Somewhere over the rainbow, there`s

Somewhere over the rainbow, there’s
our 2009-2010 annual report
Merrymount helps children by supporting
their families in crisis and transition.
Our round-the-clock programs provide
a place for children to stay when there
is a crisis. Our education and prevention
programs support more than
7,000 families each year.
mission
Merrymount is a caring organization committed to providing support and crisis
care for children and families. We deliver responsive and innovative programs
to strengthen children and their families in times of transition.
Vision
Our goal is to be a leader in the field of crisis support and transition services
for children and their families.
We help improve the lives of children. We help keep families together.
What could be more important?
Burden Lifted
Imagine experiencing life-threatening illness
within days of arriving in a new community...
...imagine wondering who would care
for your child while you cope with
regular four-hour dialysis sessions.
had the sense that this was the right
place for Junayd. It was a whole new
world, with doors opening for us.”
This was the experience of Riz
Ramzanali. “I went into kidney
failure,” she remembers. “It was very
stressful. We didn’t have time to
adapt to anything – everything just
came at us head on.” Because her
husband was often away from home
on business, Riz had to find care for
her son Junayd while she attended
evening dialysis appointments.
Someone at the hospital suggested
that she contact Merrymount.
Junayd has diabetes and Riz felt
confident that he would be well cared
for at Merrymount. It was soon clear
that he loved being there, too. Riz could
focus on regaining her health, knowing
that Junayd was happy and well.
From the moment she entered the
building, Riz felt as if a burden
had been lifted. “Everyone was so
welcoming and so accommodating,
it was just amazing. We immediately
For the Ramzanalis and many other
families, that place is Merrymount’s
Family Support and Crisis Centre.
For 135 years, we’ve been there
for families in crisis.
It doesn’t take much for a family to
experience crisis. A sudden illness.
A habit that slips into addiction.
Abuse. Divorce. Mental health issues.
Each situation is different but every
family needs somewhere to turn.
This year’s annual report incorporates
an original print by artist Heidi Dange,
generously donated to Merrymount from
the Ramzanali family ~ thank you!
One family’s story of
caring and support
Kari and Tim McAteer were at the end of their rope. They had three daughters
at home, twin four-year-olds and a two-year-old. Kari was pregnant. In the fifth
month, her water broke and she had to be hospitalized. There was no family
nearby and Tim’s employer couldn’t extend his leave any further.
Fortunately a social worker in the hospital told
Kari about Merrymount. It wasn’t easy to send the
girls the first time, Kari admits. “As a parent, you
think that nobody can care for your children as well
as you. And it’s always hard to ask for help. But we
didn’t have any choice.”
Soon all hesitation vanished. Merrymount became
a second home to the little girls and a pillar of
strength for their parents. “When I saw how happy
the girls were, I knew this was a place I wanted
them to be,” says Kari. “I don’t know what we
would have done without Merrymount. They were
like family to us.”
Kari was in hospital for two months awaiting the
birth of baby Aleeyah. The three girls went to
Merrymount daily and thrived on the experience.
Once the baby arrived and Kari was home, the
older girls continued to come to Merrymount
regularly. Aleeyah had lung problems, a result
of spending two months without amniotic fluid.
“The first year was really hard,” Kari says. “We
were at children’s emerg at least once a month,
with pneumonia and other respiratory problems.
Merrymount took the other girls while I stayed
in hospital with the baby.”
Eventually the girls started school and daycare,
but Merrymount continued to be a source of
support and practical help. The girls would spend
time at the Centre, when needed, to give their
parents a respite break from the stresses of raising
a busy young family. Kari says they asked eagerly
every week if they were going to Merrymount.
Recently the McAteers were looking forward to the birth
of their fifth daughter. The girls visited Merrymount often
during the pregnancy, so that Kari could get the rest she
needed. Fortunately, the pregnancy was uneventful.
“I don’t know what we would
have done without Merrymount”
The McAteers had arranged for the girls to stay at the
Centre during the planned birth. But the baby decided
to arrive a week early, so Tim made an urgent call to
Merrymount. “Once again, they were very accommodating
in fitting us in,” Kari says.
