Wells Fargo spendet $1,75 Millionen für den Wiederaufbau nach dem Waldbrand

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Wells Fargo & Company announced a donation of $1.5 million to aid in recovery and relief efforts from California wildfires.

Including an earlier-announced donation, the contribution increases Wells Fargo’s support to $1.75 million.

"Während wir die Tragödie in Kalifornien beobachten, sind unsere Gedanken und Gebete bei den von den Waldbränden Betroffenen", sagte Tim Sloan, CEO von Wells Fargo. "Wir werden unseren Teammitgliedern, Kunden und lokalen Gemeinden auch in den kommenden Tagen bei den Hilfs- und Erholungsmaßnahmen zur Seite stehen.

The money will go to organizations in Northern and Southern California that help with housing and disaster recovery, mental health assistance, firefighter and first responder support, small-business recovery and community relief. A specific donation will provide direct assistance to 600 employees of Adventist Health Feather River Hospital who have lost their homes. Adventist Health is the largest employer in Paradise, which has been severely impacted by the Camp Fire.

Organizations receiving support include 3CORE Inc., $500,000; Adventist Health, $50,000; American Red Cross, $100,000 in addition to $125,000 previously donated; Boys and Girls Club of Malibu, $25,000; California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund, $125,000; California Fire Foundation, $100,000; LAFD Foundation, $75,000 in addition to $25,000 previously donated; Salvation Army Chico Corps, $100,000; United Way of Northern California, $50,000 in addition to $50,000 previously donated; Ventura County Community Development Corp., $100,000; Ventura County Community Foundation, $25,000 in addition to $50,000 previously donated; and Women Economic Ventures (CDFI), $250,000.

Darüber hinaus können Wells Fargo-Kunden in Kalifornien die Hilfsmaßnahmen für die Waldbrandopfer unterstützen, indem sie über Wells Fargo-Geldautomaten Spenden an das Amerikanische Rote Kreuz überweisen. Bis heute sind fast $81.000 gesammelt worden. Auch Go Far Rewards-Kunden haben über ihre Rewards-Konten bereits mehr als $8.000 gespendet.

Customers who are experiencing hardship because of the wildfires can contact Wells Fargo Customer Support at the number on their credit card, debit card or statement or visit a branch to discuss their options.