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 2023
Awarded to Central Coast teachers to expand classroom resources
High school students completed a financial education program
Raised for worthy local nonprofits… thank you for your support!
Recent Fundraisers
Together, we can make a difference in our community.
Thank You for Supporting the Family Care Network
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.
Thank You for Joining Us in Support of Childhood Literacy
We recently partnered with KSBY News to support childhood literacy with the “If You Give a Child a Book…” campaign, and together, we raised over $75,000!
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.
SESLOC Spotlight
We shine a light on local nonprofits that make the Central Coast the best place to live.
SESLOC Spotlight: MCSC’s Women’s Business Center
The Mission Community Services Corporation’s Women’s Business Center supports local entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing resources and education. Charlene Rosales, Deputy Director/COVID Manager, explains how this organization helps potential and existing businesses succeed:
SESLOC Spotlight: San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund
SESLOC Spotlight highlights local organizations that make the Central Coast the best place to live. The San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund is a nonprofit that works with developers, other nonprofits, and government agencies to increase the supply of affordable housing in San Luis Obispo County. Directors Tom Sherman and Vivian Krug Cotton explain how the organization supports the development of affordable housing in our community:
SESLOC Spotlight: SLO Children’s Museum
SESLOC Spotlight highlights local organizations that make the Central Coast the best place to live. The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum supports growing minds with hands-on activities for kids to learn by doing — and by providing resources and programs for at-home learning. Michelle Jenkins, Executive Director, explains how the nonprofit museum guides learning through fun: