TD donates $40,000 to Out in Schools as part of its ongoing commitment to the LGBT community
Funds will be used to support school program to counter bullying and
homophobia
VANCOUVER, March 19, 2013 /CNW/ - TD today announced a $40,000 donation
to the Out in Schools anti-bullying campaign. A long-time supporter and
partner of Out in Schools, TD has donated $100,000 to the organization
since 2009.
"TD is committed to building an inclusive, barrier-free environment
where every customer and employee feels valued, respected and
supported, said Jane Russell, Senior Vice President - Pacific Region,
TD. "Our commitment to diversity and the LGBT community is not only the
right thing to do, it's critical to achieving our mission to be a
leading North American bank."
TD is highly visible in the communities it serves, and strives to put
its commitment to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT)
community at the forefront. In BC, TD has been a presenting sponsor of
the Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival for three years and has supported
numerous community organizations and initiatives that matter to the
LGBT community, including education programs around homophobia and
bullying.
"Homophobia and bullying are critical issues for teenagers in British
Columbia," said Drew Dennis, Executive Director, Out in Schools. "We
value the continued support from TD in helping us to deliver meaningful
awareness and outreach programs to hundreds of students throughout
schools across the province."
About Out in Schools
Out in Schools has been combatting homophobia and bullying in BC high
schools since 2004, earning praise from parents, educators, school
administrators and students. To date, the program has delivered
hundreds of engaging film-based presentations in BC high schools,
reaching more than 35,000 students.
SOURCE: TD Bank Group
Media inquiries:
Jeff Meerman
TD Bank Group
604/654-0324
jeff.meerman@td.com
Paul Nixey
Out in Schools
778/918-7285
paul@nixey.ca