OnTrack WNC receives grant for Homebuyer Program

From OnTrack WNC

Press release

The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank has awarded a $5,000 grant to OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling (OnTrack WNC). This grant support is part of the foundation’s commitment to giving back to the community.

For over 40 years, OnTrack WNC has helped people achieve their money and housing goals through financial education, counseling, and support so they can: overcome crises, afford basic needs, improve money management skills, and make sound financial choices rooted in their values.

The funds from the TD Charitable Foundation will support the launch and first year of OnTrack’s NEW comprehensive Homebuyer Program which combines education and counseling to help clients build financial knowledge/tools for budgeting, saving, improving credit, and ultimately buying a home.

“It’s exciting to have the TD Charitable Foundation’s support of our program that will help first-time homebuyers determine affordability, learn about the complexities of purchasing a home, and access important down payment assistance that helps make homeownership sustainable,” said Celeste Collins, Executive Director of OnTrack WNC.

“Purchasing a home can be very intimidating, especially for a first-time home buyer,” said Charles Frederick, Market President, TD Bank. “TD is proud to support an organization that provides people with the tools to properly purchase a house and life-long financial knowledge to help them in the future.”

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.”

OnTrack WNC helps people achieve their money and housing goals through financial education, counseling and support so that they can overcome crises, afford basic needs, improve money-management skills, and make sound financial choices rooted in their values. Rewrite Your Financial Story! For additional information or to schedule an appointment call OnTrack WNC at 255-5166 or toll free 1-800-737-5485 or www.ontrackwnc.org.

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 more than $133.2 million in charitable donations since its inception in 2002. The Foundation’s 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 and on Twitter.

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