The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, recently donated $20,000 to Urban League of the Upstate (Greenville, SC).

The donation will be used to support the Right Step Juvenile Diversion Program, which has a goal to positively impact the lives and behaviors of youth who are on the verge of entering the juvenile justice system. The program may provide stabilization and support to youth in the community through counseling, education and home/school visits.

“We are so excited about the endless possibilities afforded to us because of the generosity of the TD Charitable Foundation,” said Sean Dogan, Interim President and CEO of Urban League of the Upstate. “Hope is being restored, skills are being learned and families are being positively impacted.”

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The Chicago Urban League (Chicago, IL) is taking their first steps into the growing Industry of Esports, helping them in this initiative is Esports expert and business owner Kevin Fair from “I Play Games!” LLC. Historically The Chicago Urban League is responsible for helping Black families and communities achieve success by providing social and economic empowerment.

Partnering with “I Play Games!” LLC, IPG, is a perfect fit because their goals are similar. The CEO of IPG, Kevin Fair, says,

“IPG is your turn-key solution for video game activities and events. We travel nationwide to conventions and expos providing Event Consultations, Equipment rentals, and Staffing.”

IPG plans to bring Esports Tournaments to the patrons of Chicago Urban League along with workshops and classes speaking on careers in Esports.

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