TD Banknorth Donation to Help Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland Staff New Reuse Program, Called ReStore

ReStore resells donations of overstocked, discontinued, new and used building materials and supplies to the general public

TD Banknorth, through the TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation, has donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland, an affiliate of Habitat International dedicated to eliminating substandard housing by building safe, affordable housing for low and moderate income people.

The grant will help staff the organization’s new reuse program, called ReStore. The program accepts donations of overstocked, discontinued, new and used building materials and supplies from local contractors, stores, manufacturers and individuals. These materials are resold to the general public, keeping them out of landfills. The proceeds are used to enhance the organizations building capabilities.
Habitat for Humanity does vital work in the community by providing homes to Maine families in need, “ said Julie McQuillan, Public Affairs Manager at TD Banknorth in Maine. “It takes a lot of materials, volunteers and coordination to get the job done, so helping them staff the ReStore facility is a key part of the overall effort and we’re happy to lend a hand.”

“TD Banknorth’s generosity will provide an important boost to our ReStore initiative,” said Stephen L. Bolton, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland. “We’re excited about ReStore as it helps ensure the future of our home build programs but also contributes to improving the environmental health of our community.”

ReStore is located on Bell Street in Portland. For more information, call (207) 772-2151 or visit www.habitatportlandme.org.

The TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation is the charitable giving arm of TD Banknorth Inc., a leading banking and financial services company headquartered in Portland, Maine. The Foundation’s mission is to serve the individuals, families and businesses in all the communities where TD Banknorth operates, having made over $22 million in charitable donations since its inception in 2002. The efforts of the Foundation are coordinated locally through TD Banknorth’s community relations departments and are focused on the areas of economic empowerment, youth development and community support. More information on the TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation is available at www.TDBanknorth.com.

In Maine, TD Banknorth operates more than 55 branches and more than 90 ATMs. It is the state’s largest bank and provides more than 207,000 Maine households with a full line of retail banking products and services including commercial and consumer products, trust and investment services, commercial and personal insurance and residential mortgages. The branches of TD Banknorth have served their customers and communities in Maine for more than 100 years and are recognized for a commitment to personalized service, long-term customer relationships, local decision-making, and community involvement. For more information visit www.TDBanknorth.com.

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Photo Caption: Stephen L. Bolton, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland, accepts a donation from Julie McQuillan, the Public Affairs Manager at TD Banknorth in Maine.