Tag: Wells Fargo

Last month, we highlighted the hard work and support of Wells Fargo.  Their incredible volunteers continued to give of their time this month, providing much-needed repairs for Gloria in Minneapolis.  Over two days, 13 Wells Fargo volunteers converted a tub to a walk-in shower, painted a shed, installed a step that is easier to navigate, and completed several Safe at Home modifications, including installing CO2 detectors, grab bars, motion lights, and a fire extinguisher.

Wells Fargo volunteers also helped a Maplewood family of seven by installing drywall in the basement of their home. The family’s home had a flood last December, and everyone living downstairs had to move upstairs, crowding the single floor of the home. Now, this family is much closer to living in a safer and healthier home.

Thanks to Wells Fargo for continuing to partner with us to help homeowners in need in our community!

We recently partnered with Wells Fargo on several projects, including Sano and Russell’s home in North Minneapolis.  Although most of their children have grown up and have moved on to college, Sano and Russell’s house is still busy with foster children, daycare children, and children in crisis. They have been foster parents since 2001, caring for children in the community for various periods of time. Unfortunately, early last fall a tree destroyed the thick landscaping that insulated their back yard from a busy adjacent city street.  In order for Sano and Russell to continue hosting children at their home, they needed a fence built to create a safe space for the children to play, learn and grow together.

Over two days earlier this month, volunteers from Wells Fargo helped build a fence and retaining wall at Sano and Russell’s home.  Sano made her famous jerk chicken for lunch for the volunteers on both days, and Sano and Russell and their daughter Jada and friend Josh worked side-by-side with the volunteers.  Sano sent us this note, “I just want to thank you all again for really blessing my family. Keeping kids happy and safe is our first priority. Thanks a million, and if there’s anything I can do to help others, please let me know. I can’t get over this blessing.”

Thanks to Wells Fargo and more than 100 employee volunteers who joined us earlier this month to provide repairs for three low-income families in our community.  One of the families we assisted, Jim and Sai, worked side-by-side with the volunteers to repair their Saint Paul home.  Volunteers from Wells Fargo installed over 80 feet of gutter and 150 feet of connected drain tile to help control and repair damage caused by erosion at the home.  Volunteers also painted two rooms and laid new flooring in another room.

In addition, we removed and replaced 11 windows and constructed a handicap-accessible ramp to enable Silvia and David to live more independently and safely in their home. Volunteers also painted the living room, the dining room, and the window trim.

We are very grateful to Wells Fargo for their continued support and investment in our community!