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Volunteering & Giving
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On a mission to reduce veteran underemployment

Volunteering & Giving

On a mission to reduce veteran underemployment

American Corporate Partners is a nationwide nonprofit combating veteran underemployment by pairing post-9/11 veterans with volunteer mentors from Fortune 500 companies like Wells Fargo.

Our People
Wells Fargo volunteer Betsy Feeser smiles at the camera wearing a red Wells Fargo Volunteers T-shirt and holding two care packages.

Supporting the ‘heroes of the homefront’

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Supporting the ‘heroes of the homefront’

From sending care packages to sharing money management tips for financial health, Wells Fargo Volunteer of the Year Betsy Feeser is serving — and supporting — fellow military spouses.

Volunteering & Giving
Story Type Indicator - video. Standing on stage between two American flags, Jay Leno, right, presents vehicle keys to Angela Morales-Biggs. A sign that says Garden Brunch hangs behind them.
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A brand-new car for a Purple Heart recipient

Volunteering & Giving

A brand-new car for a Purple Heart recipient

At the 2019 White House Correspondents’ Garden Brunch, retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Angela Morales-Biggs received a new, payment-free vehicle awarded through Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Transportation4Heroes program.

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Helping veterans become team members

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Helping veterans become team members

A dedicated team is working with service members to translate their military experience into new careers at Wells Fargo.

Business to Business
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Helping translate military skills to business

Business to Business

Helping translate military skills to business

As a Naval helicopter pilot, Ray Hufnagel was responsible for transporting his fellow service members during military missions. Today, his company Plastic Express safely moves billions of pounds of plastic resin across the U.S. every year, with support from Wells Fargo banker and fellow veteran Jay Hong.

Our People
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From the Air Force to the civilian workforce

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From the Air Force to the civilian workforce

Wells Fargo team member and Air Force veteran Chanty Clay uses her experience transitioning to civilian life and Ph.D. to mentor other veterans as they adjust to life after the military.

Financial Health
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From survivor to mentor: Veteran shares her journey

Financial Health

From survivor to mentor: Veteran shares her journey

Purple Heart recipient Marlene Rodriguez overcame trauma and despair by embracing sports, fitness, and faith. Now she mentors and brings hope to other veterans.

Our People
Story Type Indicator - video. Victor Perez stands next to a wall as he looks off to the left side and smiles. Beams of sunlight are on his face. Behind him is an open area with desks and chairs and a doorway.
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On a submarine or at a desk, military skills transfer to the civilian workforce

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On a submarine or at a desk, military skills transfer to the civilian workforce

Participating in Wells Fargo’s Veteran Employment Transition Program and being mentored by fellow veterans in the company helped Victor Perez transition from the military to the civilian workforce.

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Coming together to ‘accomplish the mission’

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Coming together to ‘accomplish the mission’

U.S. Army veteran Frank Van Buren appreciates how both the military and Wells Fargo bring together people of all backgrounds to achieve common goals.

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