Community Host Organizations

Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County is dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters partners with parents, guardians, volunteers, and others in the community and hold themselves accountable for each child in their program achieving:

- Higher aspirations

- Greater confidence

- Better relationships

- Avoidance of risky behaviors

- Educational success.

The 40 Prado Homeless Services Center is a 365 days per year facility that helps individuals and families improve their health and stability and move them towards self-sufficiency.  Services available to all participants include:

- Overnight shelter
- Meals
- Showers
- Laundry
- Mail/phone services
- Access to case management
- Primary medical care
- Animal kennels

The Cuesta College Children’s Center programs are laboratory schools that support students in many fields of study and offer hands-on experience in early learning classrooms. Cuesta College Children's Center and Lab Schools have two programs: One at the San Luis Obispo campus, and another at the North County campus in Paso Robles. These programs are licensed, planned, facilitated, and operated by Early Childhood Education professionals.  

We enroll children from age 18 months to 5 years. Our programs are based on the educational philosophies taught in Cuesta's Child Development and Family Studies degree program.  Within the context of the program we meet the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and language developmental needs as well as early literacy, math, science, discovery and creative interests of each child enrolled.   

Los Osos Middle School is a high achieving neighborhood school serving Los Osos and Morro Bay communities. We offer a comprehensive academic program with a wide variety of STEAM electives and exploratory classes. Los Osos Middle School is recognized as a National Forum School to Watch.

Los Osos Middle School is a school where all students are valued and encouraged to participate in the LOMS Lions Communities. We value all members of our Lion Pride: students, parents and faculty. 

Founded in 1970, PSHH is the longest-serving nonprofit affordable housing organization on the Central Coast. With a mission of building homes and providing services to strengthen communities and change lives, PSHH serves low-income households, families, farmworkers, seniors, and veterans. It also provides welcoming environments for those living with disabilities, youth transitioning out of foster care, and the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods, we offer a wide range of services to promote health, well-being, and career success. Homeownership opportunities through a self-help, “sweat-equity” program have created over 1,200 homes and with a presence in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Monterey counties, PSHH manages over 2,000 rental units, and employs over 200 members of staff.

SLO NOOR provides free medical, dental and vision care to uninsured adults in San Luis Obispo County and northern Santa Barbara County, regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sexual orientation, or gender.

We are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion by helping ensure that all people across our communities feel valued and have equal access to resources, services, and opportunities provided by SLO Noor Foundation.

The Ranch is a community gathering location for recreation and education, providing outdoor employment opportunities for area residents with developmental disabilities and a unique experience for volunteers and visitors.

The Ranch operates as a day program, accommodating the special needs population, and providing good for the general public.