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Volunteering & Giving
A group photo of students holding books, Wells Fargo volunteers, and other participants of the Read by 4th program.

How Philadelphia is protecting ‘children’s right to read’

Volunteering & Giving

How Philadelphia is protecting ‘children’s right to read’

More than 130 public and private organizations, including Wells Fargo, have come together to support Read by 4th, a citywide effort in Philadelphia to address on-track literacy.

Our History
Mary Rhea’s name listed in a book of discount loan records.

How American women in the 1700s ran their businesses

Our History

How American women in the 1700s ran their businesses

When women in early America needed access to credit and payment tools, they turned to the Bank of North America in Philadelphia, America’s first commercial bank, and today Wells Fargo.

Our History
Story Type Indicator - audio. A black and white headshot of Birtan Aka is shown. She is smiling and looking at the camera and wearing a black shirt. Behind her is a red background with grey and gold designs.
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‘A pioneer’ in international banking: Birtan Aka

Our History

‘A pioneer’ in international banking: Birtan Aka

In the late 1960s, Birtan Aka became the first female banking officer to represent a U.S. bank overseas, working in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Our History
A black and white advertisement says: Pioneer Boot and Shoe Emporium. Lester & Gibbs, Importers and Dealers, No. 184 Clay Street, (Court Block.) San Francisco. L. & G. are receiving additions to their large and varied Stock by every Steamer.

From fighting slavery to public service: Mifflin Gibbs

Our History

From fighting slavery to public service: Mifflin Gibbs

Mifflin Wistar Gibbs lived a life of service and activism. As he fought to end slavery, served as a politician for change, and became a successful African American business owner in Gold Rush California, Wells Fargo was there to help in his pursuits.

Our History
An image of a white paper bank note reads: Promise to pay to or bearer on demand, Twenty Dollars, Philadelphia, the day of 179_. For the President, Director, and Company of the Bank of North America.

Funding the Revolution: America’s first commercial bank

Our History

Funding the Revolution: America’s first commercial bank

America’s Founding Fathers established the Bank of North America on Jan. 7, 1782, helping to fund a war and save a fledgling economy.

Small Business
Story Type Indicator - video. Celeste Phillips stands and smiles at the camera with her hands on her hips. She is wearing a pink shirt and is standing in front of a pink truck with the Big Lulu’s Trucking logo on it. She and the truck are on a road with houses on both sides.
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Turning $50 into a small business owner’s dream come true

Small Business

Turning $50 into a small business owner’s dream come true

When Celeste Phillips wanted to start her own business, she turned to Bridgeway Capital, which provided her with funding and resources, thanks to support from Wells Fargo.

Volunteering & Giving
Story Type Indicator - También en español. Teller Bekkah Moss and Financial Crimes Specialist Stephen Barneycastle prepare meals in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for students to eat over the holiday break.
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More than 433,800 meals served

Volunteering & Giving

More than 433,800 meals served

The Wells Fargo Holiday Food Bank, a joint effort with United Way, collected more than 251,000 pounds of food nationwide in just over a month during the holidays, bringing Wells Fargo team members and community members together to fight hunger in the U.S.

Financial Health
Mom and son who own a business

Five ways to keep a family business in the family

Financial Health

Five ways to keep a family business in the family

Arne Boudewyn, managing director of Family Governance and Education Services at Abbot Downing, shares ways to build and maintain a successful family business spanning multiple generations.

Economic Opportunity
Story Type Indicator - video. Douglas Wynhoff is a BankWork$ graduate.
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‘A foot in the door’ for aspiring bankers

Economic Opportunity

‘A foot in the door’ for aspiring bankers

BankWork$®, a free training program that helps adults in underserved communities prepare for careers in the financial services industry, is expanding to Philadelphia.

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