SJC Receives $20K Grant from the TD Charitable Foundation

April 13, 2014 BK

BROOKLYN, N.Y. APRIL 14, 2014 St. Josephs College (SJC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, Americas Most Convenient Bank, to support its Academic Center for Enhancement Services (ACES) Program, located on its Brooklyn Campus in Clinton Hill.

Established in 2000, the ACES program was designed for high-achieving students who speak English as a second language. The program requires students to take an advanced reading and writing course that gives credit toward graduation, while focusing on theme-based teaching. The program also provides additional academic support, career counseling and tuition grants. Since its inception, the ACES program has served nearly 200 SJC students, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in neuroscience, dentistry, business management, accounting and education.

"St. Josephs College is thrilled to receive this grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, said Mik Larson, director of ACES academic programs at SJC. "Without such generous support, we would not be able to provide the opportunities that we truly believe enrich our mission and the college experience for our students.

Funds from this grant will also allow the program to continue offering course-related field trips, as well as on-campus guest speakers and cultural events for its students. Past trips have included outings to prominent arts centers in New York City such as the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

ABOUT THE TD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
A staunch commitment to active involvement in the local community is a vital element of the TD Bank philosophy. TD Bank, Americas 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.

The TD Charitable Foundation is the charitable giving arm of TD Bank N.A., which operates as TD Bank, Americas 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 $118.9 million in charitable donations since its inception in 2002. The Foundations 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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