TD Banknorth recently surprised the Lawrence Barnes Elementary School in Burlington with a $5,000 donation through the TD Charitable Foundation, the bank's charitable giving arm. The funds were donated in celebration of National Library Week, April 12-18, and will help the school's library purchase new books and technology resources, and support existing library programs.
Phil Daniels, President of TD Banknorth in Vermont, delivered the good news to Principal Paula Bowen, teachers and their classes, and brought along a book to read to students about the importance of saving money.
TD Banknorth also made local $5,000 donations each to the Rutland Intermediate School in Rutland; the Bennington Elementary School in Bennington; and the Barton Graded School in Barton.
TD Banknorth's celebration of National Library Week will serve as the official kick-off to the bank's Summer Reading Program. The program encourages young people to read and additionally provides a goal for them to learn the importance of saving money. TD Banknorth contributes $10 into a new or existing young savers account for each child who reads 10 books throughout the summer. The 2009 Summer Reading Program will run from May 4 through September 30.
During National Library Week, Phil Daniels, President of TD Banknorth in Vermont (right), presented Lawrence Barnes Elementary School Principal Paula Bowen with a surprise donation of $5,000 donation and shared a book with students.
Source: TD Banknorth. BURLINGTON, Vt. (May 12, 2009)
Lawrence Barnes School receives $5,000 from TD Banknorth to celebrate National Library Week
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