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Living Cities announced a $3.2 million grant investment across six U.S. cities—Albuquerque, Austin, Memphis, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Rochester—aimed at closing racial income and wealth gaps. Funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation and Citi Foundation, the initiative focuses on increasing homeownership and supporting BIPOC entrepreneurs. Each city will implement tailored strategies, including community land trusts, direct cash assistance, and technical support for local businesses. The investment intends to dismantle systemic barriers and promote equitable economic opportunities for marginalized communities.

Silver Lining has launched its SLAP™ (Silver Lining Action Plan) program in Spanish, aiming to assist over 4.4 million Spanish-speaking small business owners in the U.S. This initiative, funded by Wells Fargo, seeks to enhance business planning and goal setting for owners in marginalized communities. Since 2005, Silver Lining has supported over 14,000 small businesses. The Spanish version of SLAP™ is part of the broader American Small Business Growth Program, targeting systemic issues faced by diverse businesses. The first 100 participants will receive the program at a Pay-What-You-Can rate.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) emphasizes its commitment to diversity through initiatives aimed at recruiting talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Leroy Clarke, the bank's global head of University Programs Recruiting, highlights the importance of inclusivity and authenticity in professional environments. With over $34 million invested in HBCUs in the last decade, Wells Fargo supports various programs to enhance student engagement and career development. The 'Building Diverse Pathways' program aims to increase diversity in wealth management and addresses the racial wealth gap. Recent grants to Florida A&M University will support small business initiatives and community development.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) partners with Right To Be to hold bystander intervention workshops in New York City and San Francisco in March 2023. These workshops aim to combat the rise in hate incidents, with over 7,262 reported cases in 2021, according to FBI data. Attendees will learn proactive measures to safely intervene during harassment. Hosted by NBC News anchor Richard Lui, the workshops will feature educational sessions on the five D's of bystander intervention and panel discussions with community leaders. This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote inclusivity and safety in communities impacted by hate incidents.

My Money My Future and Black & Brown Founders will co-host the inaugural LatinX Innovation Hub at the SXSW Interactive & Music Festival in March 2023, sponsored by Wells Fargo. This initiative aims to support Latino entrepreneurship, which contributed over $800 billion in economic activity in the U.S. in 2022. The event will feature discussions on entrepreneurship, wealth gap closure, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Additionally, it includes networking opportunities and an evening celebration with a live performance. The Nasdaq Foundation is also involved, committed to enhancing investor engagement in underrepresented communities.

Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) highlighted its achievements for 2022, showcasing a commitment to cleantech and sustainable solutions. IN² welcomed nine new portfolio companies, each receiving up to $250,000 for technology validation. The total portfolio raised $1.64 billion in follow-on capital, illustrating significant leverage of investments. Notably, eleven companies had successful exits. IN² distributed $1 million in Channel Partner Strategic Awards to bolster a network of over 60 incubators and universities. This initiative supports diversity and inclusion efforts, benefiting thousands in the cleantech sector. For more details, refer to the 2022 Annual Report.

Wells Fargo announces the launch of LifeSync, a digital tool designed for Wealth & Investment Management clients that aligns financial goals with personal priorities. Available in the Wells Fargo Mobile app by the end of March, LifeSync offers clients real-time progress tracking on their financial goals, including net worth and portfolio performance. This launch emphasizes Wells Fargo's commitment to intuitive digital experiences as clients increasingly prefer digital platforms for their financial needs. The tool also facilitates closer connections between clients and advisors, enhancing overall financial planning and engagement.

Wells Fargo, in collaboration with the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) and the Tides Foundation, has launched a climate justice fund aimed at enhancing access to clean energy in underserved communities. With a $2.85 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation, the initiative, named "Dismantling Energy Inequity in Communities of Color" (DEICC), will support community-led projects in ten U.S. cities, enhancing climate resilience through solar-powered centers. The focus is on communities historically excluded from equitable energy solutions, fostering local leadership and technical support.