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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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.
The Inaugural Classroom Makeovers
SELCO awards nearly $42,000 to three inspiring educators chosen by the public for our inaugural Classroom Makeover program.
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.
Behind the scenes with the 2024 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.
Announcing the 2024 Creative Educator Grant Recipients
SELCO awards 44 individual educators with nearly $82,000 in Creative Educator Grants to fund their creative class projects in 2024.
Modernizing Filmmaking at Springfield High School
SELCO awards Springfield High School with a Creative Educator Grant to modernize Jill Plumb’s digital storytelling curriculum, adding new technology and equipment to the class.
SELCO Steps Up with $200,000 Grant to SquareOne Villages
SELCO recently awarded $200,000 to SquareOne Villages to help the nonprofit build Rosa Village Co-op, a community of 52 permanently affordable, net-zero energy-efficient tiny homes in Eugene for people in need of housing.
Forming Stability with SquareOne Villages
SELCO partners with SquareOne Villages to strengthen Opportunity Village, supporting residents with essential supplies and a community rooted in dignity and stability.
Meet the 2024 SELCO Scholarship Recipients
Big changes to SELCO’s Scholarships in 2024 include increasing scholarship amounts, total scholarships awarded, and expanded eligibility for students.
Bringing Books Back to Life
SELCO’s team members bring books back to life through SMART Reading, refurbishing classic books into new free treasures for young readers.