2010 September 1 through October 27 State and University Employees Combined Appeal The State and University Employees Advisory Board (SECA) is proud to announce the 2010 Annual campaign. Since 1983, SECA has generated funds to help those in need in our communities, nation and around the world. Please join us this year in supporting your annual campaign. MISSION We present opportunities for those involved in state service to contribute their financial support, time, talents, and knowledge to the community at large. We endeavor to enhance the quality of life as we invest in service communities. We provide a singular, ethical and secure manner in which individuals can donate to the charitable causes of their choice. TABLE OF CONTENTS Benefits of Payroll Deduction . 2 Giving Guides . 2 Index of Charitable Organizations . 100 Index of United Way County Organizations . 107 Letter from the SECA Advisory Board and Charity Representatives . 108 Joining the SECA Leadership Giving Circle . 109 Sample Pledge Form . 110 Benefits of Payroll Deduction . 111 Giving Guides . 111 Sample Pledge Form . 112 Charities - listed in random order - (code numbers in parentheses) Earth Share of Illinois (909-0000) . 3 Community Shares of Illinois (903-0000) . 7 Community Health Charities of Illinois (800-5500) . 11 America’s Charities (910-0000) . 15 Global Impact (901-0000) . 19 Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc. (950-0010) . 23 American Cancer Society (907-0000) . 27 The United Negro College Fund (900-0000) . 29 Special Olympics Illinois (905-0000) . 31 Independent Charities of America (911-0000) . 33 United Way (Organized by County) . 49 Index of United Way County Organizations . 107 -1- Benefits of Payroll Deduction ® Makes a meaningful gift over time through small contributions each pay period. ® Creates great employee morale and goodwill within the workplace through organized giving. ® Manage your own philanthropy — you know when deductions start and that they can be stopped at any time. ® Minimizes costs and maximizes the contribution. ® Easier method of giving rather than a larger one-time gift. ® Saves time and takes little effort. ® Proven to increase individual gifts to charity at least four times over a given period and increase the overall campaign four-to-five times over that same period. GIVING GUIDES Twice a Month Monthly Annual Every Other Week Annual (24 pays/yr.) (12 pays/yr.) Pledge (26 pays/yr.) Pledge $2.50 $5.00 $60.00 $2.50 $65.00 $3.00 $6.00 $72.00 $3.00 $78.00 $4.00 $8.00 $96.00 $4.00 $104.00 $5.00 $10.00 $120.00 $5.00 $130.00 $6.00 $12.00 $144.00 $6.00 $156.00 $7.00 $14.00 $168.00 $7.00 $182.00 $8.00 $16.00 $192.00 $8.00 $208.00 $9.00 $18.00 $216.00 $9.00 $234.00 $10.00 $20.00 $240.00 $10.00 $260.00 $15.00 $30.00 $360.00 $15.00 $390.00 $20.00 $40.00 $480.00 $20.00 $520.00 $30.00 $60.00 $720.00 $30.00 $780.00 $40.00 $80.00 $960.00 $40.00 $1,040.00 $50.00 $100.00 $1,200.00 $50.00 $1,300.00 -2- EARTHSHARE OF ILLINOIS — Code 909-0000 Administrative and fund-raising costs for 2009 were 5.4%. For more information, call (312) 795-3740; www.earthshare-illinois.org. ILLINOIS OF SHARE EarthShare is an alliance of America’s leading nonprofit environmental and conservation charities, work- TH ing across Illinois and the nation to protect human health and the environment. EAR The environment is our drinking water, our neighborhood parks, our children’s schools, the air we breathe and the food we eat. Take care of the environment and it will take care of you. Through the generosity of individuals at the workplace, EarthShare’s members are helping locally, nationally, and globally every day to: • Offset the harmful effects of global warming; • Reduce the number of asthma attacks children experience due to poor air quality; • Eliminate industry-caused mercury in our waterways and fish that can cause health problems; • Plant millions of trees that clean our air, reduce topsoil erosion, and provide homes for wildlife; • Save endangered species, like the California condor and giant panda, and their habitats; • Conserve and restore Illinois prairies and their native species; and • Preserve open space and parks for our recreation, exercise, and wildlife. We make it easy for you to make a difference. You can give to EarthShare of Illinois or choose your favorite organization(s). -3- 909-0000 Earth Share of Illinois 909-0250 Environment Illinois Supports Illinois environment and conservation (formerly Illinois PIRG Educational Fund) organizations which protect our air, water, land Environmental public interest watchdog. wildlife, and public health. One environment, one (312) 291-0696; www.environmentillinois.org simple way to care for it. 909-0155 Environmental and Energy Study Institute (312) 795-3740; www.earthshare-illinois.org Develops coalitions to educate Congress on energy 909-0005 African Wildlife Foundation and environmental issues. Foremost authority working to protect African (202) 628-1400; www.eesi.org wildlife. 