SPRINGFIELD, Va. (Dec. 18, 2025) – The Wells Fargo Foundation recently awarded Hope For The Warriors (HOPE), a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 military families, a $200,000 grant.
The $200,000 unrestricted grant funds will be used to advance financial wellness and career readiness of the post-9/11 veterans, transitioning service members and their families through HOPE’s Critical Needs and Warrior’s Compass programs.
Wells Fargo is committed to empowering military communities to effectively navigate life’s transitions to achieve ongoing career and financial success while impacting their community. Over the past 10 years, Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded over $138 million in grants to nonprofit organizations primarily serving military members or veterans, which support housing, career transition, financial health, and small business.
“In my own life and in my own military career, I have witnessed the profound difference that community support can make for veterans and military families whether that be financial, housing assistance, career opportunities, providing mental health resources or creating supportive networks,” said Sean Passmore, head of enterprise military and veteran initiatives, Wells Fargo. “The positive ripple effects of this support are immense and far reaching and through HOPE’s work they’re really affirming one simple truth – if veterans and military families support each other we can literally transform lives.”
Through HOPE’s Critical Needs program, support will provide direct short-term financial assistance to military families experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of eviction or homelessness, food insecurity or barriers to mental and/or medical care. The goal of the financial assistance is to ensure housing stability in the form of rent/mortgage and utilities, and food security as well as transportation costs to remove barriers to essential mental and medical care/treatment/appointments.
In addition, HOPE’s Warrior’s Compass connects clients to HOPE’s portfolio of veteran-friendly employers throughout the U.S. Led by certified professional career coaches, webinars are designed to connect personnel, hiring managers, and military employee resource groups with interested, career-motivated transitioning service members, veterans or spouses. The webinars provide transition guidance, mentorship, skills development, and the opportunity to engage with hiring experts.
“As requests for assistance continue to rise each month, our Critical Needs program has become the lifeline for many military families,” said Robin Kelleher, co-founder and CEO of Hope For The Warriors. “These grant funds from the Wells Fargo Foundation are not just financial support—they represent hope, stability, and the assurance that no veteran or military family will have to face hardship alone. We’re honored to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Wells Fargo in empowering those who’ve sacrificed so much for our nation.”
For more information on Hope For The Warriors, visit hopeforthewarriors.org.
For more information on the Wells Fargo’s veteran initiatives, visit Support for service members and their families – Wells Fargo.
About Hope For The Warriors
Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) is a national leader driving transformative change for the post-9/11 U.S. military community (including veterans and active-duty service members as well as military caregivers, spouses and family members, and families of the fallen). At HOPE, our mission is to deliver unparalleled services that uplift individuals and their families as they navigate the complexities of military life. We are committed to fostering resilience and a sense of purpose, ensuring that those who have served our nation will thrive. Together, we forge a strong community that champions courage, commitment, and grit. To learn more or support our mission, visit hopeforthewarriors.org.
About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories.
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