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. Amitra Wall, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Meghan Pereira, Director, Instructional Design & Distance Learning and Maria Garrity, Senior Systems Programmer, Information Technology
SEFA Committee Assistants: Carolyn Morris-Hunt, Director of Events and Protocol and Kristine Kaminsky, Administrative Assistant 2
SEFA Ambassadors volunteer each year at the beginning of the campaign in October and through its end in December.
Donors: We thank all the generous donors who make this campaign a success each year.
Emeriti and Retirees: Kindly complete the pledge form and make donation checks payable to SEFA and mail to: Maria Garrity - Twin Rise 204H
Buffalo State University, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
At Buffalo State, We Give Stronger Together: While you can always give to charitable organizations individually, this campaign at Buffalo State gives us a special opportunity to stand together and give collectively as a campus community. For that reason, we are truly grateful for your support each year! - Dr. Bonnie Durand, Interim President
