Wells Fargo Donates $75,000 To Help Flood Victims

Wells Fargo is helping the flood relief effort with a $75,000 donation to the Portage Health Foundation.

The funds will go toward helping those impacted by the flood through the Flood with Love initiative.

Representatives from Wells Fargo presented a check to the foundation on Friday.

Here is the full press release from the Portage Health Foundation:

[Hancock, MI] – The Portage Health Foundation has expressed its commitment to a $3.8 million dollar initiative – Flood with Love – to get flood victims back into clean, safe living environments. The foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with Wells Fargo on these efforts, including a financial contribution of $75,000. These funds will go directly to those impacted by the flood.

The recent weather events caused disastrous results for several communities throughout Houghton County. More than 600 homes were impacted by water damage and eight were considered to be a complete loss.

“When we heard about the flood damage in the Houghton area we were distraught,” said District Manager Sean Geary. “Wells Fargo is a community bank and we understand our role as a partner during this difficult time for Michigan team members, customers, and residents. We are committed to helping those who have been stunned by this disaster and are happy to provide a grant to the Portage Health Foundation to aid ongoing relief efforts.”

“It is because of partnerships like this that we are able to work together to get the community back on its feet,” said Portage Health Foundation Marketing and Communications Coordinator Chelsea Goodreau. 100 percent of the monies received will be passed through to the flood relief efforts.”

Donations to the Flood with Love project directly supports the recovery of the 2018 Father’s Day flood victims, which includes financial assistance for homeowners, minimizing clean-up costs, and working with vetted, licensed contractors to get individuals back into safe, healthy homes. The initiative also provides emotional support for flood victims by partnering with Dial Help, an organization that promotes the physical, emotional and social well-being with problem assistance, crisis intervention, referrals, education, and training.

To learn more about the Portage Health Foundation and their flood relief efforts, you can visit their website at phfgive.org. If you or a loved one needs assistance with home rehabilitation, apply for the Portage Health Foundation flood relief. You make the difference. Together we make it possible.