Campaign for the Community

Working together, we can make a difference!

September 2023 - February 2024

The annual UB Campaign for Community (SEFA Campaign) impacts the Western New York area in many ways and demonstrates to the community how deeply SEAS and UB care about the community. Campaign funds are used to improve the lives of countless people in Western New York – it’s a testament to the charitable giving that infuses our university community.

You can choose a specific agency to receive your contribution or you can make a general contribution to be distributed to all of the participating agencies. Please consider giving – even $1.00 a paycheck can help! The campaign money stays within the Buffalo and Erie County community.

We ask that you complete the electronic form regardless of whether you are contributing to the campaign. First-time donors will receive a coupon for a free cup of coffee or tea, courtesy of Campus Dining. Anyone who contributes is also eligible for prizes in the weekly raffle!

Fundraisers & Events

Fundraisers and Events

October 2 - 16, 2023

Chocolate chip cookies on a baking tray.

Chunky Chocolate Chip

SEAS is partnering with Neighbors Cookies to offer a cookie dough fundraiser to benefit the Campaign for the Community this October!

  • Treat a loved one or yourself to the gift of cookie dough. Choose from a variety of flavors, including chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, snickerdoodle, white chocolate macadamia nut, sugar, and M&M.
  • Contribute to a great cause—40% of all sales will go the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences SEFA Campaign for the Community.
Pickup and Shipping Options - Two options available with order deadline dates

Pick up on North Campus (Order by Oct. 16)
118 Bell Hall
Week of November 13

Ship your order (Order by Oct. 16): Available for an extra charge.

Valentine's Day Chocolate Fundraiser with Parkside Candy

January 15 - February 9, 2024

Heart-shaped box with chocolates.

Deluxe Heart Box

sponge candy.

Sponge Candy

various chocolate boxes.

Be entered for a chance to win "Buffalo's Best" Tower!

SEAS is once again partnering with Parkside Candy for a Valentine’s Day Chocolate Fundraiser to benefit the Campaign for the Community this February!

  • Treat a loved one or yourself to the gift of chocolate. Choose from a variety of milk chocolates, dark chocolates, sponge candy, peanut butter cups, and more.
  • Contribute to a great cause—25% of all sales will go the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences SEFA Campaign for the Community.
  • Support a local family-owned and operated business. Learn more about Parkside Candy, which is designated as a National Historic Landmark and known for their delicious chocolate.
  • Get a chance to win more chocolate. All purchases are entered for a chance to win Parkside Candy’s “Buffalo’s Best” Tower, containing over 3 lbs. of truffles, sponge candy and other assorted chocolates!
Pick Up and Shipping Options - Four options available with order deadline dates

Pick up on North Campus (Order by Feb. 9, close of business)
118 Bell Hall
Tuesday, February 13: 2 -5 p.m.

Pick up on South Campus (Order by Feb. 9, close of business)
183 Pharmacy Building
Tuesday, February 13: 2 -5 p.m.

Pick up at Parkside Candy
3208 Main Street, Buffalo (across from South Campus)
Available for pick-up the following business day after your order is placed.

Ship your order (Order by 2 p.m. on Feb. 14): Available for an extra charge.

Past Fundraisers and Events

Campaign Liaisons

Our team of campaign liaisons is here to help. Please feel free to contact them for any questions you have, or visit the FAQs page shown below.

Questions about the campaign? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.