Campaign Fundraisers and Events
For details on this year's events, see below. To see a full list of our annual fundraisers, see our Fundraisers and Special Events page.
Spring 2022 Events
We are partnering with SUNY Oswego SHOP (Students Helping Oz Peers) to hold a Warm Winter Clothing Drive for our student population. We kindly request your assistance in collecting new or gently used (clean) coats/jackets, hats, gloves/mittens, and scarves.
Date & Location
- Jan 17-31
- Donation boxes located in many campus buildings
- Donations can also be brought to SHOP after making an appointment at shop@oswego.edu
How to Participate
Stop by a campus drop-off site or make an appointment with SHOP (shop@oswego.edu) and drop off new or gently used (clean) warm winter clothes.
Event Partner & Beneficiary
SHOP: Students Helping Oz Peers
Contact
Please contact your SEFA Building Representative with any questions. SHOP appointment inquiries should go to shop@oswego.edu.
Satisfy your sweet tooth while helping others this Valentine's Day. We are partnering with Stone's Candies to offer beautiful boxes filled with three shaped pieces of homemade, solid milk chocolate for $12 per box. Quantities are limited so order early!
Image: Valentine's Day chocolates box for the SEFA fundraiser
Image: close-up of the three candies included in each box
Date & Location
- Jan 19 - Feb 4 - online sale
- Feb 10 - contact-free pickup from 1-4 pm at the Lanigan Hall loading dock
How to Participate
Order online by 5 pm on Friday, Feb 4 via our secure CashNet storefront (credit or debit card payments only).
Event Partner
Beneficiary
In recognition of American Heart Month all proceeds will be designated to Dreams from the Heart, a SEFA approved agency in Buffalo, NY that provides no-cost, medically supervised summer and winter camps for children with severe congenital heart disease.
Contact
Please contact your SEFA Building Representative with any questions.
Participate in our Explore Oswego! raffle for a chance to win one of three prize packages - Grand Prize valued at $635, Second Prize at $375, and Third Prize at $175! Prize packages are packed with gift cards, products, and experiences unique to the Port City. Chances are $5 each or six chances for $25. The prize packages include:
Explore Oswego! GRAND PRIZE package – a $635 VALUE!
- a Breitbeck Park fire pit rental valued at $25 donated by the City of Oswego
- (4) bike/kayak/pedal boat rentals at Wright’s Landing Marina valued at $40 donated by the City of Oswego
- (2) museum passes and a mug valued at $25 donated by the H. Lee White Maritime Museum
- a box of chocolate candy and treats valued at $55 donated by Stone's Homemade Candies
- a $50 gift certificate donated by Burke's Home Center
- a $50 gift card to Vona's Restaurant donated by Compass FCU
- a $50 gift certificate to Flourish Beauty and Spa donated by Compass FCU
- a $50 gift card to The Rooftop Lounge donated by Compass FCU
- a $50 gift card to C's Farm Market donated by Compass FCU
- a $25 gift certificate to Pizza Villa
- a $25 gift card to Fajita Grill
- a $25 gift certificate to Garafalo’s Importing
- a $25 gift card to Riverwalk Pizza & Bagels
- a $20 Raby's Ace Home Center gift card
- a $15 gift certificate to Six Scoops Ice Cream
- (3) passes to the Children’s Museum of Oswego
- a gift basket with a t-shirt, mugs, and holiday ornament valued at $35 donated by the Oswego County Historical Society
- a paperback book by local author Michael Colasurdo
- a bottle of wine valued at $20 donated by Eagle Beverage
- a SEFA t-shirt
Explore Oswego! Second Prize package - a $375 VALUE!
- a Breitbeck Park fire pit rental valued at $25 donated by the City of Oswego
- (2) bike/kayak/pedal boat rentals at Wright’s Landing Marina valued at $20 donated by the City of Oswego
- a $50 gift certificate donated by Burke's Home Center
- a $50 gift card to Canale's Restaurant
- a $50 gift card to Curious Kidz donated by Compass FCU
- a $25 gift card to The Press Box
- a $25 gift certificate to Pizza Villa
- a $25 gift card to Fajita Grill
- a $25 gift certificate to Garafalo’s Importing
- a $25 gift card to Riverwalk Pizza & Bagels
- (3) passes to the Children’s Museum of Oswego
- a bottle of wine valued at $20 donated by Eagle Beverage
- a SEFA t-shirt
Explore Oswego! Third Prize package – a $175 VALUE!
