The Wells Fargo Foundation awarded a $15,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys (HFHUK) to help build four new homes on Poinsettia Drive in Key Largo.
HFHUK is one of 179 local Habitat for Humanity affiliates awarded funding through the 2024 Wells Fargo Builds program to increase access to affordable housing across the U.S.
The grant to HFHUK along with the support of Wells Fargo volunteers will help to build homes for families in need.
“At Wells Fargo, we believe everyone should have a quality, affordable place to call a home,” said Hector J. Ponte, Wells Fargo South Florida regional executive. “Far too many people are facing housing instability and homeownership remains out of reach for so many families. This is why we’re proud to team up with Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys and support their work of making homeownership more accessible to the South Florida community through volunteerism and philanthropic contributions.”
This funding is part of a $6.375 million donation to Habitat for Humanity International to support more than 290 families in communities nationwide.
On Sept. 13, Wells Fargo volunteers joined HFHUK to help with painting and finishing work at the 292 Gardenia St. complex on Plantation Key in Islamorada.
Source: keysweekly.com
