This year, Giving Tuesday falls on Tuesday, November 28. Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages people to give back in whatever ways they can. It presents nonprofit organizations with the chance to raise even more money than they would on an average day, which is why many organizations create […]
South Essex Community Council (SECC) is gearing up once again for its annual “Coats for Kids” program, which plays a vital role in ensuring that children, teens, and adults stay warm during the upcoming chilly season. Fall is here, the days are growing cooler and the nights are getting a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]