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.
Del Norte County
$7,500 - Del Norte Amateur Radio Club; upgrades to emergency communication
$3,775 - Coast Redwood Arts Association; art workshops and kits for families
“With thanks to our volunteer Board for approving the additional funds, we feel very fortunate to invest even more in local non-profits’ tremendous efforts to take care of our communities,” stated Sessa.