- a $100 VISA gift card
- a Breitbeck Park fire pit rental valued at $25 donated by the City of Oswego
- $20 in New York State lottery tickets
- a bottle of wine valued at $20 donated by Eagle Beverage
- a SEFA t-shirt
Date & Location
- Feb 21 - Mar 7 - online sale
- Mar 9 - live raffle drawing at noon in MCC, in the hallway outside MCC 131
How to Participate
Order online Feb 21 - Mar 7 at 5 pm via our secure CashNet storefront (credit or debit card payments only).
Sponsors
- Compass Federal Credit Union
- The City of Oswego
- Stone's Homemade Candies
- Burke's Home Center
- H. Lee White Maritime Museum
- Eagle Beverage
- Oswego County Historical Society
- local author Michael Colasurdo
Beneficiary
United Way of Greater Oswego County
Contact
Angela Galvin, sefa@oswego.edu
Bring home some cheer with our spring flower sale, featuring big 6" pots of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, Easter lilies, and chrysanthemums in a variety of colors. These high-quality plants are provided by Chuck Hafner's garden center in North Syracuse.
Image: some of last year's spring flowers: pink tulips, yellow chrysanthemums, and yellow tulips
Date & Location
- Mar 1-11 - online sale
- Apr 13 - contact-free pickup from 1-4 pm at the Lanigan Hall loading dock
How to Participate
Order online by 5 pm on Friday, Mar 11 via our secure CashNet storefront (credit or debit card payments only).
Event Partner
Chuck Hafner's Garden Center
Beneficiary
United Way of Greater Oswego County
Contact
Kristen Haynes, kristen.haynes@oswego.edu
Once again we are partnering with the college’s Title IX office and the It’s On Oz program to collect health and hygiene products to support those who have fled domestic and sexual violence and are utilizing Oswego County Opportunity's SAF (Services to Aid Families) program services.
Date & Location
- Apr 1-30 - supply drive and online donation
How to Participate
Drop off supplies in collection boxes around campus – boxes can be found in most buildings. Contact your building representative to find out where your building's box is located.
Alternatively, if you would rather make a monetary donation toward the purchase of supplies, you can do so using our secure CashNet storefront (credit or debit card payments only).
Supplies needed include:
- Shampoo / Conditioner
- Body wash
- Razors
- Face wash
- Toothbrushes
- Deodorant
- Twin bedding
- Toothpaste
- Lotion
- Gift cards
- Towels
Event Partner
SUNY Oswego Title IX Office and It's on Oz
Beneficiary
OCO Services to Aid Families
Contact
Mark Digby, mark.digby@oswego.edu
We are proud to continue our partnership with the Oswego Bookmobile by hosting our second annual Children’s Book Drive. The Oswego Bookmobile provides books, free of charge, to children in our community during the summer months to support and encourage reading. From now through April 30 we are accepting donations of new and like-new books for children ages
3-18.
Date & Location
- Apr 1-30 - book drive with collection boxes in most campus buildings as well as the river's end bookstore, Oswego YMCA, Oswego Public Library, and Oswego Elks Lodge
How to Participate
Drop off new and like-new books in collection boxes around campus and the city (see list above). While all books are welcome, Bookmobile does have a wishlist of high-need books, and you can use the links below to order these books directly from the river's end bookstore or Amazon.
- River's end wishlist and ordering site: https://www.riversendbookstore.com/wishlist/80
- Amazon wishlist and ordering site: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JW4DFMZFUPKO?ref_=wl_share
- Full Bookmobile wishlist: https://oswegobookmobile.com/2013-06-24-21-29-11/book-wish-list
Event Partners
River's end bookstore, Osweog YMCA, Oswego Public Library, and Oswego Elks
Beneficiary
Oswego Bookmobile
Contact
Shelly Sloan, shelly.sloan@oswego.edu
Just in time for Mother's Day gift-giving, you can purchase big, beautiful 10-inch flowering hanging baskets provided by Ontario Orchards for just $25 each. Choose from million bells solid color, million bells mixed colors, and red geraniums.
