Wells Fargo Gives $1M to Rebuild Altadena After Eaton Fire

When disaster strikes, sometimes the biggest corporations step up in the biggest ways.

Wells Fargo Foundation just awarded a $1 million grant to San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity to help families rebuild after the Eaton Fire destroyed homes in Altadena. The funding will support construction of affordable accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for affected families and help rebuild the Wood family's home.

More than 30 Wells Fargo employees showed up Friday morning to roll up their sleeves and work alongside Habitat for Humanity volunteers. Rosie Astorga was photographed caulking windows as part of the hands-on rebuilding effort.

The Eaton Fire left many families without homes and facing uncertain futures. ADUs, also known as granny flats or backyard cottages, provide a faster and more affordable housing solution for displaced residents who need a place to call home while their communities recover.

This isn't just a check. Wells Fargo employees are showing up physically to hammer nails, paint walls, and help families piece their lives back together.

The Ripple Effect

This million-dollar commitment does more than build structures. It sends a message to fire-affected families that they haven't been forgotten.

The partnership between Wells Fargo Foundation and San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity creates a model for corporate disaster recovery that other companies can follow. When private philanthropy joins forces with community nonprofits, rebuilding happens faster and reaches more people.

Every ADU constructed means one more family with a roof over their heads. Every volunteer hour means one more neighbor helping another get back on their feet. The ripple extends beyond individual homes to restore hope across an entire community still healing from loss.

Altadena residents now have concrete proof that recovery is possible and help is real.

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