TD Bank Group lauds Minister Flaherty's Designation of November as Financial Literacy Month
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TD has invested more than $1 million in Financial Literacy Programs in the past year
TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2011 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group congratulates Finance Minister Jim Flaherty for designating November as Financial Literacy Month.
"Through the Task Force on Financial Literacy and today's announcements, Minister Flaherty has demonstrated that he takes the issue of Financial Literacy seriously. TD does as well," said Scott Mullin, Vice President, Community Relations, TD Bank Group.
Financial Literacy support at TD means contributing both financial and human resources to support community focused financial literacy initiatives in across the country. TD donated more than $1 million to community organizations dedicated to promoting financial literacy in 2011 and expects this to increase to $1.5 million in 2012.
In addition to financial support, more than 750 TD employees volunteered their time to deliver financial literacy programs to Canadians, volunteer participation is also expected to grow in 2012 to more than 1,000 TD volunteers.
TD is committed to helping Canadians build their financial knowledge, skills and confidence. TD provides funding to key organizations behind Financial Literacy Month, including:
About TD Community Giving
TD invests in communities to make a positive impact where it does
business and where our customers, clients and employees live and work.
In 2010, TD donated over $50 million to support community organizations
in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. In Canada, we
focus on Education and Financial Literacy, Creating Opportunities for
Young People, and the Environment.