909-0310 Environmental Defenders of McHenry County (888) 4-WILDLIFE; www.awf.org Citizens working for a healthy environment locally. 909-0010 Alaska Conservation Foundation (815) 338-0393; www.mcdef.org Works to protect the integrity of Alaska’s 909-0160 Environmental Defense Fund ecosystems. Efficient and fair solutions to environmental (907) 276-1917; www.akcf.org challenges. 909-0290 Alliance for the Great Lakes (800) 684-3322; www.environmentaldefense.org Dedicated to protecting our Great Lakes. 909-0170 Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest (312) 939-0838; www.greatlakes.org Advocates clean energy and sound land use. 909-0020 American Farmland Trust (312) 673-6500; www.elpc.org Stops loss of America’s farms to development. 909-0175 Environmental Law Institute (800) 431-1499; www.farmland.org Helps communities protect people and nature 909-0030 American Forests through education and research. Protects trees and forests since 1875. (202) 939-3800; www.eli.org (800) 368-5748; www.americanforests.org 909-0504 FamilyFarmed 909-0040 American Rivers Encourages sustainable economic development and Restores our nation’s waterways. revitalizes communities in an environmentally sound (877) 4-RIVERS; www.AmericanRivers.org manner. 909-0045 Bat Conservation International (708) 763-9900; www.familyfarmed.org Bat conservation, research and education efforts. 909-0177 Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics (800) 538-2287; www.batcon.org Seeks the preservation of ecological values and bio- 909-0050 Beyond Pesticides/NCAMP logical diversity in our national forests. Prevents pesticide poisoning of our environment. (541) 484-2692; www.fseee.org (202) 543-5450; www.beyondpesticides.org 909-0180 Friends of the Chicago River 909-0060 Center for Health, Environment and Justice Revitalizes a valuable natural resource in Chicago. Protects public health from toxins in water, (312) 939-0490; www.chicagoriver.org air and food. 909-0185 Friends of the Earth (703) 237-2249; www.chej.org Strives to preserve our natural resources and advo- 909-0080 Center for Neighborhood Technology cate for public health protection. Links environment, economy and community. (877) 843-8687; www.foe.org (773) 278-4800; www.cnt.org 909-0187 Friends of the Forest Preserves 909-0090 Chicago Legal Clinic Working to preserve, protect, and restore the Forest Helps citizens confront urban environmental issues. Preserves of Cook County. (312) 726-2938; www.clclaw.org (312) 356-9990; www.fotfp.org 909-0110 The Conservation Fund 909-0190 Friends of the Fox River More than 3.2 million acres protected since 1985. Builds a watershed of caretakers for the river. (703) 525-6300; www.conservationfund.org (815) 356-6605; www.friendsofthefoxriver.org 909-0113 Conservation International 909-0200 Friends of the Parks Using a strong foundation of science, partnership Preserves, protects, and enhances parks in Chicago. and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to (312) 857-2757; www.fotp.org responsibly and sustainably care for nature for 909-0205 Green Corps, Inc. humanity’s long-term well being. Training of environmental leaders. (800) 406-2306; www.conservation.org (617) 426-8506; www.GreenCorps.org 909-0130 Defenders of Wildlife Innovative leadership prevents species extinction. (202) 682-9400; www.defenders.org -4- 909-0210 Illinois Association of Park Districts 909-0360 Natural Resources Defense Council Promotes recreation and preservation of Defends rivers, coasts, forests, wildlife and clean air. open spaces. (212) 727-2700; www.nrdc.org (217) 523-4554; www.ILparks.org 909-0390 Nuclear Energy Information Service 909-0220 Illinois Audubon Society Public action, education on nuclear power hazards. Promotes wildlife appreciation, preserves habitat. (773) 342-7650; www.neis.org ILLINOIS (217) 544-2473; www.illinoisaudubon.org 909-0395 Openlands 909-0230 Illinois Conservation Foundation Protects natural areas through advocacy, education OF Protects and enhances Illinois’ natural resources. and outreach to protect the quality of life. (217) 785-2003; www.ilcf.org (312) 863-6250; www.openlands.org 909-0240 Illinois Environmental Council, Education Fund 909-0400 Ocean Conservancy Public education about sound environmental Protects marine wildlife and promotes marine SHARE policies. sanctuaries. (217) 544-5954; www.ilenviro.org (800) 519-1541; www.oceanconservancy.org TH 909-0270 Illinois Division of the Izaak Walton League 909-0401 Oceana Advances outdoor ethics to protect land and water. Aims to end pollution and destructive fishing prac- EAR (815) 886-4232; www.iwla.org tices to save marine wildlife and oceans. 909-0275 John G. Shedd Aquarium (202) 833-3900; www.oceana.org Animals connecting with you to make a difference. 909-0410 The Peregrine Fund (312) 939-2438; www.sheddaquarium.org Saves eagles, condors, falcons and other endangered 909-0280 Lake Forest Open Lands Association birds. Preserves land for public recreation and education.