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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryNovember 6, 1975

Wells Fargo’s Corporate Responsibility Committee proposed an innovative program, the first at any U.S. bank, to offer paid leave for employees to volunteer in their communities. The first employee volunteered at a prison re-entry organization.
Two men seated at a table facing each other with an illustration of a prison re-entry program on the table between them. Black and white image.

A partnership born to solve challenges

Throughout their lives, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the founders of Wells, Fargo & Co., were known for their innovation and dedication to customers.

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