TD Bank and its parent company, TD Bank Group, Friday announced donations to the relief efforts from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands.
This includes donations from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, in the amount of $50,000 to UNICEF USA for Emergency Relief Kits to address essential supplies and toiletries; $25,000 to International Medical Corps to provide emergency health care; and $25,000 to the Volunteers of America to support affordable housing and services for low-income families and seniors.
TD Bank Group will donate $100,000(CAD) to the International Federation of Red Cross to support overall hurricane relief efforts.
Additionally, TD will support disaster relief efforts sponsored by the American Red Cross by collecting donations at stores across its footprint through October.
“The people of Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands are recovering from one of the most devastating storms to ever hit the region, and we’re stepping up to help them,” said Greg Braca, President and CEO, TD Bank.
“Working with local organizations, we are able to help address the most pressing needs on the ground. Our thoughts are with the people of Puerto Rico and the Islands, especially the many family members our employees and customers have there, as they work to put their lives back together.”
