SECC raises $3,355 for Giving Tuesday

LEAMINGTON — South Essex Community Council (SECC) recently announced that they raised $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 Program. This is a program that provides amazing supports for school-aged children by providing them with a space to get homework help, a healthy snack, and fun recreational time with friends in a safe environment.

For each $25 donation, you could send a child to SPARK for one day. With the help of CIBC and Canada Helps, SECC exceeded their goal of $1,000.

“We are so thankful for the constant support of the community for Giving Tuesday,” said Vicki Noland, Children and Youth Service Program Leader at SECC. “I see the impact the donation to SECC children and youth programs daily. I see it when children learn a new word in English, when they hit a new milestone, when SPARK participants read a new word they haven’t before. Your donations make such a difference in our children and youth at SECC.”

If you are interested in donating, visit secc.on.ca/donate.