“I have only the highest regard for Merrymount,” says Kari.
“When I walk in people stop and talk to me – there’s a real
sense of personal connection, which is so important when
your children are there.”
Letter from the Executive
Director and President,
Board of Directors
It was a good year, a productive year, a
soul-searching year, but also a financially
frustrating year. In the end, 2009 was another
year we were able to support over 7,000
families so that they too could look forward to
a tomorrow. In our message this year we would
like to take this opportunity to thank our staff,
our volunteers, members of our Boards, our
community partners, and our funders. The
work that we do would not happen if your
support wasn’t behind us. Throughout this
report are quotes from the voices of children
sharing their experiences at Merrymount.
Their comments reaffirm that what we are
doing here is working and meaningful to real
people’s lives. We also heard from parents
and caregivers about Merrymount:
“Merrymount is there the minute you need
them, to support you, to talk to you. They
do know what’s out there and give you
information about everything possible
to help you.”
“Thanks to Merrymount, my kids are healthy
and growing and I feel that life is worth
living. I have someone to call for support.”
“Every staff member goes above and
beyond. Kids love it here, and the staff
members are like family. Merrymount helps
make life easier. It’s the little things they do
that make the difference.”
“They take so much of my stress and worry
away. They give 100% support. I have
somebody to depend on. Before I had
no one and I was lost.”
These are the voices we listen to. These are
the voices that direct our work. These are
the voices asking for our doors to be open
round the clock.
Merrymount has always been a community
partner and a friend to the people in need in
the community. Reduced financial resources
have caused Merrymount and its Boards to
re-focus on what Merrymount offers best for
the community.
For our Board, it has been a year of education
and analysis. In challenging financial times,
the role of the Board changes. The Board
has an expanded function of ambassador for
Merrymount and a commitment to raise the
awareness of Merrymount’s mission and
need to its friends.
This year, our staff, management and Board
members have truly learned that we are
stronger by working together and having
support. Like the families in crisis and
transition that we service, Merrymount has
shown that we can change and build from
our strengths in challenging times. Difficult
choices have faced Merrymount this year
and the process of decision-making has
strengthened our commitment to service
delivery to families and children in crisis.
Merrymount is a committed community
partner and believes that the combined
strengths of the community will continue to
grow solutions for the families that we help.
The Strategic Planning Process reaffirms the
essential services we offer our community
and our goal will be to continue to provide
the services families in crisis and transition
are desperately seeking.
Thank you again to our community partners
for your trust and support. We could not do
our work if you were not there working with
us. It was a good year, a productive year, a
financially frustrating year, and yet another
year spent supporting over 7,000 families.
It was a year that forced us to take a look at
ourselves. We know that together we can see
a better tomorrow.
Joanne Beasley
President, Board of Directors
Ailene Wittstein
Executive Director Community Partners
merr y mo u n t & R ot h olme
As one of five branches of Mission Services of London, Rotholme Women’s and Family
Shelter operates a 41 bed emergency shelter providing a safe haven for between
15 to 20 families who are homeless and at different points personal crisis. Over the
last 12 years, while I have been the Director at Rotholme Women’s and Family Shelter,
Merrymount Children’s Centre has been one of our key stakeholders.
One of the first things when a new family needs shelter we do is to try and understand
some of the complex reasons that contributed to the family living in poverty and
what has lead them to lose their housing. When our caseworkers look for resources
to support families in crisis one of the first referrals they make is to Merrymount
Children’s Centre. Many of our children have already been a part of their wonderful
array of groups and services. However, for others it is a chance to link them with an
agency that prioritizes doing everything it can from a client centered, strengths based
approach supporting vulnerable parents and their children by building coping skills
and resiliency so they can survive and thrive as viable families.
Families report to us that the parent relief they receive from Merrymount Children’s
Centre both from day programs and overnight stays is a real “life saver”. In the midst of
everything falling apart, they tell us that this time helps them to sort out their situation
so they can move forward again. They also rave about the practical help they get from
the Nurse Practitioner at Merrymount. They have told us that they feel safe leaving
their children at Merrymount Children’s Centre. Those who have accessed groups and
parental supports and even the supervised access services have told us they do not feel
judged but are treated respectfully and helped to become better parents.
