Applications are open until August 26 for eligible organizations in
Canada and the United States which are developing
solutions to address disproportionate learning loss as a result of
COVID-19
TORONTO and CHERRY HILL, N.J., July
12, 2021 /CNW/ - To help address predicted learning loss for
students in grades K – 12, TD announced today that applications are
now open for the 2021 TD Ready Challenge. This year, TD is seeking
to support eligible not-for-profit and charitable organizations
which are developing innovative solutions to address predicted
learning loss in math and reading for disproportionately impacted
students in grades K-12 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A
total of $10 million CAD in grants
are available to eligible organizations in Canada and the U.S.
Research predicts that remote and virtual learning may
disproportionately increase learning loss among students who do not
have consistent access to technology, a private space, and/or
teacher supervision, including:
- Students from low-income households
- Students with limited access to internet
- Indigenous and Racialized students
- Students with disabilities
The TD Ready Challenge is a key component of the Bank's global
corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment. Since
2018, the TD Ready Challenge has granted $30
million CAD to help respond to pressing societal issues tied
to several TD Ready Commitment interconnected drivers of
change.
TD will be accepting grant applications until August 26, 2021. For complete details about this
year's Challenge, please visit td.com/readychallenge.
Quotes
"Learning loss as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic is not only an important challenge facing a number of
communities today, but one that could impact society for
generations to come. This year's TD Ready Challenge is focused on
helping to support eligible organizations aimed at closing that gap
by providing innovative, scalable solutions to help these students
catch up and keep up." – Shelley
Sylva, Head of U.S. Corporate Citizenship, TD Bank,
America's Most Convenient Bank ®.
"There is an urgent need to address pandemic-related learning
loss for children that have been most disadvantaged by the
disruption of elementary and high school education across
North America. One of the best
ways to help ensure future success for children is to support their
education. That is why TD has supported the TD Summer Reading
Program, early literacy programs and the Grade One Book Giveaway
for many years. This year's TD Ready Challenge is another way for
us to help make a positive contribution towards addressing the
pandemic-induced learning gaps and help strive to provide affected
children with the opportunity to feel confident about their
future." – Naki Osutei, Associate Vice President, Social
Impact (Canada), TD Bank
Group.
About the TD Ready Commitment
TD has a long-standing commitment to enriching the lives of its
customers, colleagues and communities. As part of its corporate
citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, TD is targeting
CDN $1 billion (U.S. $775 million) in total by 2030
towards community giving in four areas critical to help open doors
for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow – Financial Security,
Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities and Better Health. Through
the TD Ready Commitment, TD aspires to link its business,
philanthropy and human capital to help people feel more confident -
not just about their finances, but also in their ability to achieve
their personal goals in a changing world. For further information,
visit td.com/tdreadycommitment.
SOURCE TD Bank Group