Date & Location
- Apr 11 - 22 - online sale
- May 5 - contact-free pickup from 12:30 - 4:30 pm at the Lanigan Hall loading dock
How to Participate
Order online by 5 pm on Friday, Apr 22 via our secure CashNet storefront (credit or debit card payments only).
Event Partner
Ontario Orchards
Beneficiary
Paws Across Oswego County and the Oswego Children's Center
Contact
Cathy Johnston, cathy.johnston@oswego.edu
Support SEFA's Father's Day Raffle and help bring hope and relief to the people of war-torn Ukraine. Take a chance to win one of TWO prizes! (winners must be 21 or over).
Grand Prize – valued at $535
- 2022 family 4-pack (game tickets, parking, and food vouchers) donated by the Syracuse Mets
- $45 fruit basket gift certificate donated by C's Farm Market
- $20 gift certificate donated by Rudy's Lakeside Drive-In
- Hair cut certificate donated by The Good Guys Barbershop
- 9-hole greens fees with cart donated by Stone Greek Golf Course
- 6-pack of Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA beer donated by Eagle Beverage
- Bottle of Old Home Distillers Spiced Whiskey donated by Eagle Beverage
- $30 gift card to Tractor Supply Co.
- $25 gift card to Bistro 197
- $25 gift card to Stewart's Shops
- $25 gift card to Walmart
- Box of one dozen Calloway Soft golf balls
- “Yardzee" lawn dice game
- Beer Smarts card game
- Nike Lakers hoodie (size L)
- Nike 3/4 sleeve "Oswego vs Everybody"; shirt (size XL)
- Nike short sleeve shirt (size M)
Second Prize – valued at $315
- $10 gift card donated by Riverwalk Pizza, Bagels, & Coffee Roasters
- $20 gift certificate donated by Rudy's Lakeside Drive-In
- $10 gift card to Bev's Dairy Treat
- Hair cut certificate donated by The Good Guys Barbershop
- 9-hole greens fees with cart donated by Stone Greek Golf Course
- Bottle of Old Home Distillers Applejack Whiskey donated by Eagle Beverage
- (2) single-game tickets for a '22/'23 men's hockey game donated by Oswego Athletics
- (2) single-game tickets for a '22/'23 basketball game donated by Oswego Athletics
- $25 in NYS scratch-off lottery tickets
- Stafford men’s tie
- Bauer track jacket (size XL)
- Nike long sleeve shirt (size L)
- Hound of the Baskervilles book & DVD set
- True Genius wooden brain teaser puzzle
- Rope hammock
Date & Location
- May 30 - June 10 - online sale
- Raffle drawing June 14
How to Participate
Order online via our secure CashNet storefront (credit or debit card payments only).
Event Partner
We are grateful for the many individuals and local businesses and organizations (listed above by items) who donated goods and services to our Father's Day raffle baskets.
Beneficiary
The United Ukrainian American Relief Committee (https://www.uuarc.org/), which has an active campaign to provide humanitarian relief to victims of the war. UUARC is a SEFA organization.
Contact
Angela Galvin, sefa@oswego.edu
Fall 2021 Events
Click the name of each event below to reveal more information, including how to participate. The Baskets of Caring link now lists the 2021 winners.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in recognition, we are hosting PINK Day and Pink the Rink. Activities start on Friday, Oct 22 with tabling, giveaways, a pink mask sale, and a group photo at Marano Campus Center as well as a $5 jeans Friday. Auxiliary Services is also joining PINK Day by offering a complimentary brownie/cookie with another purchase for anyone wearing pink or a pink ribbon! Then, on Saturday, Oct 23, we'll "pink the rink" at the women's ice hockey game, raffling off a pink Laker ice hockey jersey!