Merrymount Children’s Centre has a proven track record for excellent service and
community partnership. Thus we look forward to them continuing to provide a full
range of their services to make London safer for our high-risk families and their children.
Leaurie Noordermeer
Director, Rotholme Women’s and Family Shelter
Mission Services of London
www.missionservices.ca
Highlights of the Year
Intake
During the past fiscal year, the Overnight Care program
served 1901 children from 900 families. The Family Support
& Crisis Care Program served 533 children from 365 families.
The top agency referral sources for the year were: Children’s
Aid Society; the Middlesex-London Health Unit; and local
shelters. During the last quarter we had an increasing
number of referrals from hospital social workers to provide
care for children who had critically ill family members. The
top presenting concerns for families were: isolation, mental
illness of caregiver, financial, housing and chronic stress.
Family Support and Crisis Care
Family Support and Crisis Care continues to provide support
to families experiencing acute and chronic crisis. Each of
our classrooms has been designed to meet the emotional,
cognitive and physical needs of each child in a safe and
predictable environment. More than 530 children from birth
up to 13 years of age, have been welcomed into our program.
The flexibility of the program to accommodate the children up
to 23 hours per day, seven days a week has afforded parents
the time to cope with their challenges and to provide
for their family’s needs.
Overnight Care
The creative and talented staff continued to offer quality
programming for the 1901 preschool and school age children,
who stayed in Overnight Care last year. The staff worked
diligently to address the individual needs and interests of the
children in our care by providing diverse programming in a
safe, positive and nurturing environment.
To enhance school age children programs, the staff created
a number of new areas for the children including an
“Imagination Station”, “Kids Corner” and “Interactive To Go”.
These areas exposed the children to many new activities and
experiences including drama, music, crafts, group games,
cooking, science experiments, gardening and more.
“Merrymount is cool – play bowling,
play on computers, eat good food”
timothy age 8
The school age children were also able to take part in
structured groups that focused on building self-confidence,
identifying and dealing with their stress, building social
skills, making friends, and learning strategies to deal with
bullying. The preschool children were able to experience many
new activities such as crafts, songs, stories, puppet plays,
music and co-operative games to build and enhance their
numeracy, literacy and social skills.
Education
“Merrymount Parenting
and Children’s programs
is lots of fun By supporting both the parent and the child,
and we learn we are strengthening the family as a whole and
parents that they are not alone in the
how to be safe” showing
most important job of their lives!
teddy age 9
The Parenting programs continue to be well
attended and sought by parents of children 0-12
years and community professionals who make referrals. The eighteen programs
that have become our core curriculum, offer support and education through
discussion groups, interactive programs and concurrent parent/child programs.
A TeenChat program for young parents and Secure Connections partnerships with
the Children’s Aid Society, Salvation Army’s Bethesda Centre, and MiddlesexLondon Health Unit’s Smart Start continue to support families who use our
services. Some programs address specific needs (separation/divorce, families
with addiction, starting kindergarten, attachment, grandparenting) and some
address general parenting concerns, but all are designed to promote parenting
competencies and to strengthen families to produce better outcomes for children
and their parents.
Our Art and Play Therapists continue to facilitate group programs for children
here and in the schools, offering children an opportunity to work though issues
of self-esteem, divorce, and violence in the family.
Supervised Access
Due to the increased number of families in the London/Middlesex Court District,
we have expanded hours for visits and exchanges. Our staff is now in the office
seven days a week in order to serve the families and have been involved in
training and have also attended many workshops. To better understand transition,
the three Coordinators and the Supervisor attended an International Conference in
May and came back with many new ideas to enhance the Program. Our Elgin and
Oxford programs are in the process of expanding to outlying areas.
All Kids Belong
All Kids Belong has served 472 children in
London/Middlesex and 96 children in St.Thomas/
Elgin during 2009. The staff team presented 35
workshops with 748 participants in St.Thomas/
Elgin and 70 workshops in London/Middlesex with
739 participants. These workshops were presented
to child care staff, parents and other community
professionals on various topics such as Inclusion,
Power Struggles, School Transitions, Learning
Language and Loving It, Fostering Peer Interactions
and Triple P - Positive Parenting to name a few.
