UTMB SECC 2024 State Employee Charitable Campaign

As the final gifts drift in, we have a campaign update: 1,061 UTMB employees contributed $321,347 to charities of their choice in the 2024 State Employee Charitable Campaign. The Employee Advisory Council and campaign volunteers would like thank you on behalf of the families, children, neighbors, friends and important causes that will benefit from our collective generosity.

We thank you and extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who supported the campaign. Your generosity and commitment are an inspiration to us, and a lifeline to those supported by our dollars. Thanks for making our 30^th Anniversary SECC a success.  

The State Employee Charitable Campaign ends tomorrow. So far, more than 860 generous UTMB employees have pledged almost $264,000.  Thank you! UTMB’s workforce dedicates their time and talents every day to helping others, to discovery, education and healing. The SECC provides another avenue for our hard-working employees to invest in the communities where they live and work, or to champion and support the causes that are important to them.  

It’s not too late to make your pledge. It’s a quick and simple process, and it feels good to know you’ve done something extra to help others. Every gift of any amount helps. Next week many of us will join with family and friends to give thanks for many blessings; the SECC provides a wonderful way to share our bounty with those struggling and in need. 

With more than 900 charities, the choice is yours. Support the causes that are important to you, close to home or across the globe.

We thank you for your consideration, and extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who have already supported the campaign, or who still plan to contribute. Your generosity and commitment are an inspiration to us, and a lifeline to those supported by our dollars. 

With less than three days left in the 2024 State Employee Charitable Campaign, we are nearing $260,000 in contributions from 850 generous employees. THANK YOU to the amazing employees who have already provided support. The campaign, which is being spearheaded this year by the Employee Advisory Council (EAC) , closes on Nov. 22.

The SECC makes it easy for UTMB employees to contribute to causes THEY care about—there are hundreds of choices covering almost any interest or need. Contributions can be made online via payroll deduction, on paper, or by credit card.

Last year, Texas state employees contributed $4.5 million to help meet basic needs for families, support education, assist veterans, and fund countless community-based programs. UTMB contributed almost $340,000 to this total, making it the second-largest contributor in the state. We have many areas at the university doing an outstanding job garnering support. You can learn more about the charities, track our progress and MAKE YOUR PLEDGE from this website. 

With a week left in the 2024 State Employee Charitable Campaign, we are nearing $200,000 in contributions from 690 generous employees. The campaign, which is being spearheaded this year by the Employee Advisory Council (EAC) , closes on Nov. 22.

The SECC makes it easy for UTMB employees to contribute to causes they care about—whether that’s health, education, animal welfare, environmental conservation, or other areas close to their hearts. Contributions can be made online via payroll deduction, on paper, or by credit card.

Last year alone, Texas state employees contributed $4.5 million to help meet basic needs for families, support education, assist veterans, and fund countless community-based programs. UTMB contributed almost $340,000 to this total, making it the second-largest contributor in the state. You can learn more about the charities, see what your dollars support, and track our progress at the institutional and departmental levels. 

Please make your pledge today!

These are challenging times, economically and socially. Many individuals and families are in need, facing crisis, and looking for support. We have an opportunity to make a difference through the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC).

We are nearing the midway point for this year’s campaign; so far more than 400 UTMB employees have pledged $116,000 to support the people and the causes that are important to them.

You can learn more about the charities, see what your dollars support, and track our progress at the institutional and departmental levels. 

With hundreds of charitable giving options, our contributions are feeding hungry people, providing shelter for survivors of domestic violence and displaced individuals, helping with job training programs, enhancing education, health initiatives, environmental issues, animal causes and much more. Next week we’ll be honoring the sacrifices of our veterans; wouldn’t a pledge to an organization supporting veterans be the perfect tribute?

Please make your pledge today! 

Your contribution through the SECC helps create strong, supportive communities. It feels good to help make the world a slightly better place. Thank you for your generosity and commitment.

UTMB's State Employee Charitable Campaign is about to hit its first important milestone: we are only a few pledges away from our first $100,000. Thank you to the more than 350 employees who have supported us already,  and the departments already leading with great participation. 

This year, the Employee Advisory Council is leading the campaign charge, letting our leadership, faculty and staff know about the hundred of charities and causes that can be easily supported through this initiative. 

The SECC makes it easy for you to contribute to causes YOU care about—whether that’s health, education, animal welfare, environmental conservation, veterans, housing, food security, and much more. SECC 2024 runs through Friday, Nov. 22. Contributions may be made via payroll deduction (quick and easy), on paper, or by credit card. Please make your pledge today!

This week, UTMB’s Employee Advisory Council (EAC) launches the 2024 State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC), celebrating 30 years of giving by Texas state employees. Since 1994, SECC contributions have totaled over $209 million, benefiting more than 2,000 nonprofits across Texas. Last year alone, Texas state employees contributed $4.5 million to help meet basic needs for families, support education, assist veterans, and fund countless community-based programs. UTMB contributed almost $340,000 to this total, making it the second-largest contributor in the state.

 This year, the EAC is honored to serve as campaign ambassadors, supporting their fellow employees in making an impact. The SECC makes it easy for UTMB employees to contribute to causes they care about—whether that’s health, education, animal welfare, environmental conservation, or other areas close to their hearts. Contributions can be made online via payroll deduction, on paper, or by credit card.

Join us in continuing UTMB’s legacy of generosity to strengthen communities across Texas.

Thank you to the 1,049 generous employees who helped us raise $339,918 for the 2023 State Employee Charitable Campaign. Once again the UTMB community was a leader is giving among state agencies and universities, coming in second among all organizations for total amount raised. The dollars will support dozens of charities and causes across the region and around the world.

UTMB Health's SECC 2024 will be launching on Oct. 30 and running through Nov. 22; please watch for details.