VACAVILLE, Calif.–The Travis Credit Union Foundation has launched its 2025 Community Heroes Student Loan Assistance Award, an initiative “designed to honor and empower individuals who go above and beyond in service to their Northern California communities.”
Since its inception in 2024, the program has awarded $20,000 in student loan relief.
Now in its second year, the credit union said the Community Heroes program will award four $5,000 grants to individuals burdened by student loan debt who are making significant contributions through their professional careers or volunteerism. The $20,000 fund aims to recognize and relieve some of the financial pressures faced by local changemakers, letting them continue their impactful work with greater financial freedom, it added.
“This program exists because we believe that people who give their time, energy, and heart to lift up others shouldn’t be held back by student debt, said Damian Alarcon-Young, president of the Travis Credit Union Foundation. “These Community Heroes are educators, advocates, and frontline workers who strengthen the fabric of our region. By easing a bit of their financial burden, we’re investing in their continued impact—and in the future of our communities.”
Program Highlights
- Four $5,000 awards will be granted to applicants or nominees who exemplify community leadership and service.
- Eligible individuals must reside in one of the following 12 Northern California counties: Alameda, Colusa, Contra Costa, Merced, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus or Yolo.
- Applicants must have a minimum student loan balance of $5,000 and demonstrate notable community contributions.
- The program supports both professionals and volunteers who have shown an outstanding commitment to uplifting others.
