TD Charitable Foundation awards $250,000 to Dismas of Vermont | Vermont Business Magazine
Summary
Grants ranging from $150,000 to $250,000 will support independent living for marginalized community members, especially those who experience homelessness and face conditions that make it difficult to maintain a stable home without additional help. Dismas of Vermont received $250,000.Dismas of Vermont homes provide shelter and support to men and women making the difficult transition from incarceration to new lives.As the affordable housing crisis continues, gaining access to and sustaining safe affordable housing remains out of reach for many across the U.S. "These organizations are making it their primary mission to help relieve some of the most vulnerable members of our community those who are unsheltered or experiencing homelessness due to higher eviction rates as pandemic-era programs have ended or financial insecurity grows through inflation or other factors," said Paige Carlson-Heim, Director of the TD Charitable Foundation. As part of its corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, TD is targeting CDN $1 billion (U.S. $775 million) in total by 2030 towards community giving in four areas critical to help open doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities and Better Health. For further information, visit td.com/tdreadycommitment.To support great journalism, access our archives and get unique features like our award-winning profiles,