Turning Generosity Into Acts of Kindness

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 providing one convenient way to support causes employees care about, including hunger relief through organizations such as FeedMore WNY (a partner of Milligan's Food Pantry at Buffalo State), the Buffalo State Child Care Center, veterans and military families, children's and family services, health and medical research, animal welfare, environmental organizations, and education and youth programs. SEFA is organized at the regional level to help ensure donations benefit local communities throughout Western New York and across New York State.

The Buffalo State Child Care Center, in partnership with The Summit Center, provides an inclusive, full-day preschool program on campus. This unique collaboration benefits children and families while also providing Buffalo State students in education and childhood programs with valuable hands-on learning experiences. The Summit Center is one of the leading not-for-profit agencies serving individuals with developmental, social, and behavioral challenges, including autism.

We work directly with United Way, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities. Through its local chapter, United Way focuses on addressing critical issues such as ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. It represents the growing number of individuals and families who work hard but still cannot afford basic necessities like housing, food, childcare, and health care.

Giving through SEFA supports organizations serving:

• FeedMore WNY (partner of Milligan's Food Pantry at Buffalo State)
• The Summit Center
• Buffalo State Child Care Center (in partnership with The Summit Center)
• Veterans and military families
• Children's and family services
• Health and medical research
• Animal welfare
• Environmental conservation
• Education and youth programs
• Arts and culture
• Disaster relief
• Food insecurity and hunger relief
• And hundreds of other local, regional, national, and international nonprofit organizations.

Buffalo State University SEFA Co-Chairs: Maria Garrity, Senior Programmer/Analyst, Information Technology Dr. Amitra Wall, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

SEFA Committee Assistants:  Carolyn Morris-Hunt, Director of Events and Protocol, Laurie Graziano: Administrative Assistant 2 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, Bengals 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!  

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