Health and Welfare Council awarded $50K Wells Fargo grant for housing needs

The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) announced it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support immediate housing needs for senior and disabled residents in Huntington Station and across Suffolk County.

Funding from the grant will help the nonprofit to provide critical resources and support services to seniors and individuals with disabilities who are struggling to maintain safe and stable housing.

“We are deeply grateful to Wells Fargo for this meaningful investment in Long Island communities and for their shared commitment to strengthening housing access and affordability,” said Vanessa Baird-Streeter, president and CEO of the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island. “This support directly aligns with our mission to serve Long Islanders by addressing urgent housing needs and advancing solutions that help individuals and families secure and maintain affordable, stable homes, the foundation for health, dignity, and opportunity across our region.”

The grant was announced during the ribbon-cutting celebration for Wells Fargo’s newest Long Island branch at 269 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station.

“We’re proud to serve our neighbors in Suffolk County and are truly grateful for the warm welcome we’ve received as we become part of the community and continue expanding our branch presence across Long Island,” said Dan Hoke, business growth strategy executive for Wells Fargo.