\nWells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that \u2014 in collaboration with dealerships across the U.S. \u2014 it completed a successful campaign to sponsor the donation of five payment-free vehicles to combat-wounded veterans from five military branches of service throughout November, to commemorate Veterans Day and Veterans and Military Families Month. Wells Fargo sponsored the vehicles through Military Warriors Support Foundation\u2019s Transportation4Heroes, a program dedicated to providing payment-free vehicles and one year of family and financial mentorship to combat-wounded veterans and Gold Star families to help ease the transition from the military to civilian life.\n<\/p>\n
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20201208005434\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n In San Angelo, Texas, Mitchell Buick-GMC and Wells Fargo team up to sponsor the donation of a payment-free vehicle to retired U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant George Campbell and his family through Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Transportation4Heroes program. (Photo: Wells Fargo)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \nCombat-wounded veterans and vehicles donated in the campaign include:\n<\/p>\n \nRetired U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant George Campbell \u2014 2020 GMC Terrain \nParticipating dealerships across the United States include:\n<\/p>\n Mitchell Buick-GMC<\/a> in San Angelo, Texas \n\u201cEmpowering military and veteran communities to succeed financially is ingrained in Wells Fargo\u2019s values,\u201d said Laura Schupbach, head of Wells Fargo Auto. \u201cWe want to help create an environment where they can focus on returning to civilian life and build the foundation for a successful future for their entire family and these vehicles are a way to help do that.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nSince 2015, Wells Fargo has sponsored the donation of more than 40 payment-free vehicles, valued over $1 million, to combat-wounded veterans, Gold Star families, and nonprofit organizations across the country. Many of the veterans go through a family and financial mentoring program through Military Warriors Support Foundation, who reports that participants use what they learn to pay down their total household debt by about $17,500 on average.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cOur Transportation4Heroes program offers our heroes so much more than just a vehicle,\u201d said Casey Kinser, executive vice president for Military Warriors Support Foundation. \u201cIt is about increased access to health care, to basic living essentials, and an increased feeling of independence. These are crucial needs for our nation\u2019s combat-wounded heroes and Gold Star spouses, across all military branches. Our program also provides vital family and financial mentoring to help ensure the family is stable and successful long-term. Especially during Veterans and Military Families Month, we look forward to continue collaborating with Wells Fargo to honor our nation\u2019s heroes in meaningful ways.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nFor nearly 170 years, Wells Fargo has helped military members and veterans succeed financially. The company is committed to supporting members of the military communities in their journey to effectively navigate life\u2019s transitions, achieve ongoing career and financial success, and positively impact their community. Throughout the years, Wells Fargo has supported military service members, veterans, and their families through recruiting initiatives, charitable contributions, event sponsorships, vehicle donations, and financial health resources such as the Hands on Banking\u00ae program.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cI\u2019m very appreciative. Just having that little extra burden taken off of us \u2026 it makes a huge difference,\u201d said retired U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant George Campbell, who received a payment-free vehicle in November as part of the campaign. \u201cNow the boys and I can travel back and forth to West Virginia to see my dad and their grandad and we won\u2019t have to worry. We have a solid vehicle that gives us a little more freedom to do whatever we want to do. In fact, we already have plans for how to break it in on the road.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nFor more about Wells Fargo\u2019s commitment to empowering military and veteran communities, read this article<\/a> on Wells Fargo Stories.\n<\/p>\n \nAccording to Military Warriors Support Foundation, since 2015 they have awarded nearly 100 payment-free vehicles through their Transportation4Heroes program, and have assisted combat-wounded veterans, Gold Star Spouses, and their families in paying off over $22.8 million in personal debt through financial mentorship.\n<\/p>\n About Wells Fargo<\/b><\/p>\n \nWells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.92 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo\u2019s vision is to satisfy our customers\u2019 financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through 7,200 locations, more than 13,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in 31 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 30 on Fortune\u2019s 2020 rankings of America\u2019s largest corporations. News, insights and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \nAdditional information may be found at www.wellsfargo.com<\/a> | Twitter: @WellsFargo<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n About Military Warriors Support Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n \nMilitary Warriors Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, founded by LTG Leroy Sisco (Ret), in 2007. Their mission is to provide support and programs that facilitate a smooth and successful transition for our nation\u2019s combat-wounded heroes and Gold Star families. Their programs focus on housing and homeownership, recreational activities, transportation assistance and leadership development. Through their programs, they have awarded nearly 900 mortgage-free homes and payment-free vehicles to combat-wounded heroes, Gold Star spouses, and their families in all 50 states. In addition to the home or vehicle, the families receive family and financial mentoring. For more information, visit MilitaryWarriors.