M&T CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $8.2 MILLION IN GRANTS TO 68 NONPROFITS ACROSS NEW ENGLAND, LONG ISLAND, AND ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY
BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB), today announced $8.2 million in donations to 68 nonprofit organizations across New England and Long Island and Rockland County New York. The announcement is the second round of giving as part of the company's Amplify Fund grant, a commitment by M&T Bank to work with groups dedicated to addressing social issues through a racial equity and social justice lens in low- and moderate- income communities and underrepresented populations.
- First announced in May 2022 , the Amplify Fund is a $25 million philanthropic investment as part of the merger between People's United Bank and M&T Bank.
- Powered by the M&T Charitable Foundation, the Amplify Fund is a one-time supplemental charitable giving program to provide further support in the legacy People's United communities.
- Health Equity: Access to quality and affordable healthcare, with a priority on youth mental health and women and infant health.
- "We are so honored to receive this transformational support from the M&T Charitable Foundation.