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Contents : For Immediate Release TD Charitable Foundation Supports the Education Foundation with Donation September 20 2011 Vero Beach FL TD Bank through the TD Charitable Foundation recently donated a total of $2 000 to the Education Foundation of Indian River County as part of the bank s commitment to giving back to the community. The funds will be used to support the Education Foundation of Indian River County s Sneaker Exchange Program. The Sneaker Exchange program keeps economically disadvantaged children on a path of learning by providing them a pair of durable sneakers to participate safely in all school activities comfortably and proudly. Every public school in Indian River County is served by this program. There are 55 scheduled exchanges for the elementary students at the Payless ShoeSource from September through May. Secondary students receive vouchers that are redeemable for a new pair of sneakers. School coordinators help to identify children in need using the Free and Reduced Lunch Report. These funds are so important to the children we serve. It s a win-win situation for our students in need as the money will provide 100 students a new pair of socks and sneakers said Education Foundation Board Member and Program Liaison Debbie Biedenharn. This is the first step in helping them to have a successful school day. 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 financial and other support to affordable housing initiatives financial literacy and education and the environment many of which focus on improving the welfare of children and families. About The Education Foundation of Indian River County The Education Foundation of Indian River County is a 501c3 non-profit organization that exists to link and engage business and community leaders in the process of supporting and strengthening education in Indian River County. The mission of the Foundation is to enrich and enhance educational opportunities for all students and teachers both public and private through effective fundraising and the efficient allocation of resources. The Foundation also administers the following core programs: the Sneaker Exchange the School Supply Fund the Great Ideas! Grants the Indian River Regional Science & Engineering Fair and professional development initiatives. The majority of funding is from private donations and grants. 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 $74.8 million in charitable donations since its inception in 2002. The Foundation s areas of focus are affordable housing education and financial literacy 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 7.4 million customers with a full range of retail small business and commercial banking products and services at more than 1 275 convenient locations throughout the Northeast Mid-Atlantic Metro D.C. the Carolinas and Florida. In addition TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized wealth management services through TD Wealth and insurance products and services through TD Insurance Inc. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill N.J. and Portland Maine. To learn more follow TD Bank on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TDBank US or visit www.tdbank.com. TD Bank America's Most Convenient Bank is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto Canada a top 10 financial services company in North America and one of the few banks in the world rated Aaa by Moody's. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD." To learn more visit www.td.com. ###

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