Wells Fargo Donates $1 Million Toward Hurricane Relief in Florida
September 30 2022 - 4:59PM
Business Wire
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Wells Fargo is donating $1 million from the Wells Fargo
Foundation to aid four statewide organizations providing urgent
relief in Florida following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. In
addition, customer accommodations and employee support are
available for those directly impacted by the storm.
“We are thinking of our customers, employees, and the many
communities we serve following one of the state’s most devastating
hurricanes,” said Otis Rolley, president of the Wells Fargo
Foundation and head of Philanthropy and Community Impact. “Wells
Fargo is here with you in the days and months ahead as communities
rebuild. We are grateful for the local nonprofits that families
rely on to help rebuild their homes and lives during these
incredibly difficult times. We hope our donation expands their
capacity to reach those who need it most.”
The donation will support four organizations with statewide
reach through $250,000 grants to:
- American Red Cross: As part of ongoing disaster relief
efforts, the grant will help provide food, emergency shelter,
relief supplies, and comfort to those affected by Hurricane
Ian.
- Feeding Florida: Feeding Florida’s food banks are on the
ground providing food, water, and resources to those impacted by
this hurricane.
- Florida Housing Coalition: Funding will support
the organization’s recovery efforts focused on urgent housing needs
and repairs.
- Volunteer Florida: The state’s official private
fund will assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and
recover from this natural disaster.
“The Wells Fargo donation will enable the Florida Housing
Coalition to help address the overwhelming need for housing
stability right now,” said Jaimie Ross, president and CEO of the
Florida Housing Coalition. “Early action and support are key to so
many people facing the loss of their home or not being able to
safely reach home. We will be working on immediate needs as well as
long-term recovery across the state.”
“On behalf of Volunteer Florida, we would like to thank Wells
Fargo for their significant financial contribution to the Florida
Disaster Fund in response to the state-wide recovery efforts from
Hurricane Ian,” said CEO of Volunteer Florida Josie Tamayo. “Their
contribution to the Florida Disaster Fund will help provide
essential services in rebuilding our affected communities.”
In addition, Wells Fargo customers who wish to support the
American Red Cross Hurricane Ian relief efforts may donate through
any Wells Fargo ATM nationwide, except for Washington D.C.,
beginning today through Oct. 13. There is no fee for ATM donations,
and 100% of contributions will be sent to the American Red
Cross.
Supporting customers
Wells Fargo is committed to providing support to customers and
clients affected by Hurricane Ian. Customers who want to discuss
their financial needs should call 1-800-219-9739.
For support related to commercial accounts, customers can
contact their relationship manager or client service officer
directly, or call Global Treasury Management Service at
1-800-AT-WELLS (1-800-289-3557).
Caring for employees
The company’s We Care Fund was established to aid employees
during unexpected financial hardship, including natural disasters.
Employees who are impacted by Hurricane Ian should contact their
manager or Employee Assistance Consulting to be connected to
resources, including the We Care application process.
About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial
services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets,
proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of
small businesses in the U.S., and is a leading middle market
banking provider in the U.S. We provide a diversified set of
banking, investment, and mortgage products and services, as well as
consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable
operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial
Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth &
Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 41 on Fortune’s 2022
rankings of America’s largest corporations. In the communities we
serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a
sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing
affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a
low-carbon economy.
News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also
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