Marching Forward Together

At TD across North America, we’re proud to support Black-owned businesses and organizations that are strengthening their communities and empowering future generations. Like the Johnson brothers, who started No Grease Barber Shop in a kitchen and turned it into a franchise.

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Supporting Black communities

We're a purpose-driven Bank that's committed to helping enrich the lives of Black customers, colleagues and communities. Our commitment to combating systemic Anti-Black racism is part of our resolve towards helping build a more inclusive and equitable tomorrow.

  • Banking with TD

    We’re invested in the economic well-being of Black customers and businesses. Our Black Customer Experience Team is dedicated to helping support the financial needs of Black communities in Canada.

  • Working with Black communities

    Through the TD Ready Commitment we work with Black-focused, Black-led and Black-serving organizations to help promote financial education, community growth, professional development, arts and culture.

  • Fostering Black excellence

    We're focusing on attracting Black talent, removing barriers that impact Black colleagues and educating all TD colleagues on the current and past experiences of Black communities.

Community resources

  • Supporting Black customers

    Our team of Regional Managers are dedicated to supporting Black communities in Canada. They offer a deep understanding of the people they serve and their customers' unique needs. Get to know the team.

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  • Watch: Building Better with Brandon

    We teamed up with GMI to create a video series with tips on investing, building generational wealth, how to buy your first home and much more.

     

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  • Supplier diversity

    Our North American Supplier Diversity Program helps promote a level playing field in our procurement process by encouraging the inclusion of minority and other diverse suppliers.

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  • Support for New Canadians

    From chequing and savings accounts to credit cards and international money transfers, TD offers convenient banking options to help newcomers feel confident about banking in Canada.

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Our commitment in action

TD is committed to helping strengthen and support Black communities in Canada:

  • Donated $17.5 million to anti-racism initiatives including $12.1 million for Black-focused organizations in 2020.
  • Doubled the representation of Black executives at TD by the end of 2022.
  • Increasing executive-level representation of Black, Indigenous and visible minorities to 25% by 2025 at TD.
  • Committed $10 million CAD over five years in support of the Black Opportunity Fund organization.
  • Introduced the  TD Black Customer Experience Team in 2021.
  • Announced the Black Entrepreneur Credit Access Program in 2023 to aid Black business owners. 

Stories of impact

Learn more about what TD is doing to support Black communities across North America.

  • Spark Plug AI: Innovation & AI meets equity & education

    Spark Plug AI is a revolutionary, equity-based education platform created by Tamar Huggins and her teenage daughter.

  • From college athletics to local healthy eating advocacy

    Brennah Lambert isn’t just expanding her neighbourhood restaurant, she’s leading a movement to eat healthier in her community.

  • Jonathan Makaya has transformed his pro athlete skills into a coaching start-up

    JM Coaching is harnessing Jonathan’s vision, passion, and determination to empower future generations and train tomorrow’s soccer stars.

  • CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals: helping organizations grow

    Agapi Gessesse explains how the Recovery, Healing & Resilience Program is helping elevate Black-focused organizations.

  • Black Moms Connection is helping strengthen Black families

    After seeing a lack of spaces for Black Moms to discuss issues unique to them, Tanya Hayles created Black Moms Connection.

  • Obsidi Academy: Launching the careers of Black tech professionals

    Learn how Obsidi Academy, launched by TD and the Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN), is helping Black-identified individuals break into the tech industry. 

  • Equitable access: Black Entrepreneur Credit Access Program

    Learn more about this TD program to help provide equitable access to financing, support and financial education for Black-owned businesses.

  • Confronting imposter syndrome as a Black woman in leadership

    TD AVP Shawnette Fraser shares some insights and tools to help Black women overcome imposter syndrome in the workplace.

  • Watch: Black employees deserve safe spaces at work

    Naki Osutei and Peter Robinson, Co-Chairs of TD Bank Group’s Black Employee Network speak with GMI about how TD is helping enhance the experiences of Black colleagues.

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  • Diversity and Inclusion

    Learn how TD is on a journey to help make lasting change through our business, philanthropy and people.

  • TD Stories

    From community support to inclusive banking innovations, learn how we’re helping enrich lives one story at a time.

  • TD Ready Commitment

    TD is helping create the conditions for everyone to succeed in a changing world, targeting C$1 billion by 2030 towards community giving.

  • TD Sponsorships

    TD is strengthening our communities by supporting events and initiatives where people can build meaningful connections.

  • Diversity and Inclusion

    Learn how TD is on a journey to help make lasting change through our business, philanthropy and people.

  • TD Stories

    From community support to inclusive banking innovations, learn how we’re helping enrich lives one story at a time.

  • TD Ready Commitment

    TD is helping create the conditions for everyone to succeed in a changing world, targeting C$1 billion by 2030 towards community giving.

  • TD Sponsorships

    TD is strengthening our communities by supporting events and initiatives where people can build meaningful connections.