Reasons to Partner with Special Olympics Southern California

Wells Fargo Gives Back to Special Olympics

Wells Fargo has been one of Special Olympics Southern California's leading corporate sponsors since 1998. Since then, they have only grown their support throughout Southern California. Wells Fargo employees say they learn important lessons about empathy and overcoming adversity and appreciate the opportunity to be involved in the community.

Special Olympics is not just about competition, although our competitive programs are among the most recognized and respected in the world.

Demographic Reach

Special Olympics has a 95% recognition rate and is the largest sports organization in the world.
Special Olympics Southern California provides FREE year-round sports training and athletic competition to thousands of children and adults with intellectual disabilities from San Luis Obispo and Bakersfield to San Diego.
Among athletes, donors and volunteers, Special Olympics touches the lives of one in every six families.
There are more than 15,000 volunteers and 40,000 donors that make Special Olympics possible in Southern California.

Program Impact on Special Olympics Athletes:

Gain self-confidence and self-esteem.
Experience friendships on and off the playing field.
Have more opportunities to socialize with non-disabled peers.
Know what it is like to be part of a large social network.
Typically participate in Special Olympics for more than 10 years.
Our athletes are five times more likely to hold a job or be gainfully employed than their peers who do not participate in our athletic training programs.

Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. Authorized and Accredited by
Special Olympics, Inc. for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.