University of Illinois Springfield employees raised $752 to support the Animal Protective League (APL) in Springfield as it rebuilds its shelter and clinic, which were destroyed by an EF-1 tornado on June 10.

Nearly 70 UIS employees participated in a bingo fundraiser in October as part of the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) workplace giving campaign.

Erica Michael, who helps coordinate the SECA campaign at UIS, presented a check for $752 to APL representatives on Nov. 5. The donation will support the organization's rebuilding efforts and its continued work to care for animals in the Springfield community.