PORTLAND – TD Banknorth, through the TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation, recently donated $79,000 to several charitable organizations in Maine. The funding will help strengthen Maine communities through support of health services, human services, youth development and elder services initiatives, the bank said in a press release.

TD Banknorth awarded grants to the following organizations, among others:

. Jobs for Maine’s Graduates

. March of Dimes

. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland

. Compass Project

. Maine Oral Health Solutions

. Bicycle Coalition of Maine

Since 2002, the TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation has made more than $22 million in grants focused on economic empowerment, youth development and community support. For information, visit www.tdbanknorth.com.