TORONTO, Oct. 30,
2023 /CNW/ - Today TD announced a donation of
$250,000 to support efforts to help
combat discrimination and hate in our communities through
educational programs in Canada and
the US. The Bank recognizes that the ongoing conflict in the
Middle East has far-reaching
impacts, and this donation will build on the Bank's previous
donations to promote inclusion and help address rising levels of
antisemitism and Islamophobia.
TD is making contributions to these organizations that are
providing community support programs:
- United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation - For over 30
years the UJA Federation has helped preserve and strengthen the
quality of Jewish life in Greater
Toronto, Canada, Israel and
around the world through philanthropic, volunteer, and professional
leadership. UJA partners with key Jewish agencies to ensure that
meaningful, impactful programs are in place to serve the diverse
and vibrant Jewish community. Funds will go toward supporting
education programs, advocacy and research efforts, and community
mobilization to deepen the fight against antisemitism.
- Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA) - ISSA
has a 23-year track record of delivering facilitation, advocacy and
education programs to help build awareness about Islam and Muslim
cultures in Canada. To help ensure
the welfare of the many cultural and ethnic groups that comprise
the Muslim community in Canada,
they also provide family, health, and social welfare services.
Funds will go toward supporting education and training programs to
promote greater understanding about Islam and Muslim cultures.
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Since
its dedication over 30 years ago, the United States Holocaust
Memorial Museum has helped to educate more than 47 million people,
including more than 11 million school-age children. Funds will go
toward educational resources to educate, engage, and inspire both
children and adults to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and
promote human dignity.
- Institute for Social Policy and
Understanding (ISPU) - ISPU has focused on
identifying trends and opportunities that impact American Muslims
for over 20 years. Their work focuses on strengthening Muslim
communities and producing solutions-oriented research to promote
equity and inclusion. Funds will go toward supporting educational
resources to empower communities and individuals to effectively
counter and dismantle Islamophobia.
These contributions build on TD's previously announced donation
of $250,000 to United Jewish
Appeal (UJA) Federation and Save the Children, and $500,000 donation to Save the Children and
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), which have been focused on
providing urgent humanitarian aid and supporting families and
individuals who have been impacted by this crisis. TD has donated a
total of $1 million CAD in response
to the conflict.
In addition to its direct contributions, TD also continues to
accept in-branch donations to the Canadian Red Cross Middle East
Humanitarian Crisis Appeal to provide humanitarian assistance to
those impacted across the region.
About TD Bank Group
The Toronto Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively
known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank"). TD is the sixth
largest bank in North America by
assets and serves over 27.5 million customers in four key
businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres
around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking,
including TD Canada Trust and TD Auto Finance Canada; U.S. Retail,
including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, TD Auto Finance
U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in The Charles Schwab
Corporation; Wealth Management and Insurance, including TD Wealth
(Canada), TD Direct Investing, and
TD Insurance; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities and TD
Cowen. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial
services firms, with more than 16 million active online and mobile
customers. TD had $1.9 trillion in
assets on July 31, 2023. The Toronto
Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.
SOURCE TD Bank Group