SECA is a once-a-year voluntary campaign that allows state and university employees to donate to the charitable causes of their choice to enhance the quality of life for all. SECA supports 12 federations: America’s Best Charities, America’s Charities, American Cancer Society, Black United Fund, Creating Healthier Communities, Community Shares, EarthShare, Global Impact, Special Olympics, UNCF, and United Way.

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State and University Employees Combined Appeal

The List of SECA Charities includes nearly 1,500 local, state, national and international charities that are participating in this year’s campaign, along with a brief description of the services provided by these individual agencies.

For questions about the SECA campaign, please contact Erica Michael at emich1@uis.edu.

The campaign kicks off on September 18, 2024 and concludes on November 13, 2024.

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Message from the Chancellor:

UIS Workplace Giving Campaign

Dear Colleagues,

As we begin another fall season at UIS, I am writing to invite you to participate in the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign. SECA offers our dedicated faculty and staff a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Illinois and beyond. It is an opportunity for us to unite as a university and create a collective impact through our charitable giving.

UIS has long been committed to fostering a culture of service and community engagement. SECA aligns seamlessly with this commitment, enabling us to support a wide range of charitable organizations that address critical issues such as education, health, poverty alleviation, animal welfare and environmental conservation.

Contributions to SECA can be directed to a variety of nonprofit organizations, ensuring that your donation supports causes that are important to you. Whether your passion lies in supporting local United Way agencies or global charitable initiatives, SECA provides a platform for making a meaningful difference.

Participation in SECA is voluntary, and the amount you choose to donate via payroll deduction or check is a personal decision. Every contribution, no matter the size, has the potential to create a positive change in the lives of those in need.

The strength of our university community is rooted in the collective efforts of our faculty, staff and students. I am grateful for your consideration of this opportunity to give back through SECA. Together, we can exemplify the spirit of care and service that defines UIS.

Thank you for your support.

Janet

Janet L. Gooch, PhD
Chancellor
University of Illinois Springfield

How to give to SECA

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SECA Facts

  • A $20 donation per pay period will help fund research to identify the chemicals in air pollution that are linked to birth defects, lung cancer and leukemia.
  • A $25 donation per pay period will help create an electronic copy of a research report and make it available to environmental professionals and citizens around the world.
  • A $50 donation per pay period can sponsor two classes of 15 students from underprivileged areas to a day at the zoo to see spectacular wildlife firsthand, and to gain an insight into the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats.
  • A $75 donation per pay period will purchase an elephant radio collar to be used for research in Kenya, Tanzania, and the Kazungula Heartland where elephant populations are threatened and require monitoring.

SECA Local Charities (xlsx)

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The participating charities

  • America’s Best Charities
  • America’s Charities
  • American Cancer Society
  • Black United Fund
  • Creating Healthier Communities
  • Community Shares
  • EarthShare
  • Global Impact
  • Special Olympics
  • UNCF
  • United Way