State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA)

The State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) provides all New York State employees and retirees the opportunity to support a network of local, national, and international charities and community services.

Your gift, small or large, helps our campus reach our annual campaign goal. Together, we can make a big difference in our community. We raise over $30,000 annually through donations, pledges, and fundraisers.

Campaign Progress

From fundraisers, donations, and pledges

$2,085

2023 Pledges & Monetary Donations

Funds raised through payroll deduction (pledges), raffle fundraisers, and one-time monetary donations

$3,942

2023 In-Kind Donations

Donated goods, such as food, clothing, toys, and personal care products

15%

Progress Toward Our Goal

Our 2024 Campaign Goal is $40,000

Why I Give

Unsure about whether or not to give to the SEFA campaign? Below, some of our weekly incentive winners share their thoughts on why they pledged or donated to this year's SEFA campaign.

Ready to contribute?

Contributing to the campaign is easy. Many of our campaign fundraisers support United Way of Greater Oswego County. Watch this short video to learn more about their incredible work on behalf of our community. Then, read about donating through biweekly payroll contributions, making a one-time donation, or supporting one of our fundraisers.

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What's New

We have a full calendar of fundraisers and special events, including:

Food, plant, and swag sales
Raffles, including Baskets of Caring
Drives for food, books, toys, and supplies
Awareness walks

View Upcoming Events

Contact Information

Committee Chair

Cathy Johnston, [email protected]
SEFA Committee email: [email protected]