New Mexico – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced a $50,000 donation from the Wells Fargo Foundation to the All Together NM Fund and the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s Resiliency Fund, which is directing support to New Mexicans impacted by wildfires burning across the state. The funds, which will be delivered through the Santa Fe Community Foundation, will be distributed to affected New Mexico communities in coordination with local organizations for emergency shelter, food, and water distribution, and access to medical support.
Wells Fargo will focus $10,000 of the donation to the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak fires in the Las Vegas, New Mexico area and also $10,000 to the Village of Ruidoso where the McBride Fire caused considerable damage and loss of life as well as impacts to the bank’s branch and employees. The remaining $30,000 will be used for statewide relief efforts.
“The wildfires have impacted so many New Mexicans in various ways at a time when our residents are already experiencing economic hardships,” said David Hockmuth, regional banking director, Wells Fargo. “We hope this donation will improve the lives of those directly affected by this natural disaster so that they do not have to worry about basic necessities when they should be focused solely on rebuilding and recovery.”
Launched by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in collaboration with the New Mexico Coalition of Community Foundations at the outset of the pandemic, the All Together NM Fund has awarded over $3 million in grants to food banks, food pantries, and small businesses across the state since March of 2020. The board of the Coalition of Community Foundations voted last month to approve the use of the fund for the purpose of supporting New Mexico communities impacted by ongoing wildfires. One of the first priorities has been to provide emergency shelter for New Mexicans who have been displaced by wildfires and evacuations.
Wells Fargo is also committed to providing support to customers, clients, and employees affected by New Mexico wildfires, including suppressing, waiving, or reversing certain fees, such as late fees. Payment assistance and disaster relief options require that customers contact the bank. Customers who want to discuss their financial needs should call 1‑800‑219‑9739. For up‑to‑date information on branch status, customers can visit the branch locator website.
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