After completing an intensive Program Evaluation in
2009, the staff reviewed our service delivery, forms,
protocols and ways of working to respond to the
Savannah age 9
suggestions and feedback from the evaluation. All
Kids Belong staff continues to work closely with the
families and elementary schools to assist with the
transition to “big school”.
“Merrymount
is interesting
and fun..play
basketball,
rollerblade
outside, go
to groups..”
“Love it! It makes me so
happy when I am here.
I love outings, playing
outside and in the gym
and I like bedtime.”
silvio age 6
Ontario Early Years Centre –
London Fanshawe
It has been a busy year for London Fanshawe
Centre. There were 10,054 visits by children
and 6,422 visits by parents/caregivers to
our main centre and eight weekly community
playgroup locations. There were 1145 people
that attended our parent learning workshops.
These opportunities also included many
parent/child interactive sessions such as
Family Math and Letter Fun. Workshop
requests from community groups to
provide opportunities for parents as well as
professional groups have increased this year.
We would like to thank our wonderful
community partners. Together, London
Fanshawe Centre continues to provide a
place for families to visit, play and learn.
reconnect merrymount
ReConnect Merrymount is a Thames Valley
District School Board partnership with
Merrymount. The program started in 2009 to
assist secondary school aged students, who are
either pregnant or new parents, to continue their
educations while learning to cope with their new
responsibilities. The goal is to reduce drop-out
rates and re-engage students who have left
school without graduating. The popularity of
ReConnect Merrymount has grown exponentially
since September. There is currently a wait list to
join this program as students continue to share
their learning experience with friends, partners
and acquaintances. The student parents are
happy they have the opportunity to learn in a
way that suits their lifestyle and appear more
confident individuals. The sense of community,
an invaluable support to these young people, can
be felt when you walk in the door. The TVDSB and
Merrymount are very proud of this partnership!
Financial Summary
In the 2009-10 year, we spent $6,849,277 on programming and services for our families. Merrymount is a not-for-profit,
registered charitable organization. Programs and operations receive support through individual donors, corporations,
local businesses, foundations, associations and government. We depend on the generosity of the community to help
maintain our unique, around-the-clock, seven day a week programming and parent education and children’s groups,
each critical to our mission. The response of community members over the years has enabled Merrymount to continually
help improve the lives of children and build a brighter future for families.
MERRYMOUNT CHILDREN’S CENTRE
FINANCIAL DATA YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2010
CONTRACTED
SERVICES 5%
OTHER 5%
REVENUE
GOVERNMENT
MERRYMOUNT FOUNDATION CONTRACTED SERVICES
OTHER
$4,904,659 $1,258,551
$339,215 $346,853
TOTAL:
$6,849,277
72%
18%
5%
5%
FOUNDATION 18%
government 72%
100%
EXPENDITURES:
SPECIALIZED SERVICES 1%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2%
OFFICE ADMIN 2%
FOOD & PROGRAM 3%
property 5%
salary and benefits 87%
SALARIES AND BENEFITS*
$5,936,230 PROPERTY
$317,848
FOOD AND PROGRAM
$208,670 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION $177,055
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
$134,474 SPECIALIZED SERVICES
$75,000 TOTAL:
$6,849,277
87%
5%
3%
2%
2%
1%
100%
*In keeping with most social service agencies, personnel
costs for professional, experienced staff, account for
more than 85% of all expenditures.
