Wells Fargo Foundation grants $200,000 to Hope For The Warriors to benefit programs supporting veterans in South Carolina

August 27, 2024

 

The Wells Fargo Foundation recently awarded Hope For The Warriors (HOPE), a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and
community for post-9/11 military families, a $200,000 grant.

HOPE serves veterans in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and D.C.

Additionally, Wells Fargo and Capital Ford Wilmington and Capital Ford Raleigh, jointly contributed $66,000 for a new 2024 Ford Transit XL 15-passenger van, which will support HOPE’s various programs and events across the country.

The $200,000 unrestricted grant funds will be used to advance financial wellness and career readiness of the post-9/11 veterans, transitioning service members, their families and caregivers through HOPE’s Critical Needs and Warrior’s Compass programs.

Wells Fargo is committed to empowering military communities to effectively navigate life’s transitions to achieve ongoing career and financial success while impacting their community. Over the past 5 years (2019-2023), Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded over $64 million in grants to non-profit organizations primarily serving military members or veterans, which support housing, career transition, financial health, and small business.