Nashua, NH - The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua has received a grant from the TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation in
the amount of $10,000 to support programs and activities that prepare and encourage Boys & Girls Club members to pursue
higher education. The Boys & Girls Club provides daily programs to build members’ academic skills and encourage the
pursuit of knowledge. In addition to home work help and tutoring, Club members can participate in activities that
prepare them for college and a career. These activities include an online program called Career Launch to help focus
aptitude and interest on a career field; Toastmasters to help members develop public speaking skills; financial aid,
FAFSA, and college application workshops; and local and out-of-state college tours.
“With the help of our donors, we recently awarded 24 college scholarships to members and alumni who participated in our
college mentoring activities,” said Norm Bouthilette, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club. “TD Banknorth can be proud of its
support of our education and career programs which have helped these and many other youngsters develop academically and
overcome obstacles that may prevent them from going to college. We greatly appreciate TD Banknorth’s support.”
“We believe organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua play a significant role in sustaining vibrant
and thriving communities,” said R. Scott Bacon, President and CEO of TD Banknorth New Hampshire. “The Bank is pleased to
support the Boys & Girls Club’s ongoing efforts to enable youth to become productive, responsible citizens.”
For more information about education, career and college prep programs, contact Justin Newton, Education Director, at
883-0523, ext 23 or jnewton@bgcn.com.
About the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua annually serves 4,200 boys and girls ages 6 – 18 in Nashua, Merrimack,
Litchfield and reaches another 10,000 youngsters in the community with a variety of after school programs and wholesome
activities to build attitudes, skills, values and behaviors that enable youth to succeed in adulthood. Called “The
Positive Place For Kids,” the Club is staffed with professional, caring adults and is open to all children. Recently
the Club opened a 10,000 sf Teen Center open to all teens, ages 13 – 18. The Teen Center includes an Education and
Career Center equipped with computers and printers and staffed by an Education Director. Club membership is $15 a year
and no child is turned away for inability to pay. To help and to get information, visit www.bgcn.com or call Norm
Bouthilette, CEO, at 883-0523, ext. 231.
About the TD Charitable Foundation
The TD Charitable Foundation is the charitable giving arm of TD Bank N.A., which operates under the trade names TD
Banknorth and TD Bank and is one of the 15 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 Banknorth and
TD Bank operate, having made over $46.3 million in charitable donations since its inception in 2002. The efforts of the
Foundation are coordinated locally through TD Banknorth and TD Bank's community relations departments and are focused on
the areas of economic empowerment, youth development and community support. More information on the TD Charitable
Foundation including an online grant application is available at www.TDBanknorth.com or at www.TDBank.com. |
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