Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) announced it is currently accepting applications for college scholarships, available to graduating high school seniors in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of up to $5,000 each, disbursed over a four-year period. Up to 25 recipients will be selected based on multiple factors, including an essay on overcoming adversity; financial need; commitment to education, either through academic performance or consistent improvement during high school; and community and/or school involvement. Recipients are required to attend Cal Poly Humboldt, College of the Redwoods, Chico State or Shasta College for at least …
Author: Cathryn Noel-Veatch
As a fall 2023 recipient of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco’s (FHLBank San Francisco) AHEAD Economic Development Grant Program, Arcata House Partnership (AHP) recently received a disbursement of $70,000 facilitated by Coast Central Credit Union. The program had announced the grants in September. AHP provides permanent housing, emergency shelter, case management, and other services to individuals and families who are homeless and/or hungry in Humboldt County. The funds are being used for a program in which unhoused individuals will receive formal training to work in the field of social services and assist others experiencing similar situations to …
Five employees have recently been promoted at Coast Central Credit Union, including two newly created positions. Kay Serotta, formerly Arcata Uniontown Manager, has been promoted to the new position of Assistant Vice President/Member Services Branches South, overseeing management and operational activities in locations in Arcata Eureka, and Fortuna. Serotta has 25 years of credit union experience and joined CCCU in 2018. A graduate of Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly), she has been active in the community, including Friends for Animal Life Rescue, Arcata Noon Rotary, Arcata Chamber of Commerce, and serves as Chair for the Board of Commissioners’ Eureka …
Coast Central Credit Union President/CEO James T. Sessa announced that its Board of Directors has approved $150,000 in grants to 20 local organizations through its Community Investment Program’s fall round. A total of 112 non-profits had requested $1.5 million, a new record for the 15-year-old program. Coast Central also supports its communities through sponsorships and college scholarships for a total of $650,000 this year throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Additionally, Coast Central employees contribute 5,000 hours annually in volunteerism. Fall 2023 recipients include: Humboldt County $25,000 Food for People; emergency response vehicle $15,000 Affordable Homeless Housing Alternatives; hygiene …
Coast Central Credit Union announced that Aaron Anderson has joined the organization as Manager, Member Services of its Weaverville location at 40 Glen Road. Aaron oversees a team of six employees and has responsibility for operations, lending, and new member opportunities in Weaverville and surrounding areas. Aaron brings extensive management experience to the credit union, most recently as the owner of a safety consulting business for film and TV production, including such shows as Yellowstone 1923 and Yellowstone 1883. He managed and ensured safety procedures of crew, actors, and producers. Prior to that work, he held financial services positions at …
$70,000 Awarded to Arcata House Partnership by Coast Central Credit Union and FHLBank of San Francisco Partnership Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) has collaborated with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) and its AHEAD Economic Development Grant Program to provide $70,000 in funding to Arcata House Partnership (AHP), which provides permanent housing, emergency shelter, case management, and other services to individuals and families who are homeless and/or hungry in Humboldt County. The AHEAD program (Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development) enables FHLBank San Francisco members to give a critical boost to local …
Coast Central Credit Union announced that Christian Hernandez has joined the organization as a Mortgage Loan Services Officer based at its McKinleyville location, reporting to Mortgage Loan Originations Manager Lisa Hall. In his new role, Hernandez assists with all mortgage loan needs for home purchases, refinances, and home equity loans and lines of credit, including guidance with the entire process from application to closing, with expertise in required forms, disclosures, and reporting. Hernandez can also assist first-time homebuyers. Hernandez brings over six years’ related experience at US Bank, directly serving customers in a variety of roles, to his new position. …
Coast Central Credit Union President/CEO James T. Sessa announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the number of scholarships awarded and selected 25 exceptional high school seniors out of 70 applications submitted. CCCU had previously awarded 19 students last year and 11 the previous several years. Scholarships are based on a written essay describing their ability to overcome adversity, displayed commitment to make a positive impact on their schools or communities, and academic performance or improvement. Each recipient receives a total of $5,000 over four years in pursuit of higher education. 2023 recipients Arcata High: Miles …
Coast Central Credit Union President/CEO James T. Sessa announced that its Board of Directors has approved $150,000 in grants to 22 local organizations through its Community Investment Program’s spring round, an increase of $50,000 over previous rounds. A total of 70 non-profits had requested nearly $1 million. Coast Central also supports its communities through sponsorships and college scholarships for a total of $650,000 this year throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Additionally, Coast Central employees contribute over 3,500 hours annually in volunteerism. Spring 2023 recipients include: Humboldt/Trinity Counties $25,000 Dream Quest; new community youth center $6,000 Willow Creek Fire …
Coast Central Credit Union announced it is currently accepting applications for up to 25 college scholarships, available to students graduating this year from high schools throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of up to $5,000 each, disbursed over a four-year period. Recipients will be selected based on multiple factors including financial need; essay on overcoming adversity; commitment to education, either through academic performance or consistent improvement during high school; and community and/or school involvement. Recipients are required to attend Cal Poly Humboldt, College of the Redwoods, Chico State or Shasta College for at …