| AUSTIN – For the past 30 years, State of Texas employees have embraced supporting fellow Texans through the annual State Employee Charitable Campaign. Since 1994, State, higher education, and retired employees in Texas have contributed more than $209 million to charities providing services that improve communities. Employees have provided meals to hungry children, service dogs for our veterans, supported cancer survivors, and more, all through their contributions to participating charities. “State employees dedicate their time and talents each day to serve our state, and many also volunteer with local organizations. Through the SECC, these hard-working Texans continue to give back, further strengthening the communities in which they work and live,” commented Brent Connett, 2024 SECC State Policy Committee Chair. “Feeding Texas is grateful for the support state employees have shown to our network of food banks over the years,” said Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas. “Their investment has helped food banks fight hunger, improve health, and support communities during times of disaster. We want to thank all state employees for their dedication to public service and their commitment to ensuring the most vulnerable Texans have access to food, shelter, healthcare, and the opportunity to build a brighter future.” The State Employee Charitable Campaign is the only statutorily authorized workplace campaign for state agency employees throughout Texas. Created by the Legislature, the SECC offers employees of state agencies, junior and community colleges, universities, and retirees the benefit of giving to many of their favorite charities through an annual workplace giving campaign held during the months of September and October each year. Employees can contribute to one or more of the 900+ local and statewide charities that are working to ensure that all Texans thrive. “We are grateful that the Legislature created the SECC 30 years ago and are proud to have supported this valuable effort of connecting state employees with local community charities,” said Roxanne Saldaña Jones, President and CEO of United Ways of Texas. “We’re excited that through the SECC, state employees choose to invest their hard-earned money in the communities they serve.” Last year, 14,000 employees contributed $4.5 million through the SECC, to food banks, homeless or domestic violence shelters, job training programs targeting veterans, and many other community programs. This year’s goal is to raise $5 million for participating organizations, translating directly into increased community services to keep Texans healthy, safe, and strong. Texas has a history of generous giving to charities and state employee contributions through SECC helps keep Texas growing. SECC’s growth will mean that more state employees will have the opportunity to invest in their neighborhoods and communities in the years ahead. ### The State Employee Charitable Campaign is the only statutorily authorized workplace campaign for state agency employees throughout Texas. Thanks to legislation that created the SECC in 1993, employees of state agencies, junior and community colleges, universities, and retirees throughout Texas enjoy the benefit of giving to many of their favorite charities through an annual workplace giving campaign which features the convenience of payroll deduction. Since its inception in 1994, State agency & higher education employees have contributed $209.69 million through the SECC, providing aid to their family, friends, neighbors, and countless others in need across our state. For more information, log on to: www.secctexas.org | 