$250,000 in support provided to
newcomer, settlement and refugee programs across Ontario
TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2021 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group has
committed to supporting more than 20 local community programs
focusing on newcomer, settlement and refugee programs across
Ontario. The $250,000 contribution comes from the bank's
broader corporate citizenship strategy and platform, the TD Ready
Commitment, launched in 2017 with a goal to invest $1 billion toward social-impact initiatives and
programming to help contribute to the resiliency of our communities
by 2030.
For newcomers to Canada,
particularly in 2021, the stress and uncertainty of figuring out
life in a new country is extremely real and personal. The intention
of these donations is to provide newcomers an opportunity to
develop connections within their new communities and make a better
future for themselves and their families in cities and towns across
Ontario.
"With these donations, TD is working with community groups to
support newcomers and help to ensure they're set up for success. We
know that supporting these programs can help newcomers feel
well-adjusted and integrated into their local communities, which in
turn, helps them thrive and contribute to make our communities more
resilient," said Tara-Lynn Hughes, Senior Vice President,
Greater Ontario Region, TD Bank Group.
"We are pleased to receive a donation from TD to support our
mission of empowering immigrants and refugees to become full and
equal members of our community," says Andy
Cragg, executive director of New Canadians Centre
Peterborough, one of the more than 20 groups that received
unrestricted program support through this investment. "This support
will go a long way to helping individuals and families who are new
to the Peterborough area, and we
are grateful for the support to help newcomers in their journeys
toward a successful integration in our community."
Settlement, newcomer and refugee programs
The chosen programs help many newcomers settle successfully in
Canada and meet initial basic
needs during this critical phase of their lives.
Organizations receiving support in communities across Ontario include:
- New Canadians Centre Peterborough
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- An organization dedicated to supporting immigrants, refugees
and other newcomers in the Peterborough and Northumberland regions to
ensure cultural integration in a welcoming community.
- Capital Rainbow Refuge
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- An organization that provides support for LGBTQ2+ refugees from
conflict zones and jurisdictions where people face
persecution based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Cross Culture Learner Centre
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- An organization that provides a suite of settlement and
employment services, as well as a provider of local
interpretation/translation services in London.
- North Bay & District Multicultural Centre
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- An organization serving the settlement needs of newcomers to
Canada in the districts of
Parry Sound, Nipissing, Timiskaming, and Cochrane.
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 C$1 billion in total by 2030 towards community
giving in four areas critical to opening 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