volunteers & staff
Merrymount Centre
Board of Directors
Joanne Beasley (President)
Cathie Auger (Vice President,
Secretary/Treasurer)
Tom Allen
Shelley Baker
Joe Belecky
Lyn Campbell
Dawne Dopp
Fabian Gorodzinsky
Robert Kayser
Sigmar Martin
Greg McCarvell
Shawn McConville
Susan Rodger
Suzanne Vandervoort
Merrymount Foundation
Board of Directors
Mike Blewett (President)
Cathie Auger
Joanne Beasley
Joe Belecky
Al Edwards
Michael Flanagan
Robert Kayser
Norm Thompson
Mark Wendling
Clint Wilson
Volunteers
Joanna Alexis
Kim Anderson
Penny Brennan
Robyn Buckler
Anna Currado
Claire Cyr
Kristine Geddes
Mary Gillick
Betsy Gorniak
Terri Goss
Jazmine Greystone
Kendra Haggith
Tsakani Hantchi
Audryanna Harback
Stephanie Harkin
Julie Hermson
Fran Hardy
Shay Indian
Chantell Kelly
Haley Kivell
Cynthia Leavitt
Steve Lethaby
Jennifer MacRae
Cathy Mamo
Melanie Matthews
Heidi Mettler
Mary McGuinness
Kasey Moore
Lindsay O’Connell
Jena Pilon
Cathy Pintus
Stacey Pipicelli
Jamie Pszeniczny
Angela Ryan
Lisa Schwartz
Lori Serratore
Judith Smith
Deb Tobin
Donna Travis
Ashley Whalen
Alyssa Van Cliet
Tracy Vickers
Amelia Whiltshire
Krista Xettler
Executive Director
Ailene Wittstein
Administrative Assistant
Kym Loos
Senior Management
Richard Macgregor,
Manager of Business Services
Tom Patterson,
Manager of Human Resources
Christine Walker,
Director of Development
Supervisors
Lynne Booker-Collins
JoAnn Dunn
Deborah Gillis
Della Morton
Rosemary Nasswetter
Helen Sleaford
Lisa Sortun
Coordinators
Amanda Bruyns
Audrey Burnett
Stacey Leighfield
Susan McKane
Wendy Tapp-Moore
Staff
Yvette Aconito
Faduma Amin
Becky Wilfong-Armstrong
Kathleen Ashton
Angela Balcom
Angelica Baldinelli
Stephen Baldinelli
Jason Bertling
Michelle Bielski
Deb Bloomfield
Aaron Botosan
Kelley Cates
Wanda Caughell
Angie Ceneviva
Yolanta Chajder
Colette Chapman
Rosemary Ciccone
Kelly Clark
Amanda Colborne
Dina Collard
Sherri Daley
Dora Dawkins
Lori Dean
Maria Del Vasto
Geri Dibsdale
Todd Dickey
Darlene Donaldson
Lynn Donaldson
Tiphanie Doxtator
Glen Everett
Tracy Faulkner
Katie Foote
Harold Fox
Dara Francois
Judy Gasparik
Louis Gasparik
Linda Gates
Andrea Gilkes
Jennifer Graham
Leslie Green
Angela Grigg
Darlene Gwodz
Brooke Hannah
Joanna Hicks
Mary Jane Hodsman
Lisa Jackson-Lumley
Yasika Jarquin
Jenise Jarvis
Elisa Jones
Gloria Jean King
Alice Kolendowski
Brenda Lampman
Kimberley Lamport
Danielle Lewis
Nancy Liabotis
Carolyn Little
Teresa Liwosz
Dianne Loft
Michelle Loos
Erin Lovell
Mario Lucci
Lori Masterson
Patricia Mazariegos
Sandi McAlpine-McCullough
Teri McCullagh
Heather McDowall
Kate McKeon
Patricia Meek
Marie Merrimen
Paul Miszczyk
Jonathon Mota
Kathryn Mrkoci
Bob Mullins
Tina Neeb
Theresa Nicholson
Lori Nigh
Kathleen Nutt
Beth O’Hagen
Cheryle O’Hara
Melissa Oliver
Maria Park
Violet Pilarski
Meredith Pirrie
Marisela Ponce
Melissa Riehl
Denise Riopelle
Julie Ritchie
Adela Rivera
Tanya Ross
Paulina Rybka
Rebecca Salton
Annette Scholier
Karen Scott
Tiffany Scott
Krishna Sengupta
Patricia Serrato
Jackie Sharzer
Jennifer Smale
Karen Smith
Jerry Smithers
Heather Soares
Amanda Spoelstra
Lisa St. Marie
Brenda Stevenson
Sandra Stewart
Julie Sylva
Barbara Szczukowski
Kevin Thompson
Janice Topping
Rosemary Van Wieren
Maria Warren
Sarah Wells
Angelica Wilde
Patricia Wistow
Marlena Wojciechowska
thanks to each and every one of you
Thank you to the donors who so generously supported Merrymount in
2009-2010. Your gifts helped change the lives of children and families.
