Today's Messages

Congratulations to Elizabeth O'Neill from the Engineering Technology Department, who won two lunches to the beautiful Buffalo State Campus House (up to a $30 value), generously donated by Carolyn Morris-Hunt. Thank you, Elizabeth, for increasing your pledge and thank you to the 85 employees who have increased their pledges to support our community through the SEFA campaign!

We have only a couple more "during the campaign" internal raffles before the campaign ends on Tuesday, December 2. Don’t miss your chance to donate and be entered into these exciting opportunities. Remember, the campaign will not be extended past December 2, this is your last opportunity to participate!

Upcoming Raffles

• Friday, November 21: Surprise Thanksgiving Raffle
• Tuesday, December 2 – National Day of Giving (Giving Tuesday) - is the final day to donate to the SEFA campaign and your last chance to give and be entered into our final “during the campaign” raffle.  You could win a Josh Allen jersey donated by Maria Garrity.

How do you donate?

To use the  ePledge system, click “Forgot User ID or Password” to begin the process. If you prefer a SEFA paper form, simply fill it out and return it to your departmental SEFA ambassador.

Emeriti and retirees may also use a paper pledge form and make donation checks payable to SEFA, mailed to: Maria Garrity, Twin Rise 204H Buffalo State University, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222

Thanksgiving is coming so don’t forget Shetice Jackson from Cake Crazy Bakery is working hard baking her famous sweet potato pies to support the United Way Campaign! Pies are $25 (cash only) and are freshly baked, then frozen to lock in freshness, just thaw and enjoy. We sold out of the first batch, and we picked up more pies just in time for your Thanksgiving gatherings. 
To order, please e-mail Michael Ferraro at campushouse@buffalostate.edu to schedule a pickup time.  You’ll be helping both United Way and a fellow alum in the process.

Previously Announced Buffalo State Winners:

• Cathy Cook – October 15, 2025, Lunch Is on Us! Cathy Cook, Administrative Assistant 2 in the Academic Affairs Vice President's Office, won two free Bengal Kitchen lunches, generously donated by Glenn Bucello.
• Donald Williams – October 24, 2025, A Real Treat! Congratulations to Donald Williams from the Small Business Development Center for your brilliant candy-in-the-jar guess.
• Allison Winkowski – October 30, 2025, Comfort Meets Kindness! Allison Winkowski from the School of Education Applied Professions (SEP) participated in the United Way Challenge and won a $1,000 Ashley Home Furniture gift card.
• Josie Adamo – October 31, 2025, Lunch Is on Us Again! Josie Adamo, Academic Advisement Assistant, won two free Bengal Kitchen lunches, generously donated by Glenn Bucello.
• Tom Killian – November 7, 2025, Lunch Is on Us Yet Again! Tom Killian won two free Bengal Kitchen lunches, generously donated by Glenn Bucello.
• Elizabeth O'Neill – November 14, 2025, Lunch Served in Style by our students! Elizabeth O'Neill from the Engineering Technology Department won two lunches at the Campus House.

Feeling lucky?
Please use the ePledge system to participate. If you prefer a SEFA paper form, simply fill it out and return it to your SEFA ambassador. Visit our SEFA website for more up to date resources and campaign information.  Thank you to all the donors!  

E-mail our co-chairs:  Maria C. Garrity, Meghan Pereira or Amitra Wall with questions. Thank you all so much!