The once-a-year (September 25 - November 20, 2019) State and University Employees Combined Appeal(SECA)that provides all employees the opportunity to donate to the charitable causes of their choice to enhance the quality of life for all.
Established in 1983, SECA is a workplace giving campaign that allows State Employees to donate to nearly 1,500 charities at local, state, national, and international levels. State employees have contributed over $82 million to help improve our environment.
SECA supports 12 Federations: America's Best Charities, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, America's Charities, Black United Fund, Community Health Charities, Community Shares, EarthShare, Global Impact, Special Olympics, United Negro College Fund and United Way.
With the help of the Charity Search Engine you will find a concise listing by County of all of the different charities served through your donations to SECA, along with a brief description of the services provided by these individual agencies.
The 2019 SECA Pledge book will give you all the information you will need to make your informed decision. This is your opportunity to "Give a Little - Help a Lot!".
Inside this book you will get an in-depth view of each of the 12 Federations, their visions, their missions and a glimpse into the lives of those who are served through your contributions. Many of the charities also include a breakdown of services or things that your donations, no matter how small they may seem to you, are being used for in order to improve individual lives, communities, and on a global level, our world at large.
Be proud that you are showing how much you care!
After you have made your choice of which charity(ies) you want to donate to you will want to fill out a pledge form and send that completed pledge form to your agency contact, also known as the SECA Agency Ambassador/Liaison.
The Leadership Giving Circle recognizes individuals contributing $250 or more to one or more charities in the Illinois State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA).
Individuals giving at the Leadership level serve as strong examples to others and share the desire to help meet critical needs in their community.
On April 11, 2018, during an award ceremony, The Prairie Land United Way Organization for Morgan, Cass and Scott Counties Presented SECA with a certificate for being one of their top 20 contributors in 2017. Phronsie Spaulding, Assistant Bureau Chief for the Office of Inspector General, Healthcare and Family Services, accepted the award on behalf of SECA.
100% of your contribution is sent directly to your designated charity(ies).The 12 “Charitable Federations” collectively represent nearly 2,000 charitiesfrom which to choose from when making your donation.Participation in the State and University Employees Combined Appeal is importantand any gift is greatly appreciated and helps make a difference.Support of the SECA campaign demonstrates a willingnessto help a single need or many needs within the community.
Thank you for your gift and understanding the impact and significanceof a personal commitment through SECA.