Date & Location
- PINK Day: Oct 22
- 11am - 1pm, Marano Campus Center Food Activities Court - tabling with pink giveaways and pink Laker ice hockey jersey raffle (1 ticket for $5 or 3 tickets for $12. Link forthcoming). Pink disposable masks will be for sale, 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.
- 12:25pm - group photo at Marano Campus Center food court, followed by a walk through the quad. Wear your pink!
- All day: Auxiliary Services is a complimentary brownie/cookie to anyone wearing pink (clothing or a ribbon in support) who purchases an item at Palates, Cutting Board, Laker Express, or Crossroads as a thank you
- $5 Friday - donate via CashNet and wear jeans
- Pink the Rink: Oct 23
- 3 pm, Marano Ice Area - pink Laker ice hockey jersey raffle drawn after the second period at the women's ice hockey game
How to Participate
- Participate in the $5 Friday on Oct 22 by donating via CashNet
- Stop by our table in Marano Campus Center for giveaways and group photo on Oct 22. Wear pink!
- Attend the Laker women's ice hockey game on Oct 23 and help us "pink the rink" by purchasing raffle tickets for the all-pink jersey
Event Partner
Laker Women's Ice Hockey
Beneficiary
Oswego County Opportunities Cancer Services
Contact
Shelly Sloan, shelly.sloan@oswego.edu
'Tis the season for giving, and once again we are hosting a food, toy, and supply drive for both humans and pets in time for distribution by the holidays. All donated goods will go to United Way of Greater Oswego County for distribution in the Oswego area.
Date & Location
- Off-campus: Oct 23, Nov 6 & 13 from 1 - 3pm, Oswego Elks Lodge vestibule (right inside the door by the parking lot)
- On-campus: Nov 15 - Dec 3 at various campus locations:
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Bldg. 12
- Culkin Hall
- Lanigan Hall
- Lee Hall
- Park/Wilber Halls
- Rice Creek
- Rich Hall
- Sheldon Hall
- Shineman Hall
- Tyler Hall
How to Participate
Stop by a campus drop-off site or the Oswego Elks Lodge vestibule (132 West 5th St, inside the door by the parking lot) with non-perishable items for humans and pets.
Event Partner
Oswego Elks
Beneficiary
United Way of Greater Oswego County
Contact
Michelle Turner, michelle.turner@oswego.edu
It's the Great SUNY Oswego Bake Off! Calling all bakers and tasters to participate in one of four bake-offs on three separate dates in October and November. It's building against building in this friendly and tasty competition, culminating in a prize for the best 'conventional' baked good and a separate prize for the best 'special' baked good: vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, nut-free, etc.
This year's prize: a Wilton 9-piece baking set that is non-stick, navy blue, and diamond-infused:
Date & Location
- Oct 25, Noon - 2pm, Park Hall (East Campus) and Mahar Hall (West Campus)
- Nov 1, Noon - 2pm, Culkin Hall
- Nov 8, Noon - 2 pm, Marano Campus Center
- Winner announcement TBD
How to Participate
- Bake: we can't have a bake-off without bakers! Please contact Cathy Johnston (below) if you are willing to bake an item. We are especially in need of vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, etc. baked goods. The date you participate corresponds with your building:
- Oct 25, Park Hall: Park, Rich, Sheldon, Shineman, Wilber, Building 20, King
- Oct 25, Mahar Hall: Lanigan, Mahar, Tyler, Pathfinder
- Nov 1, Culkin Hall: Building 12, Culkin, Laker, Rice Creek
- Nov 8, Marano Campus Center: Mary Walker, Lee, Penfield, Marano Campus Center
- Eat: Come sample a baked good or two (or five) at any or all of our bake offs!
Beneficiary
United Way of Greater Oswego County
Contact
- General: Cathy Johnston, cathy.johnston@oswego.edu
- Park Hall Bake Off: tara.allenmagner@oswego.edu
- Mahar Hall Bake Off: rebecca.burch@oswego.edu
- Culkin Hall Bake Off: cathy.johnston@oswego.edu
- Marano Bake Off: sherri.devercelly@oswego.edu or mallory.bower@oswego.edu
Satisfy your sweet tooth – or your Thanksgiving guests' – with a fresh-baked pie from Ontario Orchards. This year's flavors include pumpkin, appleumpkin, apple, apple crumb, cherry, and blueberry. Pies will be pre-baked and include proper storage instructions. Pies can also be purchased and donated to the Human Concerns food pantry.
