The Daily Bulletin Archive

We thank you for your generous support of our SEFA/United Way Campaign. We were able to raise significant funds to support the many agencies and activities who benefit from United Way contributions. This year, as with last, we are extending the deadline for contributions, to December 14, 2023.

We realize that many donors are busy people with other obligations and philanthropic responsibilities. This year, the option to continue last year’s gift is available to donors, but you still must log in and indicate your desire to do that; it will not be done automatically.

We hope you will consider logging in today to help us inch up to our $100,000 goal. As of today, we have raised $65,378.54. While this is certainly a substantial amount, we are hoping to reach our goal for the first time since COVID. In this post-COVID era, the needs of families have grown along with the return to a more mobile, more social world where no one’s need can be hidden from view behind a computer screen.

We hope this is just a friendly reminder to log in to our e-pledge system and click “Forgot user ID or password” to begin the process. We've also prepared an e-pledge instructional video and detailed instructional document to assist you along the way.

For cash or check donations, you can complete the paper 2023 SEFA pledge form (PDF, 4 MB) and deliver it with your donation to the School of Education, Bacon Hall 306, or hand it to your departmental ambassador. The 2023 SEFA agency booklet (PDF, 10 MB) is also available for your reference on designating a charity of your choice.

To our esteemed emeriti and retirees, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your past support. Your contributions have made a significant impact on our community.  Please take a moment to review the letter from Dr. Durand (PDF, 171 KB) and consider completing the paper 2023 SEFA pledge form (PDF, 3.8 MB). You can mail it with your donation to Maria C. Garrity, Buffalo State University, Twin Rise 204H, Buffalo, NY 14222. Please make checks payable to SEFA.

Please contact SEFA/United Way co-chairs Wendy A. Paterson, Ph.D, dean of the School of Education, or Maria C. Garrity, senior systems programmer in Information Technology, with any inquires. 

Together, we can make a significant impact! Thank you all for being an essential part of our community.