The Daily Bulletin

As we continue with this year’s SEFA/United Way Campaign, we offer our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has generously contributed to our campaign in previous years and thus far for this year. With the campaign closing on December 6, we encourage you to get your donations in soon. Your support is truly appreciated and makes a significant impact in the communities we serve.

New This Year: Continuous Giving/Rollover Pledges!
We’re happy to announce that last year’s 26 payroll deduction pledges will automatically renew, making it easier than ever to continue supporting the agencies and initiatives that are most meaningful for you. Of course you may still adjust your pledge amount or your selected agencies through the e-pledge system. Every dollar pledged will directly contribute to those programs and individuals whose work relies on our collective support.

Special November Raffle Prize
To express our gratitude, we’re thrilled to offer a special raffle prize this month! If you increase your donation by any amount from last year before Friday, November 22, you’ll be entered to win two tickets to an upcoming performance at the Buffalo State Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, generously donated by Andrew Binder, director of operations.

End-of-Campaign Grand Raffle Prizes
In addition to the November raffle, as always we’re offering an exciting lineup of prizes at the end of the campaign on December 6, including the following:

• First prize: Sunday brunch for 10 people, donated by Interim President Durand
• Second prize: Reserved parking space, donated by Interim Vice President Krieger
• Third prize: Office pizza party for up to 12 people, donated by Interim Provost Wall
• Fourth prize: Bengal deck party with seasonal refreshments for 10 people at a fall 2025 football game, donated by Interim Vice President Brumfield
• Fifth prize: Two tickets to the annual Bengala Scholarship Gala, donated by Vice President Finnerty
• Sixth prize: Taco Tuesday lunch for up to 10 people, featuring a taco/nacho bar catered by Chartwells, donated by Vice President Bowen
• Seventh prize: $100 gift certificate to the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore, donated by bookstore manager Lynn Puma
• Eighth prize: Lunch for four at Campus House, donated by SEFA Campaign co-chairs Wendy Paterson and Maria Garrity

Every dollar makes a difference, and collectively, the Buffalo State campaign funds will be a tangible way for you to see how our contributions touch lives and strengthen our communities. Don’t miss your chance to join us in this year’s campaign. You can submit your pledge through the e-pledge system or by reaching out to your department’s SEFA ambassador.

There are many ways for individuals to offer monetary support for many worthy causes, but by donating to 2024 SEFA/United Way Campaign, your personal dollars join millions of others to provide a consistent and reliable base of support for the work of the agencies served by United Way. Your contributions change lives.

Thank you from your SEFA co-chairs, Wendy Paterson and Maria Garrity.