Tag: Wells Fargo

United Way Releases New Public Service Announcement

Stuart Mitchell

United Way Worldwide has released a new public service announcement (PSA) highlighting the role that its 60,0000 corporate partners play in solving community problems across the world. The idea that “change doesn’t happen alone” is underscored by spotlighting the involvement of corporate partners and their employee volunteers, including Kellogg Company, Wells Fargo and UPS.  The three are among 280 of the Fortune 500 companies that partner with United Way. The ad was released during National Volunteer Month as a nod to the almost 3 million volunteers – many of whom…

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Wells Fargo Launch “With, Always” Marketing Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Throughout history, people with disabilities have turned their dreams into reality and shaped the world around us. Yet, when people hear or see that someone has a disability, there is a tendency to want to help that individual and do things for them—usually without their direct involvement. Society tends to focus on what people with disabilities can and can’t do. Wells Fargo says it knows differently. They have seen the value that people with disabilities add to the fabric of our culture throughout history, and within our own organization. The…

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Arjuna Capital: BNY Mellon Joins Bank of America, Citi & Wells Fargo As 4th Bank In 4 Weeks Working To Close Gender Pay Gap

Stuart Mitchell

In less than a month, four of the biggest banks and financial institutions in the U.S. have disclosed efforts to remedy gender pay inequity. Responding to shareholder proposals from Arjuna Capital calling for detailed reports and wage data disclosure, the Bank of New York Mellon – the world’s largest custodian bank and asset servicing company – became the fourth bank since January 15th to agree to close both its gender and racial pay gaps.  In response, Arjuna Capital withdrew its shareholder proposal at BNY Mellon.  Four of the nine banks…

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United Way Worldwide and Wells Fargo Team up to Address Unemployment and Strengthen Communities

Stuart Mitchell

United Way Worldwide have announced an $18 million gift from Wells Fargo & Company to support United Way’s efforts to fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community by helping one million people find jobs that allow them to better support their families and strengthen their communities, within five years. Jobs are vital cornerstones of healthy families and communities. Unfortunately, across society, too many people – particularly young people – lack the skills and training needed for the jobs of the 21st century. According…

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Wells Fargo Launches Holiday Food Bank Program With $5 Million Donation to United Way

Stuart Mitchell

Wells Fargo & Company today announced the launch of the Wells Fargo Holiday Food Bank program to make more meals possible in communities this holiday season. Working with United Way Worldwide to create a long-term, high impact program that will support hunger-related causes in our local communities, Wells Fargo donated an additional $5 million grant to the United Way in support of this effort. According to a recent Wells Fargo study 1, 83 percent of people are more likely to donate food this season if they could do it at…

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