South Essex Community Council

What South Essex Community Council does

South Essex Community Council (SECC) is a not-for-profit social services organization founded in 1973 and headquartered in Leamington, Ontario. It serves the South Essex / Windsor-Essex County region through three physical offices (Leamington headquarters, Kingsville, Windsor) and a paid staff of 11–50 supported by 221+ volunteers. Its functional mandate spans seven interconnected program verticals: Seniors Services (Meals on Wheels, door-to-door transportation, Adult Day Program, wellness visits), Immigrant and Refugee Support (Settlement, LINC language training, child care for class attendees), Job Seekers (Career Hub, Better Jobs Ontario, job-search workshops), Children and Youth (Summer/March Break/PA Day Camps, Ignite Academy grades 2–7, JR Youth grades 5–8), Learners (Get SET digital/financial literacy, GED prep, Cultural Competency Training), Temporary Foreign Workers (TeaMWork Project case management and workplace rights), and Income Support Services (Coats for Kids, Income Tax Appointments, Keep the Heat emergency heating assistance). A secondary sub-brand, Mission Marketing, offers branding and digital marketing services to external clients to generate non-grant revenue.

The underlying technology stack is operational rather than productized: SECC uses standard web forms for service registration, PayPal Checkout (alongside Visa/Mastercard) for program fee payments, the Active Network platform for camp registration, Race Roster for the Ride & Stride fundraising event, Mailchimp for newsletter distribution, and Google Maps for office directions. The organization holds no patents and operates no public or partner-facing API. Internal data management is overseen by a dedicated Data Specialist IT Services role. SECC is PIPEDA-compliant for privacy, AODA-compliant for accessibility, and its website is aligned with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

The business model is multi-stream: the majority of program funding comes from government grants and contracts (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada; Government of Canada including Age Well at Home; Province of Ontario; Ontario Health; Employment Ontario; United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent). A secondary revenue stream comprises individual donations, corporate sponsorships via the IMPACT Sponsor program, and foundation grants (Solcz Family Foundation, WindsorEssex Community Foundation). Program fees (Meals on Wheels meals, transit rides, day programs) are priced affordably to ensure accessibility and represent a smaller recurring component. Mission Marketing services are quote-based with multi-year contract potential. End-user pricing for most community programs is free or low-cost. Customer acquisition is community-led — driven by government referrals, partnerships, word-of-mouth, community events (Ride & Stride, Diamonds and Denim Gala), and social media across Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

Name

South Essex Community Council

Legal name

South Essex Community Council

Website

https://secc.on.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

South Essex Community Council is a not-for-profit social services organization in Windsor-Essex County, Ontario, delivering multi-program community services — including Meals on Wheels, settlement and language training for newcomers, employment support, youth programs, and senior transportation — across three offices since 1973.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food Services (624210), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs & Supports (EDAJAIAC)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Newcomer settlement services
• Employment support services
• Seniors home support
• Youth community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Leamington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: SECC receives significant funding from government sources including Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Government of Canada, Ontario Ministry, Ontario Health, and Employment Ontario. These grants fund specific programs and services.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants from organizations like Solcz Family Foundation and WindsorEssex Community Foundation. The IMPACT Sponsor program allows businesses and individuals to sponsor specific programs.
3. Program Fees: Affordable program fees for services like Meals on Wheels, transportation, and day programs. Fees are priced to ensure accessibility for seniors and persons with disabilities.
4. Mission Marketing Services: SECC offers marketing services (branding, digital marketing, event marketing) to external clients on a quote basis, generating additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

South Essex Community Council (SECC) is a not-for-profit charitable organization that delivers community-based social services across the Windsor-Essex region of Ontario. Its core offerings include seniors services (Meals on Wheels, door-to-door transportation, Adult Day Program), employment services for job seekers and employers (Career Hub, Better Jobs Ontario), settlement services for newcomers and immigrants, children and youth programs (camps, Ignite Academy), adult learning (English classes, Get SET), temporary foreign worker support (TeaMWork Project), and seasonal income support (Coats for Kids, Income Tax Clinics, Keep the Heat).

Product overview

South Essex Community Council is a social services not-for-profit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected community programs rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include Children & Youth Programs (Summer Camp, March Break Camp, PA Day Camps, Ignite Academy, JR Youth Program), Employer Supports (recruitment and training services), Job Seekers Services (career planning, workshops, Better Jobs Ontario), Learners Programs (English Classes, Get SET, Cultural Competency Training), Immigrant and Refugee Support, Seniors Services (Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Wellness & Social Visits, Adult Day Program), TeaMWork Project for Temporary Foreign Workers, and Income Support Services (Coats for Kids, Income Tax Appointments, Keep the Heat). Additional offerings include Mission Marketing (branding and digital services), Donations/Fundraising, Ride and Stride events, Volunteer Services, and Facility Rental. The organization operates primarily through in-person service delivery, web-based registration systems, and third-party platforms for payments and event management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mission Marketing by SECC: Marketing services providing branding and digital solutions for businesses, including logo design, brand identity, marketing collateral, event promotion, social media management, and email marketing.
• TeaMWork Project
• Ignite Academy
• Get SET (Skills, Education and Training)

Quantifiable outcome

• 2111+ IRCC clients supported in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Workforce WindsorEssexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal workforce development board supporting employment services and labour market initiatives in Windsor-Essex.
• Green Heart KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity kitchen partner providing fresh, healthy meals for SECC's Meals on Wheels program. Most food allergies and sensitivities accommodated.
• Faith Mennonite ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing venue for Adult Day Program services, offering space for social, recreational, and personal support activities.
• St. Clair CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner collaborating on FUTURES Work Experience Placement program, making training more accessible to young people in South Essex.
• Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex (MCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for French-language settlement services. MCC offers French-language services to newcomers referred by SECC or seeking services in French.
• The BridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner hosting career fairs where SECC clients connect with potential employers.
• Erie Shores Transit / Windsor Essex Community TransitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransit partnership providing accessible transportation services. SECC part of integrated transportation service delivery model for the region.
• VON (Victorian Order of Nurses)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth care partner collaborating on enhanced health and wellness services in day programs through shared nursing services pilot project.
• Alzheimer's Society of Windsor EssexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing enhanced health and wellness services in SECC day programs for clients with dementia.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SouthEssexCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/SouthEssexCC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-essex-community-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/southessexcc
• TikToktiktok.com/@southessexcc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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