For Immediate Release
April 21, 2008
Contacts:
Roberta Longworth 703-324-8313
Delores Lashley 703-324-8300

Commerce Bank Celebrates National Library Week with Gift to Benefit the Woodrow Wilson Library

""Fairfax, VA – On Friday, April 18, Commerce Bank celebrated National Library Week by making a $4,000 donation to the Fairfax Library Foundation for the Woodrow Wilson Library.  Sheila Janega, branch manager and Kathryn Young, assistant branch manager of the Woodrow Wilson Library in Falls Church, and Bobbi Longworth, executive director of the Fairfax Library Foundation, accepted the donation from Jim Harrison, regional market manager; Kurt Frogale, Vienna store manager and Jason Huynh, Seven Corners assistant store manager.  The Commerce team created a festive atmosphere with a literary gift of the book ‘Bunny Money’ in addition to financial support.

The Woodrow Wilson Library will utilize the donation to enhance youth programs utilizing technology.  “This gift is will have a notable impact,” Janega says, adding that, “the donation will benefit many young people served by the Woodrow Wilson Library branch.”

Mason District Supervisor, Penny Gross stated, “Our public library system provides access to a world of opportunities, regardless of birthplace or economic status.  Commerce Bank’s generous support is deeply appreciated and extends the partnership between Fairfax County government, residents, and businesses as we work together to improve and celebrate our community for today and tomorrow.”

“Promoted as ‘America’s Most Convenient Bank’, Commerce’s support is impressive among the communities they serve, having contributed a total of $200,000 to numerous libraries in celebration of National Library Week,” says Longworth, “setting a wonderful example for other businesses.”

The library donations from Commerce Bank are made through the TD Banknorth Foundation.  Subject to regulatory approvals, Commerce Bank will become known as TD Commerce Bank.

Fairfax Library Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation committed to providing supplementary support to the Fairfax County Public Library. The Foundation, while reinforcing the need for continued and increased public support for the Library, serves as a catalyst for attracting private funding from individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations to enhance library services for our community.

About Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank, “America’s Most Convenient Bank,” is a leading retailer of financial services with 470+ convenient stores throughout the East Coast.  For more information about Commerce, please visit commerceonline.com, or call 888-751-9000.

About TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation
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 TD Commerce Bank will serve.  Foundation has made over $29.7 million in charitable donations since its inception in 2002.