Community Fundraisers
Community Fundraisers
Giving Back to Worthy Local Nonprofits
Supporting the health and wellbeing of our community is in our credit union DNA. That’s why we fundraise in support of local nonprofit initiatives that bolster our community today and into our future.
See our currently active and recent community fundraisers below.
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Give Joy with The Family Care Network
Support children & families in need, now through December 19, 2025
Join us in support of the Family Care Network (FCNI) to Give Joy this season.
We’re hosting a fundraiser at each of our branches and online to support children and youth in foster care, as well as families struggling with homelessness and unhealed trauma in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties. Now more than ever, donations are essential to spreading holiday magic for those in need.
From a family that received Give Joy support in 2024:
“These gifts truly make a difference, especially during a busy and stressful time of year. Knowing that our community comes together to support families brings so much comfort and joy. Thank you to everyone who donates and helps make the holidays brighter for others.”
Your donations will provide…
Winter clothing & shoes
Groceries & holiday meals
Gifts & toys
Holiday cheer
Support for essential items
There are three ways you can donate to this valuable cause.
Donate online to the official fundraising account for FCNI.
Call our Contact Center at (805) 543-1816.
Visit your nearest SESLOC branch. Make a monetary donation and sign your ornament to post on our wall.
The Family Care Network, Inc. (FCNI) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) (Tax ID #77-0159090) community-based organization serving children, youth and families impacted by trauma in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. FCNI provides intensive support and services to our community’s most vulnerable, empowering them to live healthier lives and achieve their goals.
In 2024 SESLOC employees, members, and community partners raised over $87,300 in combined support for our fundraisers for our local food banks, childhood literacy, and the Family Care Network.
Thank you to all who supported these great causes!
Recent Fundraisers
Together, we can make a difference in our community.
Fifth Year of Childhood Literacy Campaign Raises Over $100,000 to Support Local Schools
In 2025, the community, SESLOC members and SESLOC employees raised $102,372 to support childhood literacy with the “If You Give a Child a Book…” campaign.
Thank You for “Giving Joy”
We recently held a holiday fundraiser in our branches and online in support of the Family Care Network. This local nonprofit supports children and youth in foster care, as well as families struggling with homelessness and unhealed trauma in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties this holiday season.
Building Bright Futures Together: Thank You for Supporting Childhood Literacy
SESLOC is honored to have continued our partnership with KSBY News for a fourth year in a row in support of childhood literacy through the “If You Give a Child a Book…” campaign, a collaboration facilitated by the Scripps Howard Foundation. Together, from August 5 to September 15, the community, SESLOC members and SESLOC employee’s collective efforts resulted in the successful fundraising of $72,594.
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