Coast Central CU 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 CU 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 CU employees contribute over 3,500 hours annually in volunteerism.