Celebration of Leaders: Honouring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future

The image shows Merrymount 150 years logo and a bit of Merrymount History, including 2 historical images, one depicting children and one showing an old building.

THANK YOU FOR JoinING Us for the Exclusive Event for Past and Present Board Members

Merrymount is thrilled to celebrate 150 years of service to children and families in crisis This milestone reflects the dedication, vision, and leadership of those who have shaped our organization, including you.

To honour the impact of our past and present Board Members, we hosted a special event:

Celebration of Leaders

📅 Date: June 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre, 1064 Colborne Street

This exclusive gathering was an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate the legacy of leadership that has helped Merrymount thrive. It was an afternoon of appreciation, inspiring stories, and a look ahead at our vision for the future.

📸 Photos from the event are available here.

Merrymount Tours

If you're interested in a tour of Merrymount to learn more about recent updates and programming since your time on the board, please feel free to reach out to arrange a visit.

📩 To RSVP for the tour, please email: btschirsow@merrymount.on.ca

Our 150th Annual General Meeting

Following the Celebration of Leaders, we held our 150th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 4:00 PM. This was a great opportunity to hear about our progress, future plans, and how we continue to support children and families in need.

Thank you for coming together to celebrate the impact of the past and the promise of the future.

Support Our 150th Anniversary Campaign

In celebration of 150 years of care and compassion, we are launching an ambitious fundraising campaign to raise $150,000. These funds will directly support our Child Mental Wellness Program (CMWP), ensuring that Merrymount can continue to provide critical services to children in crisis. Your support, whether through a donation or attending our event, will help us expand and sustain this vital program, allowing us to offer the resilience, healing, and hope that generations of families have relied on.

We invite you to support the campaign by:

• Making a donation via our website, by cheque, or by phone.

• Leaving a legacy by naming Merrymount in your will.

• Designating Merrymount as a beneficiary in your RRSP or life insurance policy.

• Gifting stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.

Thank you for supporting Merrymount’s 150th Anniversary by participating in our President’s Campaign.

For donation inquiries, please contact funddevelopment@merrymount.on.ca.