Alberni Inlet Trail Expansion Project receives $7,000 donation from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
Port Alberni, B.C. - (January 8, 2009)Earlier today the Alberni Valley Enhancement Association (AVEA) received a $7,000 donation for the Alberni Inlet Trail expansion project from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
"Our local TD Friends of the Environment Foundation chapter is very pleased to support the Alberni Inlet Trail expansion project, preserving and improving public access to the central island's waterfront," said John Lawson, Branch Manager for TD Canada Trust. "Our chapter's advisory board is made up of customers and employees who live and work in the island community, and so they recognize first-hand the environmental and community benefits of supporting this type of project."
The hiking and cycling trail runs through Port Alberni out to the old Canadian National Pacific Rail trail and beyond to Headquarters Bay. TD FEF's contribution will go towards completing trails between the City of Port Alberni and China Creek, as well as Franklin River estuary to Headquarters Bay.
"Thanks to support from organizations like TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, we've been able to reach our fundraising goal of just over $152,000," said Hira Chopra, Chair of the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. "The Alberni Inlet Trail will not only add to the recreational amenities available to local residents, it also supports the region's plans for long-term environmental and economic sustainability."
TD FEF is a unique partnership that brings TD Bank Financial Group, its customers and its employees together to help protect Canada's wildlife and environment.
The central island TD FEF chapter is one of B.C.'s most active, funding more than 220 local environmental projects and educational activities since the foundation's inception in 1990. Local charities, schools and community groups are encouraged to take advantage of funding opportunities in 2009.
For more information about TD FEF, including program guidelines and to complete an online funding application, visit www.fef.ca.
About TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF)
Since 1990, TD FEF has provided $47 million in funding to over 17,500 grassroots environment and wildlife projects across Canada. In 2008, FEF provided more than $3 million in support of over 800 projects. Thousands of TD customers and employees donate to TD FEF on a monthly basis and TD Bank Financial Group contributes in excess of $1 million annually. TD also covers the management costs of running TD FEF; this ensures 100 percent of every dollar donated goes directly to funding environment and wildlife projects in the community where the donation was made. For more information on how to donate and get involved in your community, visit www.fef.ca.
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For further information:
Aurora Bonin
Regional Manager, Western Canada
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
TD Bank Financial Group
Tel: 604-654-8832
Email: aurora.bonin@td.com
www.fef.ca
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