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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
After several months, South Essex Community Council is officially re-opening their doors to clients and are booking in-person appointments in their Leamington and Kingsville Offices effective Monday, July 12, 2021. Both offices are currently open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. “We are thrilled to begin welcoming clients back into the office,” shared Manager of Programs and Development, Stephen […]