Wells Fargo donates $1 million towards California wildfires

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Wells Fargo announced it is donating $1 million to eight nonprofits.

Wells Fargo said they plan to develop long-term recovery planning and fire resiliency strategies.

The organization said that this is a proactive strategy that will help bolster the economies of the California communities that have been impacted by major wildfires over the last few years.

Wells Fargo hosted a check signing and presentation for this donation at a housing construction event the company held in Paradise on Friday.

“Wells Fargo understands the importance of providing immediate resources during a wildfire, as well as helping local communities and economies recover after disasters strike,” said Otis Rolley, president of the Wells Fargo Foundation and head of Philanthropy and Community Impact.

The $1 million donation will fund:

• Butte County Fire Safe Council
• Paradise Chamber of Commerce
• North Valley Community Foundation and Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society
• United Way
• Hope Crisis Response Network
• American Red Cross
• Ventura County Community Foundation