The Daily Bulletin

We’re excited to announce that Buffalo State’s annual State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) and United Way Campaign kicks off today, October 28! Our campus has a proud tradition of giving back to organizations that enhance the lives of men, women, children, and even pets throughout Western New York by supporting vital social service programs. This year’s theme, “Start Something Good,” encourages everyone to take part and help Buffalo State maintain its distinction of having the highest rate of participation among all SUNY campuses.

The co-chairs for this year’s campaign are Wendy Paterson, dean of the School of Education, and Maria Garrity, senior systems programmer in Information Technology. The featured agency is BestSelf Behavioral Health (57-00615).

New This Year: Continuous Giving/Rollover Pledges! Last year’s 26 payroll deduction pledges will automatically renew, making it easier than ever to continue your support. If you’d like to update your pledge amount or selected agencies (PDF, 2.7 MB), you can easily make changes through the e-pledge system.

Special November Raffle Prize: Win two tickets to a performance at the Buffalo State Performing Arts Center, generously donated by Andrew Binder, director of operations. To enter, simply increase your donation by any amount from last year before Friday, November 22. If you’re the lucky winner, simply email Andy Binder to claim your tickets!

In addition, we’re offering an exciting lineup of prizes to be raffled off at the end of the campaign on December 6:

• 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

Don’t wait—get your pledges in soon! You can submit your donation electronically through the e-pledge system and click on “Forgot User ID or Password’ to begin the process or by contacting your department’s SEFA ambassador.

Thank you to everyone who is leading and participating to make the 2024 SEFA/United Way Campaign a success. Your generosity truly makes a difference!