New York State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) is a workplace charitable ”giving program” for employees of New York State. It allows state employees to make voluntary contributions to a wide range of nonprofit organizations through payroll deductions or one-time donations. Donating during the SEFA campaign simplifies the donation process by consolidating options for employees to give back to causes they care about, such as education, health, the environment, or community services. SEFA is organized at the regional level to ensure donations benefit local communities.

We work directly with United Way, which is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities. It operates through local chapters and focuses on addressing critical issues like education, health, and financial stability.

Buffalo State University SEFA Co-Chairs:  Dr. Wendy Paterson, Dean School of Education, and Maria Garrity, Senior Systems Programmer, Information Technology
SEFA Committee Managers:  Susan Rubino and Allison Winkowski

SEFA Ambassadors volunteer each year at the beginning of the campaign in October and through its end in December. 

Emeriti and Retirees: please make donation checks payable to SEFA and mail to:
Maria Garrity, Buffalo State University - Twin Rise 204H, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222

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