Aboutown
Advanced Landscaping Co. Ltd.
Al Anon Program
Dr. John Albert
Patricia and Dr. Larry Allen
Thomas and Patty Allen
The Arcangelo Rea
Family Foundation
Employees of Arthur Labatt Family
School of Nursing
Margaret Atchison
Cathie and Lowell Auger
Carol I. and Edward Aziz
Dr. David Bach
Richard and Shelley Baker Family
Foundation
Joanne Beasley
Joseph and Jacquie Belecky
Beverly and Dr. David Bell
Diana Bergougnou
Margaret and Murray Blackie
Michael Blewett
Deb Bloomfield
Dr. Andrew Bodkin
David Bolichowski
Dr. Bessie and David Borwein
Thomas and Lorraine Boutette
Margaret Bowie
Laurie Bratcher
Brown Beattie O’Donovan LLP
Dr. Yehoshua Brownstone
Dorothy Bullock
Bev A. Burns
David R. Campbell
Linda Campbell
CIBC
CIBC Children’s Foundation,
The McGorman Investment Team
Lynne Booker-Collins
Mary Jane Collins
Dan Cullen
Jacqueline Cullen
Raymond Cullen
Michael and Susan Davies
Noreen De Shane
Maria Del Vasto
Bill Dixon
Karen and Todd Dixon
Tim Dixon
Ronald and Lois Doane
Lynn Donaldson
Malcolm Douglas
Frances Down
Diane Dunn
Jo Ann Dunn
Sandra and William Dunn
B. Irene and Brian Durnin
Eastside Bar & Grill
Allan and Susan Edwards
Thelma Edwards
Elleyr Investments Ltd.
EllisDon Corporation
Wouter and Maria Eshuis
Dr. H. Brian and Janey Evans
Peter Feeney
Catherine Finlayson
and James MacNeil
Vito and Sharon Finucci
Myrna and James Fisk
Derek Floyd
Krystyna Fraser
Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta
Gary and Etta Galvin
Linda and Randy Gates
Edna Gee
Patricia Gergich
Deborah Gillis
Manuella and Dominic Giuliano
Dr. Ben and Dr. Judy Goldberg
Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Goose
Carolyne Gorlick
and Alan Pomfret
Fred Goth
Doreen Graham
Leslie Green
Ruth Green
Angela Grigg
Paul Guenette
Ronald Hair
Mary Hall
Rhonda Hallberg and Gene Sorin
Terrence Harnett
June Harris
Harrison Pensa LLP
Shona and Robert Hart
Pat Hayes
Anne and Robert Hayman
James Hendry
Highstreet Asset Management Inc.
Margaret Hoff
Investors Group Financial Services
Inc.
IODE - Bishop Hellmuth
Marion and William Jamieson
Robert Johnston
Junior Achievement
Kappa Alpha Theta
Dr. Sheila Kappler
Lila Kari
Kayser Family Foundation
Frieda and Emil Kellenberger
Kellogg Canada Inc.
Frances Kilbourne
Kiwanis Club - Forest City
Dr. David and Lynda Kligman
Anita Kluke
Mary Margaret Koreen
Michael and Penny Lander
Kathryn and Robert Lannigan
RBC Foundation
London Community Foundation
Thank you to RBC Foundation for its generous donation
to Merrymount’s Secure Connections program.
Thank you to the London Community Foundation for its generous
Urgent Need Grant in support of the Merrymount Family Fund.
Lerners LLP
Nancy Liabotis and Bill Hill
Sheilanne Lindsay
Lioness Club - Central London
Ms Shawna Lockie
London Community Foundation
London Community Hebrew Day
School
London Devilettes, Atom B
London Life
London Police Association
London Shrine Club Pop Can
Kym and John Loos
Richard and Sheila Macgregor
Ann MacKenzie
Mackenzie Financial Services Inc.
