Coast Central Credit Union is excited to announce our Board of Directors has approved a total of $150,000 in grants to 24 local organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties for the spring 2026 round of its Community Investment Program. Coast Central also supports local communities through sponsorships and college scholarships for a total commitment of over $700,000 annually, and this year, CCCU employees are on pace to contribute over 8,000 hours in volunteerism.
“Our commitment to ‘People Helping People’ goes beyond words—it’s reflected in how we invest in the long-term strength and well-being of our communities,” said President and CEO Fred Moore. “Whether it’s expanding access to essential services, supporting local partnerships, or helping bring transformational projects to life, we take pride in standing alongside those doing the work on the ground. These investments represent more than funding—they represent trust, collaboration, and a shared responsibility to leave our communities better than we found them.”
Spring 2026 Grant Recipients
Humboldt
A Mother’s Village – $5,000, technical upgrades for center expansion
Alder Grove Charter School – $5,000, clothing, hygiene and other supplies for students
Arcata House Partnerships – $10,000, emergency food program
Arcata Volunteer Firefighter’s Association – $2,500, rural address marker signs
Bridgeville Community Center – $5,000, books from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Eureka Concert and Film Center (Eureka Theater) – $12,500, Eureka Theater Revitalization
Eureka Senior High School – $4,950, CTE/classroom to Career Service Learning Project
Family Resource Center of the Redwoods – $2,080, Food Bank upgrades
Friends of the Myers Flat Fire Department – $5,000, purchase of fire extinguishers for rural neighborhoods
Humboldt County Fair Association – $12,500, new bleachers for venue
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office – $1,300, new equipment for community events
Kiwanis Club of Henderson Center – $5,000, Carson Park Playground improvement project
Mad River Grange #590 – $6,025, ADA bathroom renovation
Mattole Valley Resource Center – $1,300, care kits for low-income community members
McKinleyville Union School District – $3,650, gymnasium digital display
Providence St. Joseph Hospital – $5,000, gas cards for cancer patient treatment transportation
Sequoia FC – $6,000, goals for indoor soccer league
Del Norte
Humane Society of Del Norte – $10,000, spay and neuter project
Redwood Parks Conservancy – $5,000, North Coast Junior Lifeguard program
Redwood School PTSO – $3,500, playground stencil project
Trinity
Douglas City Elementary School – $15,000, school gymnasium upgrade
Lewiston Elementary School – $18,729, freezer and cooler replacement
Southern Trinity Area Rescue – $2,466, equipment replacement
Trinity Alps Unified School District – $2,500, new security system
About Coast Central Credit Union
Coast Central Credit Union is the largest member-owned financial institution in the area, with over $2.3 billion inassets and operating 11 Member Services Branches throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties, including McKinleyville, open six days a week, and Bayshore Mall, open seven days a week. Members have access to a network of 30,000 free CO-OP ATMs nationwide. Individuals and businesses in the three counties may bank at Coast Central by visiting coastccu.org/join. Guided by our mission of being the values-driven partner uniquely rooted in uplifting YOU, Coast Central Credit Union provides exceptional financial services to its more than 80,000 members.