We’ve asked our incredible staff to nominate their favorite 501-(c)(3)-designated organizations. Here are the eight groups we’ve selected for April:
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Community Stories
SESLOC strives to make a positive impact in our community every day.
Supporting Sustainability in April
As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we’re building a more sustainable community for the next 80 years by doing 80 local acts that have a global impact.
The Financial Scholars Program Welcomes Lompoc High School
We’re thrilled to announce that Lompoc High School recently enrolled in EverFi’s Financial Scholars program. SESLOC is the proud sponsor of the program, which provides free, practical financial education to Central Coast high school students. The 7-module online curriculum covers topics like budgeting, credit, taxes, financing higher education, and more.
Local Teachers Get Support With SESLOC Education Grants
SESLOC Education Grants provide funding to support innovation and expand supplies at local K-12 schools. Here’s how a few teachers recently used grants to support their students’ return to the classroom:
SESLOC Spotlight: Spokes
SESLOC Spotlight highlights local organizations that make the Central Coast the best place to live. Today we’re shining the spotlight on Spokes, an organization dedicated to helping our local nonprofits succeed and fulfill their missions by providing access to resources and training workshops.
Preserving our Community Through Sustainability in Celebration of our 80th Anniversary
As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we’re building a more sustainable community for the next 80 years by doing 80 local acts that have a global impact.
80 Years: March Charitable Giving Roundup
We’ve asked our incredible staff to nominate their favorite 501-(c)(3)-designated organizations. Here are the eight groups we’ve selected for March:
SESLOC Spotlight: People’s Self-Help Housing
Today we’re shining the spotlight on People’s Self-Help Housing, a local nonprofit building affordable housing for working families, seniors, veterans, those living with disabilities, and the formerly homeless. Sophie Marsh, Communications Specialist, explains what makes PSHH so special:
SESLOC Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County
SESLOC Spotlight highlights local organizations that make the Central Coast the best place to live. Today we’re shining the spotlight on Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County, an organization supporting affordable housing on the Central Coast. Michael...
Financial Scholars Completed 1,585 Hours of Learning During the 2020-2021 School Year
The Financial Scholars program proved to be a valuable addition to teachers’ lesson plans as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to disrupt the 2020-2021 school year, forcing classrooms to juggle remote, in-person, and hybrid learning.
Recent News
What to Know About Bank Failures
We want to share with you how SESLOC and other credit unions stand out as a reliable and secure option for consumers and small businesses in our local communities.
GreenPath Debt Management Plans Reduced Member Debt by 36% in 2022
We partner with GreenPath Financial Wellness to offer unbiased, empathetic, one-on-one financial advisement to our members. GreenPath’s certified credit counselors offer free assistance with budgeting, general financial wellness, debt counseling, foreclosure prevention and support, and student loan payment. GreenPath also offers a Debt Management Program where they negotiate with creditors on behalf of members enrolled in the program to reduce interest rates and help them repay debts faster. In 2021, GreenPath’s certified counselors assisted 8 SESLOC members with a combined $161,488 in debt pay off $55,656 through the program — that’s a reduction of outstanding debt by 34% in under a year!
More Than $20,000 Save to Win Prizes Awarded
SESLOC members are saving — and winning! Since the program launched, more than $20,000 in prizes have been awarded.
5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Savings
What are your savings goals? Whether you’re trying to boost your emergency fund or get ready for a summer vacation, we have some tips to help you reach your goals: 1. Change it Up Who says you can’t save and spend? Enroll in SESLOC’s new Change it...
2022 Year in Review
80 years of People & Place. 1 Year of Absolute Awesome.