8455 for more information.

The following four types of fundraising activities are authorized within the Department of the Army and must be conducted with in the general provisions of AR 600-29:

1: Fundraising for the Combined Federal Campaign.
2: Fundraising in support of the uniformed services. 
3: Local fundraising. Provided no on-the-job fundraising is involved:
(a) Fundraising in support of installation Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities as provided in AR 215–1.
(b) Occasional fundraising in support of on-post private organizations.
(c) Other limited fundraising activities to assist the unfortunate may be authorized by local commanders and heads of activities. 
4: Religious fundraising.

Door-to-door solicitation is strictly prohibited. If your fundraiser includes door-to-door solicitation an exception to policy request must be requested.