Author: Jonathan Schram

Coast Central Credit Union President/CEO James T. Sessa announced that its Board of Directors has approved $100,000 in grants through its Community Investment Program’s fall round to eight local organizations. A total of 30 non-profits had requested nearly $400,000.  Coast Central also supports its communities through sponsorship, college scholarship, and employee volunteer programs. Fall 2021 recipients include: $25,000: North Fork Grange; rebuilding of water supply destroyed by the Monument Fire $15,000: Ink People – MARZ Project; supplies for at-risk youth for art activities $13,500: Orleans Volunteer Fire Dept.; new generator, apparatus, and equipment $13,000: Abbey of the Redwoods; upgrade of …

Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) announced that the fall 2021 round of its Community Investment Program is now open. A total of $100,000 is available to support local organizations throughout its tri-county area. Grant amounts generally range from $3,000 to $25,000, and there are usually 8 to 12 recipients. The giving program was created in 2008, and since then has awarded a total of over $1.5 million to 165 organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Recent grant recipients have included Seventh Generation Centro del Pueblo, For All Time Cat Haven, and Junction City Fire Protection District. CCCU typically …

Coast Central Credit Union President/CEO James T. Sessa announced that its Board of Directors has selected 11 exceptional high school seniors out of 50 applications submitted to receive up to $55,000 in 4-year scholarships.  The students are required to attend either Humboldt State, Chico State, College of the Redwoods, or Shasta College for at least the first two years. 2021 recipients Arcata High:                             Megan Bryant Eureka High:                            Klayre Barres Ferndale High:                        Trista Mayhorn Fortuna High:                          Gracie Betts Hayfork High:                          Vanessa Patton Hoopa High:                            Mackenzie Brazil McKinleyville High:                Carmen Benavides-Garb Northcoast Prep Academy:  Aiden Vayo Tur St. Bernard’s Academy:         Sabrina Gardner …

Coast Central Credit Union announced it is currently accepting applications for its college scholarships, available to all high school seniors graduating this year from schools in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Generally, up to 13 scholarships are awarded in the amount of $5,000 each, disbursed over a four-year period. Recipients are required to attend Humboldt State, Chico State, College of the Redwoods, or Shasta College for at least the first two years. Its Board of Directors bases its selections on commitment to education, either through outstanding academic performance or consistent improvement during high school, as well as financial need. …

Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) announced that the spring 2021 round of its Community Investment Program is now open. A total of $100,000 is available to support local organizations throughout its tri-county area. Grant amounts generally range from $3,000 to $25,000, and there are usually 8 to 12 recipients. The giving program was created in 2008, and since then has awarded a total of over $1.4 million to 150 organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Recent grant recipients have included Big Brothers Big Sisters, Family Resource Center of the Redwoods, and Weaverville Parks & Recreation. Last year, CCCU …

Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) announced that Fatima Zinselmeir has been promoted to AVP Quality Service & Development, and Jenny Fonsen has been promoted to Senior AVP Member Services. Zinselmeir is responsible for management of CCCU’s Quality Service and Training programs, which encompass employees from all areas of the credit union, including Member Services Branches (MSB) and departments. Under its Standards of Excellence, CCCU has a longtime commitment to exceptional service and positive internal culture in which employees receive ongoing training and the opportunity for awards through numerous recognition programs. In Zinselmeir’s over 25 years of financial institutions experience, including …

Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) announced that the fall 2020 round of its Community Investment Program is now open. A total of $100,000 is available to support local organizations throughout its tri-county area. Grant amounts generally range from $3,000 to $25,000. The giving program was created in 2008, and since then has awarded a total of over $1.4 million to 140 organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Recent grant recipients have included Northern California Community Blood Bank, Humane Society of Del Norte, and Southern Trinity Volunteer Fire. Additionally, as part of its COVID Community Care Fund, CCCU awarded …