Wells Fargo Donates More Than $1 Million For Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief
October 01 2024 - 8:40AM
Business Wire
Funding to benefit communities across the region with support
for temporary shelter, supplies and other recovery needs
As communities across the Southeast grapple with the devastation
caused by Hurricane Helene, Wells Fargo is donating more than $1
million for urgent needs such as shelter, supplies, and other
ongoing support for residents impacted by the storm. Funding will
go to the American Red Cross and local nonprofits like Volunteer
Florida through the Florida Disaster Fund to strengthen their
capacity to reach those impacted or displaced.
“With the widespread destruction brought by Hurricane Helene, we
need to come together to help communities recover,” said Darlene
Goins, president of the Wells Fargo Foundation. “Our donation aims
to replenish resources for relief organizations already mobilized
on the ground as they serve families, individuals, and small
businesses during this emotional time. We know the impacts for many
are still unfolding, making the aftermath a very dynamic situation.
We plan to monitor the hardest hit areas to see how the bank can
support longer-term efforts.”
In addition to the roughly $1 million donation to help address
this natural disaster, Wells Fargo is an annual contributor to Team
Rubicon’s Ready Reserve Fund, which enables its volunteers to
immediately respond to communities impacted by disasters, beginning
with route clearance and debris removal from roads so first
responders and aid workers can better access impacted communities.
Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that
supports before, during, and after natural disasters and other
crises. Team Rubicon is currently active across Hurricane Helene’s
path and is prepared to support with roof tarping, mucking out
flooded homes and debris clean-up based on needs assessments.
Employee care
Wells Fargo also is supporting employees through its We Care
Fund, a special program that provides financial grants to employees
for unforeseen expenses caused by a disaster situation or a
financial hardship resulting from circumstances beyond their
control.
Customer support
Wells Fargo strives to assist customers and clients affected by
natural disasters. 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).
About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial
services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. 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. 34
on Fortune’s 2024 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 available at Wells Fargo Stories.
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