CHERRY HILL, NJ - The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, announced the winners of $2.5 million in grants to support affordable housing initiatives through its eighth annual "Housing for Everyone" grant competition.
To bolster affordable housing efforts, the TD Charitable Foundation's "Housing for Everyone" competition invites non-profits from Maine to Florida to submit proposals outlining their plans and initiatives.
"Each year it is our pleasure to support housing agencies that are making a difference in the community," said Beth Warn, President of the TD Charitable Foundation. "Affordable housing affects thousands and we are proud to partner with agencies to address this critical need."
This year's "Housing for Everyone" grants winners are:
Connecticut: Preservation of Affordable Housing; Chrysalis Center, Inc.
Florida: Ability Housing of Northeast Florida; Volunteers of America of Florida; Lotus House Women's Shelter
Maine: Bangor Housing Development Corporation
Massachusetts: Chelsea Neighborhood Developers; Twin Cities CDC
New Hampshire: CATCH Neighborhood Housing
New Jersey: Newbridge Services, Inc., Community Access Unlimited, Homeless Solutions, Inc., New Jersey Community Capital
New York: Hudson River Housing, HELP USA, Inc., CDC of Long Island, Settlement Housing Fund, Pratt Area Community Council
Pennsylvania: Project H.O.M.E, Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corp
Rhode Island: Woonsocket Neighborhood Development Corp
South Carolina: Charleston Department of Housing and Community Development, Nehemiah Community Revitalization Corp
Vermont: Champlain Housing Trust
Washington, DC: Wesley Housing Development Corp
Organizations were required to have tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status and to develop or maintain affordable housing, or provide housing-related programs and services to very low-, low- and moderate-income individuals or families.
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.