Wells Fargo donates $250,000 to Houston storm relief efforts

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 30, 2024 / Wells Fargo:

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Wells Fargo is donating $250,000 to support the Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund, hosted by the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance. The Alliance is a philanthropic partnership established by the Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston to support individuals and families affected by severe storms, derecho winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred between April 26 and 17 May 2024.

“Our hearts go out to the city of Houston and surrounding areas, which were severely impacted by last month’s devastating storms,” said Darlene Goins, Wells Fargo Foundation president and chief philanthropy and community impact officer. . “When it comes to supporting our communities, we understand that collaboration is more powerful. That’s why we’re proud to work with local nonprofits like the United Way of Greater Houston and the Greater Houston Community Foundation to provide financial support to help with the recovery. efforts in these incredibly difficult times. »

The Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund will serve uninsured and underinsured low-to-moderate income families in affected Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties, focusing on disproportionately affected ZIP codes and vulnerable populations.

“The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance was created to help severely impacted people begin the recovery process,” said Stephen Maislin, president and CEO of the Greater Houston Community Foundation. “Wells Fargo’s generous support is extremely helpful, and we are grateful to them for prioritizing recovery efforts for vulnerable populations in our community.”

“Wells Fargo’s support of the Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund is a major asset,” said Amanda McMillian, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Houston. “In times of disaster, it takes a collaborative and coordinated response from the nonprofit, for-profit, public sector and philanthropic community to ensure our neighbors get the help they need to get started the process of recovery and reconstruction.

Additionally, Wells Fargo is providing customer accommodations and employee support for those directly impacted by the storm. Wells Fargo customers who want to support the American Red Cross relief efforts can donate through any Wells Fargo ATM in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas from May 24 to June 6. There is no fee for ATM donations, and 100% of contributions will be sent to the American Red Cross.

Support customers

Wells Fargo is committed to providing assistance to customers and customers affected by the recent storm in Houston. Customers wishing to discuss their financial needs should call 1-800-219-9739.

For assistance with commercial accounts, customers can contact their relationship manager or customer service manager directly, or call Global Treasury Management Service at 1-800-AT-WELLS (1-800-289-3557).

Taking care of employees

The company’s We Care Fund was established to help employees in the event of unexpected financial difficulties, including natural disasters. Employees affected by the recent storm 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 with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. We offer a diverse set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial financial services, through our four reportable operating segments: Personal Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking , corporate and investment banking services, and wealth and investment management. Wells Fargo ranked 47th on Fortune’s 2023 ranking of America’s largest companies. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable and inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health and a low-carbon economy. carbon. Wells Fargo news, insights and insights are also available at Wells Fargo Stories.

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