South Essex Community Council (SECC) is proud to be celebrating our 50th Anniversary in 2023. In 1973, a group of concerned citizens had a vision to create a community sponsored agency that would address the various needs of the people of South Essex. The vision and efforts of this group mobilized […]
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SECC Celebrates 50 Years of Helping People and Improving Lives
South Essex Community Council (SECC) began as a vision in 1973 by Fr. G. H. Duchene and JoAnne Fillimore to create a community sponsored agency that would address the various needs of the people of South Essex. Fifty years later their legacy lives on and continues to expand and grow […]
SECC Coats for Kids Program Launches Today
Fall is here, the days are growing cooler and the nights are getting a little longer. Soon, frost and flurries will be in the air and warm, cozy coats and accessories will be necessary. With this in mind, South Essex Community Council (SECC) is once again collecting and distributing clean, […]
Calling High School Grads! Apply for SECC Change Maker Scholarship Today
SECC Community Change Maker Scholarship Application Is Open Our community is full of change makers, and we see their impact day after day. We hear stories of individuals, families and businesses who make a positive impact on the lives of others in and around our community. As an agency that […]
SECC Thanks Volunteers During Appreciation Week April 24-30
Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 24-30 and South Essex Community Council would like to take the time to thank every single volunteer for their dedication, empathy, and kindness. “SECC depends on volunteering to achieve its mission,” says Abby Neufeld Dick, Marketing & Communications Department Coordinator. “We are so grateful to […]
SECC Launches Career Week for Local Students & Young Adults
Leamington, ON – South Essex Community Council (SECC) is excited to announce the first ever Career Week, hosted by SECC’s Career Hub on March 14-18 from 1-4pm each day. Students and Young Adults aged 14-29 are invited to attend the free 5-day long Career Week events that feature speakers from different career […]
SECC Gives Back With Christmas Giving Project
Leamington, ON – For the second year in a row, South Essex Community Council has spread some Holiday cheer to 49 refugee and newcomer families in need in our community. 25 rolls of wrapping paper, 8 youth volunteers, 105 hours of wrapping, 49 families supported… 1 common goal – to spread […]
SECC’s Giving Tuesday Campaign a Great Success
South Essex Community Council (SECC) is excited to announce that they raised a total of $3,355 in support of Giving Tuesday, a global movement unleashing the power of generosity and an opportunity to give back in your community. This year, SECC raised funds in support of the SPARK After School […]
SECC Has Launched Annual Coats for Kids Event
SECC has launched Coats for Kids again this year and we are currently collecting jackets and other winter accessories. Help a child stay warm this winter. SECC is accepting donations for the annual SECC Coats for Kids event. Gently used spring and winter coats, boots, snow pants and winter accessories […]
SECC Awards Local Students Change Maker Scholarships
Scholarship Recipients L-R: Kyra Lear, Lily Stasko, Massimo Maiuri, Monica Klassen South Essex Community Council is excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 Community Change Maker Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial support to four young people who are planning to use their post-secondary educations to make societal change in the wider community, province or in the […]