Price $17 (pumpkin, apple, cherry, bluebery) - $18 (apple crumb, appleumpkin).
Date & Location
- Oct 25 – Nov 8, online ordering via CashNet
- Nov 22, noon - pie pickup at Lanigan Hall loading dock
How to Participate
- Purchase pies for yourself or for the Human Concerns Food Pantry via CashNet
Vendor Provider
Ontario Orchards
Beneficiary
United Way of Greater Oswego County and Human Concerns Food Pantry
Contact
Cathy Johnston, cathy.johnston@oswego.edu
Give your razor a rest this November and help raise money for Oswego County Opportunities Cancer Services!
Date & Location
- Nov 1 - 30, virtual No-Shave month-long event. Winner annoucement TBD
- $5 jeans Friday on Nov 12, and tabling starting Nov 5 in MCC to raise awareness for men's health issues including prostate cancer. Donate via CashNet
How to Participate
- Join the SEFA/NYS UP team as a participant and raise sponsor donations from friends and family
- Donate to a participant
- Participate in the $5 Friday on Nov 12 (via CashNet) or stop by our table in MCC starting Nov 5
Event Partner
SUNY Oswego University Police Department
Beneficiary
National No Shave November organization
Contact
Our most anticipated event of the year is back in a hybrid format! Purchase raffle tickets online or in-person for beautiful themed gift baskets donated by members of SUNY Oswego and the surrounding community. This is one event you don't want to miss!
Basket Winners
| Basket # | Donated By | Title | Winner |
| 1 | Angela & Pat Galvin | Customized Decorative Pallet Décor | Dick Galvin |
| 2 | 6 th Floor Culkin Hall | Rice Bowls Basket | Jane LeBlanc |
| 3 | Mahar Hall | Fantastic Felines | Margaret Spillett |
| 4 | Mahar Hall | That's a Good Dog! | Kristen Gublo |
| 5 | Judy Wyman Collette | Take Care Of You | Angela Galvin |
| 6 | Dean of Students Office | Date Night | Mary Craw |
| 7 | 6th Floor Culkin Hall | Seven Deadly Sins | Lonna Orta |
| 8 | Develop, Alumni Engagement & Career Svcs | Mixed Greens | Caroline Currier |
| 9 | Office of Admissions | All Things Buffalo Bills | Carlene Cook |
| 10 | Penfield Library | Self-lovin' | Tehkara Watson |
| 11 | Campus Life - Judy Roik | CREATIVE - CRAFTY CRICUT CUTTER | Carroe Collette |
| 12 | SEFA Committee | Keep it Local! | Amanda Fenlon |
| 13 | Rich Hall | A Chance to Cook Chinese Cultural Cuisine | Katie Deloff |
| 14 | 7th Floor Culkin | YOU CAN’T LIVE ON PIZZA, SO HERE’S SOME DOUGH | Andy Goldzweig |
| 15 | Compass | Dining Your Way Through Oswego | Christine Barkley |
Date & Location
- Online: Nov 8 - 12. Sales open 9 am Mon and close at 5 pm on Fri. See below for links and details.
- In-person: Nov 17 & 18, 10 am – 3 pm, Marano Campus Center. Live basket drawings at 3 pm on 11/18
How to Participate
- Donate a basket: Create a gift basket to donate which we can raffle off. Often people team up with family, friends, or colleagues to make a dynamite basket. Use the basket submission form when you are ready. Contact Shelly Sloan (below) with questions.
- Buy tickets: buy tickets for baskets in person (see dates and times above) or online starting Nov 8, at 9 am:
- Step 1: View the baskets
- Step 2: Choose your chances
- Step 3: Make your payment
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Remember:
- $1 per chance
- Someone can only win one basket (the first one drawn).
