With the national unemployment rate now above 10 percent, Wachovia, a unit of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC – News), announced it will donate $1 to Toys for Tots for every Visa gift card it sells through December 31, 2009 – up to $250,000. Proceeds will provide toys to children who might otherwise not receive them this holiday season.
Wachovia customers can purchase the Visa gift cards in whole dollar amounts from $25 to $600 at Wachovia retail bank locations or online at www.wachovia.com/giftcard. The cards can be used wherever Visa debit cards are accepted. There is a one-time charge of $3.95.
“As the economy continues to suffer, more children than ever will likely face Christmas morning without a toy,” said Bill Grein, vice president of marketing for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “As a result, Toys for Tots is expecting an unprecedented increase in requests for toys, as more families must choose between putting food on the table or a gift under the tree. We are thankful to Wachovia for helping us reach these families in their time of need.”
Gift cards also can be enrolled in Visa Online Discounts, allowing cardholders to enjoy additional savings with select merchants.
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