SELCO In The News

Bend schools eligible for classroom makeovers

November 04, 2024 | Bend Bulletin

Three schools in Bend are finalists for SELCO Community Credit Union's inaugural classroom makeovers. Caldera High, Buckingham Elementary, and Trinity Lutheran School are among the nine Oregon schools in the running for one of three classroom makeovers worth up to $15,000 each.

The Eugene Morning Hustle Podcast: Building Sustainable Communities w/ SELCO Community Credit Union and SquareOne Villages

October 28, 2024 | The Eugene Morning Hustle Podcast

Olivia Sorensen, Senior Community Development Specialist at SELCO Community Credit Union, and Amanda Dellinger, Community Relations Director at SquareOne Villages, discuss the challenges facing our community, the innovative solutions being implemented, and the importance of collaboration in driving meaningful change.

Guest column: Mortgage rates are not the only factor to consider with a home

October 01, 2024 | Bend Bulletin

The Federal Reserve's half-point rate cut in September was welcome news to those considering buying or refinancing a home. But there's much more to it than just rates. SELCO Mortgage Loan Officer discusses what all you should consider before taking the homebuying or refinancing plunge.

Teachers Make Sacrifices for the Good of Their Classroom – How Credit Unions Can Support Them

September 10, 2024 | GoWest Credit Union Association

Olivia Sorensen, Senior Community Development Specialist at SELCO, discusses the monetary challenges public school teachers face and how SELCO has stepped up to address those issues.

Springfield credit union to start applications for statewide teacher funding programs

August 10, 2024 | KEZI

SELCO Community Credit Union will be accepting applications for their "Regional Classroom Makeover" and "Creative Educator Grant" initiatives, giving money to teachers to improve their facilities and expand creative classroom projects.