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.

SECA logo 2026

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 16, 2026 and concludes on November 18, 2026.

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Message from the Chancellor:

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce the start of the 2026 State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign, which runs Sept. 16 through Nov. 18.

At UIS, our CARE framework guides how we support one another and serve our broader community. SECA provides an opportunity to put those values into action by supporting charitable organizations that improve lives across Illinois and around the world. Through a contribution to a cause that matters to you, you can help address critical needs and expand opportunities for others.

I encourage you to learn more about the campaign and consider participating. Every gift, regardless of size, reflects the spirit of caring and service that defines our UIS community.

Thank you for your generosity and for the many ways you make a difference every day.

Sincerely,

Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
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