Campaign success

2023 Campaign

We are so proud to say that, with the help of everyone at SUNY Oswego, we were able to exceed our campaign goal by raising $49,110 of pledges, cash donations, and in-kind contributions to benefit Oswego County and surrounding communities. We sincerely thank our colleagues for their generous contributions that made our 2023 Campaign a success.

Fundraiser Success

  • Spring Flowering Bulb Sale: raised $202 to support United Way of Greater Oswego County
  • Explore Oswego! Raggle: raised $2,275 to support United Way of Greater Oswego County
  • Mother's Day Hanging Basket Sale: raised $324 to support the Human Concerns Food Pantry in Oswego
  • Father's Day Basket Raffle: raised $1,000 to support David's Refuge
  • Food Vendor Nights: raised $279 to support United Way of Greater Oswego County
  • Stuff-a-Bus: raised $45 in donations and collected $955 of school supplies (in-kind donation) to support local school children
  • Fall Garden Mum Sale: raised $586 to support United Way of Greater Oswego County
  • Totally Teal Day: raised $2,050 to support Peaceful Remedies
  • Bake Off: raised $676 to support United Way of Greater Oswego County, including a $150 donation from the Oswego Elks
  • Oswego Bookmobile Book Drive: collected $1,917 worth of books for local youth (in-kind donation)
  • Pink Day: raised $300 to support Oswego County Opportunities Cancer Services
  • S.H.O.P. Food Drives: collected 400 items and in-kind donations valued at $1,890 to support the campus food pantry
  • No Shave November: raised $839 to support Blessings in a Backpack
  • Baskets of Caring: raised $3,855 to support United Way of Greater Oswego County
  • Holiday Skate: raised $900 to support United Way of Greater Oswego County
  • Toy Drive: collected $11,416 worth of toys for the Oswego County Children's Fund & Toys for Tots
  • Teddy Bear Toss: collected 608 bears and $899 in cash for a total of $8,677 to support Toys for Tots

Campaign Progress

From fundraisers, donations, and pledges

$23,826

2023 Pledges & Monetary Donations

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

$25,284

2023 In-Kind Donations

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

123%

Progress Toward Our Goal

Our 2023 Campaign Goal is $40,000

Campaign Highlights

2022 Campaign

We are so proud to say that, with the help of everyone at SUNY Oswego, we were able to contribute $59,583 in donation, goods, and services to benefit Oswego County and surrounding communities. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for showing how much SUNY Oswego cares. Whatever the circumstances, it's amazing to see our employees continuing to give and share with others.

Fundraiser Success

  • Warm Winter Clothing Drive: collected 322 items valued at $3,280 to support SHOP!
  • Valentine's Day Candy Sale: raised $144 to support Dreams from the Heart!
  • Explore Oswego! Raffle: raised $3,030 to support United Way of Greater Oswego County!
  • Spring Flowering Bulb Sale: raised $463 for the United Way of Greater Oswego County!
  • Yards for Yeardley Toiletry Drive: collected 356 personal care items valued at $935 to support SUNY Oswego Its On Oz and OCO's SAF Program!
  • Mother’s Day Hanging Basket Sale: raised $394 for Paws Across Oswego County and the Oswego Children’s Center!
  • Spring Book Drive: collected 15 boxes and 2 bags of hard and softcover books valued at $2,673 for the Oswego Bookmobile!
  • Father's Day Raffle: raised $1,790 to support the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, Inc.!
  • Stuff-a-Bus: collected 718 school supplies valued at $752 to support local school children!
  • Food Vendor Nights: raised $271 from our Fajita Grill and Tully's nights!
  • Fall Mum Sale: raised $779 for United Way of Greater Oswego County!
  • SHOP Campus Food Pantry Drive: 534 items valued at $1,805, plus a $500 donation from the Oswego Elks!
  • Pink Day activities: raised $931 for Oswego County Opportunities Cancer Services!
  • Bake-Off: raised $541 for United Way of Greater Oswego County!
  • Talent Showcase: raised $401 for Peaceful Remedies!
  • Baskets of Caring: raised $3,488 for United Way of Greater Oswego County!
  • No-Shave November: raised $721 for Liberty Resources!
  • Food and Pet Drive: collected $1,090 worth of donations for Human Concerns Food Pantry!
  • Teddy Bear Toss: collected 741 bears and cash donations, together totaling $11,749 for Toys for Tots!
  • Holiday Skate: raised $610 for United Way of Greater Oswego County!
  • Toy Drive: collected 1,118 toys valued at $12,908 for the Oswego County Children’s Fund, which distributed them to over 700 families in Oswego County!

 

2021 Campaign

2021 campaign thank-you graphic

Thanks to your help, SUNY Oswego SEFA far surpassed our 2021 campaign goal of $35,000: we raised $48,296 in donations and goods to benefit Oswego County and beyond!

In addition to pledges and donations, our many fundraisers were highly successful at raising funds and goods:

Fundraiser Success

  • Spring Flowering Bulb Sale: raised $510 for the United Way of Greater Oswego County!
  • “Spring Forward” Pop Up Basket of Caring: raised $936 for Hospice of Oswego County!
  • Yards for Yeardley: raised $316 from our t-shirt sale for the SUNY Oswego Its On Oz account and collected 805 personal care items for the OCO SAF Program!
  • Mother’s Day Hanging Basket Sale: raised $407 for Paws Across Oswego County and the Oswego Children’s Center!
  • Spring Book Drive: collected 717 hard and softcover books valued at $4,029 for the Oswego Bookmobile!
  • Stuff-A-Bus: collected 754 school supplies valued at $828, supporting 1,313 children in Oswego County!
  • Fall Mum Sale: 396 plants were purchased raising $983 towards the campaign!
  • Totally Teal Tuesday: apparel sale, $5 Friday, 50/50 raffle, and jewelry sale raised $1,230 for Peaceful Remedies in honor of founder and former SUNY Oswego employee Mary Gosek!
  • Pink Day: the Pink Laker hockey jersey raffle, pink mask sale, and $5 Friday raised $656 to support OCO Cancer Services!
  • Bake-off: the four bake-offs generated $642 to support United Way of Greater Oswego County!
  • Thanksgiving Pie Sale: raised $138 to support United Way of Greater Oswego County plus 16 pies (worth $272) donated to Human Concerns Food Pantry!
  • Talent Showcase: raised $543 to support Peaceful Remedies!
  • Baskets of Caring: raised $4,151 to support United Way of Greater Oswego County!
  • No Shave November: raised $910 to support the national NSN organization's work with cancer prevention, research, and education!
  • The Holiday Food, Supply, & Toy Drive for People & Pets collected 675 items worth $1,684 to support United Way and local animal shelters!
  • The Teddy Bear Toss raised $7,891 worth of donations and teddy bears to support Toys for Tot

2020 Campaign

Thanks to your help, we reached our goal, raising over $30,000 to support United Way of Greater Oswego County and other local charities!