Over 1.3 million
dollars to help communities across Quebec get through the health crisis
MONTREAL, May 25, 2021 /CNW/ - As the COVID-19 pandemic
rages on in Quebec, TD Bank Group
completes a third wave of donations to 13 local community
organizations that provide assistance to vulnerable people. The
additional $182,500 allocated as part
of the TD Ready Commitment, the Bank's corporate citizenship
platform, has brought the total amount of community giving to over
$1.3 million since the start of the
pandemic.
TD is concerned about the impact of the current situation on
Quebeckers and remains committed to driving accelerated, sustained
and equitable recovery within our society. "The health crisis
continues to have devastating effects and needs continue to grow.
As some communities have been disproportionately impacted by the
pandemic, we want to renew our support for organizations that work
directly with the hardest-hit populations," said Sylvie Demers, Chair, Quebec Market, TD Bank
Group.
Vulnerable women, children and seniors
The chosen charities work mostly with women who are victims of
domestic violence and with at-risk children and seniors. Donations
included:
- $30,000 to the Marie-Vincent
Foundation to help provide therapy and psychosocial services
that make a real difference in the lives of children and teens who
are victims of sexual violence;
- $25,000 to AlterGo for its
new En route pour le Défi program, which helps children with
functional limitations stay active despite the pandemic;
- $25,000 to Petits Frères,
an organization that helps, among others, culturally diverse
seniors break out of their isolation;
- $20,000 to Maison d'Haïti
to help provide psychological support, adequate resources and a
safe environment to families that have been hit hard by the
pandemic; and
- $15,000 to Fondation Le
Chaînon to help women who are struggling.
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