The annual State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) conducted among state employees in Clinton-Essex-Franklin and Hamilton Counties has concluded and was highly successful at raising much needed funds for local services, as well as statewide, national and international charities. This year’s campaign total is $192,364.44

John Bernardi, Executive Director of the United Way that serves Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties stated that “the local SEFA committee, comprised of representatives from state agencies, is an extraordinary team of people who make it all happen, but it is the generosity and compassion of state employees throughout the region that is most impressive”. State employees can designate their gift to a wide range of local charities, as well as out of the area.

Three employees at SUNY Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh were recently nominated for the Governors Award for outstanding service during the fall of 2009 SEFA Campaign. Peter Luguri, Carol Bleau and Cherice Granger worked tirelessly to coordinate the effort which raised $59,032.00 among SUNY Plattsburgh employees.