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SESLOC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

SESLOC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

SESLOC is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th and the important contributions Hispanics and Latinos make to strengthen our community. To join in the celebration, check out some festive local celebrations planned for 2023:

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SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Jeannie Carpenter

SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Jeannie Carpenter

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 Jeannie Carpenter, a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity SLO County.
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SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Stephen Gonzales

SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Stephen Gonzales

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. In April, we were thrilled to meet Stephen Gonzales, from the SLO Children’s Museum
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SESLOC Staff Tidy Up Our Beaches

SESLOC Staff Tidy Up Our Beaches

SESLOC staff and their families took to the beach the Saturday after the Fourth of July to tidy up the coastline. The group of volunteers met at Pismo Beach and picked up trash, collecting several bags full of debris left from the holiday festivities.  “The...

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SESLOC Employees Take 915 “Trips” Through Alternative Commuting

SESLOC Employees Take 915 “Trips” Through Alternative Commuting

SESLOC employees saved 3.9 tons of carbon dioxide from entering our local air during the second quarter of 2023 by using alternative commute methods like riding a bike, taking the bus or carpooling, and telecommuting to cut a whopping 10,484.4 miles from their travel plans. Reducing our carbon footprint is an important part of preserving our community for generations to come.

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SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Kristy Soriano

SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Kristy Soriano

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. In April, we were thrilled to meet Mary Watt, from the SLO Food Bank.

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SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Mary Watt

SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Mary Watt

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. In April, we were thrilled to meet Mary Watt, from the SLO Food Bank.

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Thank You For Supporting Our Local Food Banks!

Thank You For Supporting Our Local Food Banks!

SESLOC hosted a fundraiser for local food banks in May for the fourth year in a row. SESLOC, employees, and members raised over $15,000 combined for the SLO Food Bank and Food Bank of Santa Barbara County. Each dollar donated buys enough food for 8 meals, thanks to the Food Banks’ network of partners.

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