- If you'd rather see baskets in person, come to MCC on November 17 and 18 from 10am-3pm. Cash only for in-person sales.
- Virtual chances must be paid for by 11/12/21 at 5pm to be entered into the drawing on 11/18
- Baskets cannot be shipped: someone must pick up in person
Beneficiary
United Way of Greater Oswego County
Contact
Shelly Sloan, shelly.sloan@oswego.edu
Enjoy an evening of entertainment at Curtis Manor, as you listen to your colleagues showcase their performance talents. There is a suggested donation of $5 to attend (cash or credit card). Attendees can purchase dinner (ziti, salad, dinner roll) for $13 and can also purchase Curtis Manor's signature drinks — cash only.
Date & Location
- Nov 10, 4:30-8pm at Curtis Manor
How to Participate
- Attend the Talent Showcase at Curtis Manor, from 4-8pm on Nov 10. Your suggested $5 donation to attend and purchase of select refreshments will support Peaceful Remedies and their work for local people with life-altering illnesses.
Event Partner
Curtis Manor
Beneficiary
Peaceful Remedies
Contact
Tim Nekritz, tim.nekritz@oswego.edu
Bob Hageny, robert.hageny@oswego.edu
Once again this year, SUNY Oswego (in conjunction with Oswego County Children's Fund and SEFA) is soliciting your help in making sure each child in Oswego County has a gift to open during the holiday season. Those who wish to contribute can pick an ornament off the trees located throughout campus and return unwrapped gifts before the pick-up dates: Dec 3 and Dec 10.
Date & Location
- Nov 15 - Dec 10, campus-wide locations
How to Participate
- Choose one or more ornaments off the trees located throughout campus (full list below). Purchase the items and drop them off unwrapped in time for the pick-up dates: Dec 3 or Dec 10.
- If you would prefer to participate with a monetary donation, checks (made out to SUNY Oswego Toy Drive) may be sent to Cathy Johnston at 702 Culkin Hall.
- Building contacts:
- 702 Culkin Hall: Cathy Johnston
- 119 Tyler Hall: Sally Van Buren
- 145 Marano: Jenny Grass
- 402 Mahar Hall : Tracie Mastrangelo
- Mary Walker: Betsy Sipple
- 302 Park Hall/Wilber: Vanessa Sereno
- 228 Sheldon Hall: Lesley Wallace
- G02 Shineman Center: Kristin Gublo
- Parking Office: Carrie Collett
- 332 Rich Hall - Jessica Burridge
- Maintenance Bldg. 12: Cindy DeWolf
- 245 Poucher Hall: Brenda Farnham
- 116 Penfield: Christina Briglin
Beneficiary
Local children via the Oswego County Children's Fund
Contact
Cathy Johnston, cathy.johnston@oswego.edu
The best way to donate toys to Toys for Tots? By tossing bears on the ice during a hockey game! You can "live toss" new teddy bears at a men's or women's ice hockey game (dates below), or you can donate online to the cause and we'll do the tossing.
Date & Location
- Nov 20 - Dec 3, virtual teddy bear sales via CashNet
- Nov 20, 3pm - live toss at the women's hockey game, Marano Ice Arena
- Dec 4, 7pm - live toss at the men's hockey game, Marano Ice Arena
How to Participate
- Bring a new teddy bear to the men's or women's ice hockey games listed above and toss it on the ice when the 'toss' is announced.
- Donate to our virtual teddy bear sale (via CashNet) and we'll do the tossing for you!
Event Partner
Laker Ice Hockey Teams
Beneficiary
Toys for Tots
Contact
Mark Digby, mark.digby@oswego.edu
This year's Holiday Skate, along with all indoor Cruisin' the Campus events, has been canceled due to rising COVID cases in Oswego County. Thanks for your understanding.
Holiday Skate with the Lakers men's and women's hockey teams is coming back this year! Save the date: Dec 28 - 30. Additional details coming soon.
Chairs of the SEFA Committee
Angela Galvin: angela.galvin@oswego.edu
Reginald Braggs: reginald.braggs@oswego.edu