50 Faces of SECC – Razan

50 Faces of SECC – Razan   Razan started her journey with SECC in our Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) program when she was just 18 months old. Her parents… Continue Reading 50 Faces of SECC – Razan

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Community Change Maker Scholarship

Calling Local High School Graduates – SECC Community Change Maker Scholarship Application Is Open South Essex Community Council has been providing community services in Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley since 1973. … Continue Reading Community Change Maker Scholarship

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50 Faces of SECC – Mitch

50 Faces of SECC – Mitch   Mitch first became interested in volunteering after his grandfather had a very positive experience with SECC. During the first year of the COVID-19… Continue Reading 50 Faces of SECC – Mitch

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50 Faces of SECC – Jacqueline

50 Faces of SECC – Jacqueline   Fun with New Found Friends Jacqueline is a long-time client who was first introduced to SECC through a series of social events hosted… Continue Reading 50 Faces of SECC – Jacqueline

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50 Faces of SECC – Omar + Ahmad

50 Faces of SECC – Omar + Ahmad   Omar and Ahmad are the epitome of determination and success. The boys immigrated to Canada in hopes of securing a promising… Continue Reading 50 Faces of SECC – Omar + Ahmad

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50 Faces of SECC – Betania

50 Faces of SECC – Betania   Betania came to Canada in 2021 as a refugee claimant from Mexico. While living in Mexico, she experienced significant violence and discrimination for… Continue Reading 50 Faces of SECC – Betania

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50 Faces of SECC – Yusuf

50 Faces of SECC – Yusuf   The Arafa family, from Libya, arrived in Canada with their two children in December of 2018.  The mom, Samira, began SECC’s English classes… Continue Reading 50 Faces of SECC – Yusuf

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50 Faces of SECC – Anne

50 Faces of SECC – Anne   Anne retired in 2019 from a 30+ year career as a Registered Nurse. She provided outstanding service to patients and accomplished many things… Continue Reading 50 Faces of SECC – Anne

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FREE Income Tax Clinic

FREE Income Tax Clinic From March 20-April 29, SECC will provide free income tax preparation and e-filing for qualified individuals through Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).… Continue Reading FREE Income Tax Clinic

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50 Faces of SECC – Muhammed

50 Faces of SECC – Muhammed   Kind, gracious, tenacious and hardworking are just a few words to describe Muhammed. Upon arrival from Syria in 2018, Muhammed began learning English… Continue Reading 50 Faces of SECC – Muhammed

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