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SELCO Steps Up Stories

Get a closer look at SELCO's presence in the community as we support students, educators, and community partners to cultivate growth and strengthen possibilities across Oregon.

SELCO Steps Up Stories

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Financial Education Week at the Boys and Girls Club

SELCO partners with the Boys and Girls Club of Emerald Valley to continue annual financial education week and host the 2025 SELCO Financial Education Fair.

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Classroom Makeover Spotlight: Caldera High School

Caldera High School completes its Makerspace Lab thanks to $15,000 in funding from SELCO’s Classroom Makeover initiative that debuted this year.

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Meet the 2025 SELCO Scholarship Recipients

SELCO Scholarship recipients receive a total of $77,500 in scholarships in 2025 and become part of our largest applicant pool ever in the program’s history.

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The Stage is Set for Jefferson Elementary

SELCO awards nearly $12,000 to transform Jefferson Elementary’s music classroom into a modern and adaptable learning space for students to develop musical talents.

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Meet Giselle, a SELCO Scholarship Recipient

COVID-19 inspires a return-to-school for Giselle Vasquez, who is now a nursing student at Lane Community College after receiving a SELCO Scholarship. 

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SELCO Steps Up Celebrates a Successful First Year

SELCO celebrates the Steps Up 1-year anniversary with a week of giving, investing over $20,000 back into its communities along with other fun activities in the community.

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2024 Year-in-review

SELCO stays the course with our member-focused mission in 2024. Read about how we’re reimagining and expanding our community involvement.  

SELCO Steps Up Community Giving Student & Educator Support Volunteering

The Inaugural Classroom Makeovers

SELCO awards nearly $42,000 to three inspiring educators chosen by the public for our inaugural Classroom Makeover program.

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Preserving Latino Roots in Oregon

SELCO partners with Latino Roots to support bilingual storytelling, student-led documentaries, and the preservation of Latino history across Oregon.

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Meet the 2024 SELCO Scholarship Recipients

Hear from the 2024 SELCO Scholarship recipients and learn about their future plans and some fun facts in some behind-the-scenes videos during our annual luncheon.

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