(NC)-Have you ever wondered how much is enough to really make a difference? When it comes to charitable donations, every little bit counts. And every little bit can mean as little as a few dollars a month.

It can cost as little as $2 to plant a tree in Canada, according to a recent TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (FEF) success story with Scouts Canada. If you’re interested in supporting environmental and wildlife projects in your community, FEF provides an easy option. The Foundation contributes 100 per cent of every dollar you donate to fund projects within the community where the donation was made. FEF allows donors to set up regular monthly contributions for as little as $2 per month and each local FEF chapter decides what environmental and wildlife projects to fund in your community. Just think, your $2 donation, when paired with others from your community and a share of an annual $1 million contribution from TD could help plant 12 trees in just one year. Established in 1990, the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (FEF) is a unique business-community partnership that allows TD Canada Trust customers and employees to work together to donate funds to community organizations dedicated to protecting Canada’s environment and wildlife.

For more information, visit www.td.com/fef.

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The reality is when you’re donating to charity, every little bit counts. So size really doesn’t matter and even a couple of dollars can go a long way.

Some tips for planning your charitable giving:

. Do your research. Know where your funds are going before you make a donation. According to the survey, of those who give, half (50%) prefer to see their contributions assist with local or community based programs.

. Donate regularly. One third (31%) of Canadians admit they don’t have any type of regular pattern in place when it comes to donations. Many charitable organizations make it easy to donate monthly or as frequently as you’d like. Consider incorporating donations into your monthly budgets and don’t leave it until the end of the year. Plan ahead – it makes it easy to donate even a couple of dollars each month.

. Look for efficiency. Know how your money is being spent because every little bit counts. To ensure your donation goes as far as it can, find out what percentage of your donation is used to cover administrative costs.

. Follow your passion and interests. If you believe in a cause or have a special interest, find out what charities have been set up and direct your donations to an organization that you feel passionate about.

The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (FEF) is just one example of an organization that contributes 100 per cent of every dollar donated towards funding projects within the community where the donation was made. FEF allows TD Canada Trust customers and employees to set up regular monthly donations for as little as $2 per month. Donated funds are then combined with an annual $1 million contribution from TD and allocated to local community organizations dedicated to protecting Canada’s environment and wildlife.

For more information, visit www.td.com/fef.

Credit: www.newscanada.com

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