Community Impact
SESLOC Supports. SESLOC Cares.
Community Impact
SESLOC Supports. SESLOC Cares.
Building a community starts with people and place. This place is pretty dang special. That’s a given. But it’s the people that make the place. We’re proud to serve the Central Coast community, now for 80 years. Take a look at how we give back.
Giving Back in 2025
Awarded to Central Coast teachers to expand classroom resources
Local high schools offered a financial education program to students
Raised for worthy local nonprofits… thank you for your support!
Recent Fundraisers
Together, we can make a difference in our community.
Seventh Annual Food Bank Fundraiser Raises over $9,400
Thanks to the generosity of donating member-owners and employees, we raised a combined total of $9,480.78 in 2026. Thank you!
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.
SESLOC Spotlight
We shine a light on local people and nonprofits that make the Central Coast the best place to live.
Cal Poly Students “Learn By Doing” in Fifth Summer Internship Cycle
SESLOC’s fifth internship cycle welcomed five Cal Poly students in Summer 2026, giving them practical experience with hands-on projects.
Morgan Fasse Honored as SESLOC Young Change Maker for Elks Rodeo Queen Fundraising Campaign
SESLOC Credit Union is proud to honor 2026 Elks Rodeo Queen Morgan Fasse as a SESLOC Young Change Maker for raising $412,109 for St. Joseph High School.
Michael Simkins Earns SESLOC Cares for Community Award for Dedication to the Performing Arts
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 Michael Simkins, a volunteer with the SLO Repository Theater.











































