Published: April 15, 2010

Women's Shelter Names Wells Fargo Business of the Year

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HANFORD, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The Barbara Saville Women's Shelter announced today that Wells Fargo has been named Business of the Year. Volunteers at the center chose the winner by looking at companies that provided monetary and volunteer support to the shelter.

"Wells Fargo exemplifies what we are looking for in a community partnership to support our efforts at the shelter," said Jeff Garner, community outreach and marketing director for Kings Community Action Organization. "The volunteers' dedication and the companies' financial support have enabled us to take tremendous strides in providing for the women in our community."

Wells Fargo donated $5,000 in 2009 to the Women's Shelter which is part of the Kings Community Action Organization in Hanford. The shelter is the only one in King's county which has one of the highest unemployment rates in California.

"We are proud to receive this honor and look forward to continuing to support our local community organizations," said Neal Crapo, a Wells Fargo commercial banking regional vice president who serves as treasurer for the shelter and is on its board of directors. "At Wells Fargo, we are committed to serving the needs of our community members and improving their overall quality of life."