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n News Release Category<\/b>: WF-V\n<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20201208005434\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Media Lorie Settle,<\/b> Mitchell Buick-GMC Ashby Crow<\/b>, Benson Nissan of Easley Lauren Williams<\/b>, Courtesy Nissan John Hill<\/b>,Military Warriors Support Foundation Christine Thornton<\/b>, Rairdon\u2019s Honda of Burien Joseph Cifalino<\/b>, Honda of Hackettstown KEYWORDS:<\/b> United States North America California<\/p>\n INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Professional Services Philanthropy Automotive Other Automotive Finance Foundation Banking<\/p>\n MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n Five Combat-wounded Veterans Receive New Cars in Time for the Holidays to Ease Transition to Civilian Life Wells Fargo joined forces with dealerships across the country to sponsor the donation of five payment-free vehicles through Military Warriors Support Foundation\u2019s Transportation4Heroes program SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that \u2014 in collaboration with dealerships across the U.S. \u2014 it completed a successful campaign to sponsor the donation of five payment-free vehicles to combat-wounded veterans from five military branches of service throughout November, to commemorate Veterans Day and Veterans and Military Families Month. Wells Fargo sponsored the vehicles through Military Warriors Support Foundation\u2019s Transportation4Heroes, a program dedicated to providing payment-free vehicles and one year of family and … <\/p>\n![\"In](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20201208005434\/en\/845059\/4\/San_Angelo_11_05_2020_Sponsored_Vehicle_Donation.jpg\")
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Former U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lucas Thompson \u2014 2020 Honda Passport
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Former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Jesse Odom \u2014 2020 Nissan Frontier
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Retired U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Clint Haskell \u2014 2019 Honda Pilot
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Retired U.S. Coast Guard Boatswains Mate Second Class Gilbert Benoit \u2014 2020 Nissan NV200 2WD\n<\/p>\n
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<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Wells Fargo, Benson Nissan of Easley and Military Warriors Support Foundation sponsored a vehicle donation to former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Jesse Odom and his family. (Photo: Wells Fargo)<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ![\"Photo\"](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20201208005434\/en\/845058\/3\/Seattle_11_11_2020_Sponsored_Vehicle_Donation.jpg\")
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Sponsored vehicle donation to former U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lucas Thompson and his family on Veterans Day at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, made possible by Wells Fargo, Rairdon’s Honda of Burien and Military Warriors Support Foundation. (Photo: Wells Fargo)<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ![\"Photo\"](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20201208005434\/en\/845059\/3\/San_Angelo_11_05_2020_Sponsored_Vehicle_Donation.jpg\")
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n In San Angelo, Texas, Mitchell Buick-GMC and Wells Fargo team up to sponsor the donation of a payment-free vehicle to retired U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant George Campbell and his family through Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Transportation4Heroes program. (Photo: Wells Fargo)<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ![\"Photo\"](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20201208005434\/en\/845060\/3\/Richardson_11_30_2020_Sponsored_Vehicle_Donation.jpg\")
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n To mark the end of National Veterans and Military Families Month, Wells Fargo, Courtesy Nissan and Military Warriors Support Foundation awarded Vietnam Coast Guard veteran Gilbert Benoit with a payment-free 2020 Nissan van to thank him for his service. (Photo: Wells Fargo)<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ![\"Photo\"](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20201208005434\/en\/845061\/3\/Hackettstown_11_23_2020_Sponsored_Vehicle_Donation.jpg\")
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n In honor National Veterans and Military Families Month, Wells Fargo, Honda of Hackettstown and Military Warriors Support Foundation sponsored a payment-free vehicle to retired U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Clint Haskell and his family. (Photo: Wells Fargo)<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"