TD Charitable Foundation awards $10,000 to the Laconia Area Community Land Trust

TD Bank, through the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank® awarded the Laconia Area Community Land Trust (LACLT) a $10,000 contribution to support its affordable housing development.

“We believe that organizations such as LACLT’s play a significant role in sustaining vibrant and thriving communities,” said Steve Webb, Market President for TD Bank.  “The TD Charitable Foundation carries a legacy of supporting not-for-profit institutions and their important work throughout our region and Laconia Area Community Land Trust is a true partner in this work.”

The goal of LACLT’s Housing Development Program is to increase the supply of high-quality, permanently affordable housing available to the Laconia community and surrounding towns. LACLT’s apartments are rented to low- and moderate-income families at below market rents.  LACLT apartments are currently home to 535 adults and children; over 2,500 people have been housed to date.

Laconia Area Community Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a member of  NeighborWorks® America, and is supported in part by membership donations and the Lakes Region United Way. Its mission is to assist low and moderate income families achieve economic self-sufficiency through the development of permanently affordable housing opportunities and associated support programs.  For more information about LACLT and its programs, call 603-524-0747, or visit www.laclt.org.
 
A staunch commitment to active involvement in the local community is a vital element of the TD Bank philosophy. TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank® and the TD Charitable Foundation provide support to affordable housing, financial literacy and education, and environmental initiatives, many of which focus on improving the welfare of children and families.
                                                                             
About the TD Charitable Foundation
The TD Charitable Foundation is the charitable giving arm of TD Bank N.A., which operates as TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, and is one of the 10 largest commercial banking organizations in the United States. The Foundation's mission is to serve the individuals, families and businesses in all the communities where TD Bank operates, having made more than $159.8  million in charitable donations since its inception in 2002. The Foundation’s areas of focus are affordable housing, financial literacy and education, and the environment. More information on the TD Charitable Foundation, including an online grant application, is available at www.TDBank.com.
 
About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 8 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at approximately 1,300 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit www.tdbank.com. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TDBank_US.
 
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