SESLOC Credit Union is proud to honor Justine Lowry as a SESLOC Young Change Maker. Justine earned the award for her mental health work across the Central Coast.
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SESLOC strives to make a positive impact in our community every day.
Gabriel Ochoa Earns SESLOC Cares for Community Award for Community Re-Entry Programs
We’re partnering with News Channel 12 to honor nonprofit volunteers who make our community thrive. Each month, we’re choosing a different nonprofit and asking them to select a valuable volunteer to receive the SESLOC Cares for Community Award. We’re thrilled to introduce Gabriel Ochoa, a volunteer with the Strive House.
Heather McCoid Named SESLOC Young Change Maker for Work with Scouting America
Heather McCoid is named a SESLOC Young Change Maker for her dedication to youth leadership on the Central Coast with Scouting America and Apex Leadership.
Jason Buchanan Earns SESLOC Cares for Community Award for Nonprofit Civic Duty in the Santa Maria Valley
We’re partnering with News Channel 12 to honor nonprofit volunteers who make our community thrive. Each month, we’re choosing a different nonprofit and asking them to select a valuable volunteer to receive the SESLOC Cares for Community Award. We’re thrilled to introduce Jason Buchanan, a volunteer with the Santa Maria Valley YMCA.
Thank You for Spreading Holiday Cheer in 2025
To close 2025, we partnered with three organizations to help spread joy across the community. Here’s what we achieved together.
Nick Firestone Named SESLOC Young Change Maker for Environmental Sustainability and Strong Community Ties
Nick Firestone is a SESLOC Young Change Maker for his dedication to environmental sustainability in business on the Central Coast.
SESLOC Awards Nearly $27,000 in 2025 Education Grants
SESLOC awarded $26,996.70 during the 2025 calendar year to teachers in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara County. This brings the grand total amount to over $232,000 since the program’s inception in 2013.
Dayna Debernardi Watson Earns SESLOC Cares for Community Award for Decades of Service to Youth Causes
We’re partnering with News Channel 12 to honor nonprofit volunteers who make our community thrive. Each month, we’re choosing a different nonprofit and asking them to select a valuable volunteer to receive the SESLOC Cares for Community Award. We’re thrilled to introduce Dayna Debernardi Watson, a volunteer with Altrusa of the Central Coast.
Taryn Moller and Harvestly Named Young Change Maker for Dedication to Local Agriculture
SESLOC Credit Union is proud to honor Harvestly and organization director Taryn Moller as a SESLOC Young Change Maker.
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.
Recent News
From Your CEO: Committed to returning value by the philosophy of “People Helping People.” – Spring 2026
We’re committed to returning value to you by living the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.”
Short-Term, Smart Returns: 3 Month Business Share Certificates Now Available
Starting April 1, 2026, SESLOC is adding a 3-month short-term option for Business Share Certificates, which provides a reliable way to save without tying up your cash for an extended period. $1,000 minimum deposit is required to open a Business Share Certificate account.
SESLOC Technical Operations Manager Angie Macias Honored on Nacha “15 Under 40” List
SESLOC Technical Operations Manager Angie Macias, AAP, NCP, is recognized as a “15 Under 40” award winner by Nacha, the governing body of the United States’ ACH payments network.
SESLOC ATMs Now Offer $5 and $100 Bills for More Flexibility
Beginning February 6, 2026, all SESLOC ATMs will now offer $5 bills alongside $20 bills for withdrawal, with some offering $100 bills.
SESLOC Eliminates Cash Advance Fees on Credit Cards
Effective January 16, 2026, the Cash Advance Fee, of 1.00% on the amount of the cash advance, for SESLOC’s consumer Visa credit cards – Visa Signature® Rewards, Visa® and Visa® Share Secured credit cards – is eliminated.