VERO BEACH — TD Bank, through the TD Charitable Foundation, recently donated $10,000 to the Gifford Youth Activity Center in Indian River County as part of the bank’s commitment to giving back to the community.
The Gifford Youth Activity Center founded and opened its doors in 1998 at 4875 43rd Avenue in Vero Beach. The Center currently serves kindergarteners to high school seniors in their after-school program where students are involved in various tutoring, mentoring, and educational classes before finishing their day with a period of structured recreational activities.
Gifford Youth Activity Center also serves the senior community with activities ranging from exercise, sewing, arts and crafts and dance classes to fun and educational field trips and travel, special guest speakers and regular health screenings. GYAC faculty and staff prepare and encourage seniors to stay active and engaged and students to excel in their studies, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education.
Angelia Perry, Executive Director of the Gifford Youth Activity Center stated, “We are very happy to have received this donation from TD Charitable Foundation which will be used to support our after school program. TD Bank is a great partner and we look forward to our continued collaboration.”
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.
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 $73.7 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.
For more information about the TD Charitable Foundation visit www.TDBank.com.
For more information on Gifford Youth Activity Center visit www.gyac.net or call 772.794.1005.
TD Bank Vice President, Hector Ortiz with local bank managers, GYAC Board Members and staff and Executive Director, Angelia Perry