Gerald Marcus
Sigmar and Deborah Martin
Dorothy McClelland
Bill McConnell
Peter McConville
Shawn and Bev McConville
Peggy and Michael McCormick
Myrna McDermid
Dr. John W. and Susan McDonald
Judie McDonald
Sylvia McGeein
Susan and David McKane
Lawrence J. McKenzie
Bill and Nancy McKeough
Margaret McNulty
Catherine McRoberts
Paul Miszczyk
S. Elizabeth Moore
Della Morton
Rose Nasswetter
M. Catherine Nichols
Norquay
Kathleen Nutt
Optimist Club of London North
Optimist Club of
Oakridge Acres Inc.
Optimist Club of
Stoney Ridge - London
Dr. Grace Parraga
Tom Patterson
P.C. Consulting
Linda Pearse
Mary and Maurice Pellarin
Lesley and Paul Pergau
Barbara E. Perryman
Juan Pinzon
Joanne and Barry Playford
Donna and Dr. Howard Plotkin
Judith M. Potter
Rizwana and Asgar Ramzanali
Ray Cullen Chevrolet Ltd.
RBC Foundation
Red Rhino Inc.
Helen Riordon
Juan Riordon
Jim Robinson
Stan and Jean Robinson
Linda and Dr. Cecil Rorabeck
Thelma and Dr. David Rosner
Rotary Club of London West
Virginia Rutledge
Paulina Rybka
Yashwant and Vaishali Sankpal
Debbie and Bob Schram
Peggy Schucht
Scotiabank
Rotary Club
of London West
Thank you to the Rotary Club of London West
for its ongoing support of Merrymount’s Family
Support and Crisis Centre.
Mrs. Helene Sellery
Mary and Darwin Semotiuk
Most Reverend John Sherlock
Shelly and Robert Siskind
Helen and Gerry Sleaford
Jerry Smithers
Snow White Produce Ltd.
Gene Sorin and Rhonda Hallberg
South Caradoc United Church
Spriet Investments
St. George’s Public School
Mark Steeper
Diane Y. Stewart
Melvyn Swain
Sysco Food Services of Central
Ontario
Julie Sylva
Wendy Tapp-Moore
TD Bank Financial Group
Temple Israel of London
Temple Sinai Congregation
of Toronto
The Employees of 3M Canada
Company
The London Heritage Council
and the City of London
The Sisters of St. Joseph
Beverly and James Thompson
David S. Thompson
Jim Thournout
Janice Topping
Michael and Susan Tremblay
Jane and Paul Trudell
Lillian and Jerry Ugar
Paul Vandenbosch
and Cindy Wright
Suzanne Vandervoort
Patricia and Dr. Josef Vladars
Pegi M. Walden
Christine and Scott Walker
Susan Wark
Cynthia Warner
Tim Watson
Cindy and Scott Webster
Elizabeth Webster
Lorna and Mark Wendling
Ruth Werezak
Ms. Lois Wey
Nelly Wideman
Wilf and Jean Bell Foundation
Mrs. Shirley Willoughby
Clint Wilson
Dr. Helen Wilson
and Dr. Paul Francis
Ailene Wittstein
Wolverine Tube (Canada) Inc.
Bill Wood
Hazel Wright
Dr. Gerald Z. Wright
and Nancy A. Wright
Gary Zimmerman
And three donors who wish
to remain anonymous
While every attempt has been made
to ensure accuracy, we apologize
for any errors or omissions. Please
let us know of any changes.
Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
Thank you to Investors Group Financial Services Inc. for its leadership support
of Merrymount’s Comedy Night that has raised more than $100,000 and
provided more than 500 days of 24-hour care for children.
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Presents Merrymo
Phone:
519-434-6848 x250
Email:
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jsylva@merrymou on
1064 Colborne St.
London, ON N6A 4B3
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519.434.6848
519.434.6851
Charitable Registration #
107692303RR0001
Merrymount Children’s Centre is an accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre
and is a member of London’s Child and Youth Network.
merrymount.on.ca
A special thank you to photograph contributors Richard Bain, Bob Kayser,
Paul Miszczyk. Artist, Heidi Dange. Design by RedRhino.