A series of engaging events from Morguard will
promote awareness of youth mental health and wellness issues across
Canada
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 3, 2024
/CNW/ - Morguard Corporation ("Morguard") (TSX: MRC) announces the
launch of CHECK-IN! a new initiative in partnership with Kids Help
Phone, Canada's only 24/7 free
e-mental health service. The campaign aims to raise awareness
of mental health issues facing youth aged 15-24 and bring about
positive impact by enhancing the wellbeing of the communities we
serve, underscoring Morguard's ongoing commitment to mental
well-being.
The CHECK-IN! initiative features a wide range of activities to
engage Morguard's portfolio, including retail locations, office
buildings, and residential properties across Canada. This aims to build understanding among
employees, tenants, and Morguard's communities about wellness and
provide the resources they need to prioritize mental health.
By encouraging individuals to check in with family, friends, and
themselves, the campaign emphasizes the significance of self-care
in nurturing personal well-being and highlights how small, simple
gestures can provide vital support.
"We're thrilled to join forces with Kids Help Phone to advance
youth mental health and enrich the ongoing social conversation on
wellness," said Angela Sahi,
President and Chief Operating Officer of Morguard. "At Morguard, we
consistently foster a people-focused team and prioritize the
well-being of our team members and communities. This collaborative
partnership represents a significant step forward for us in raising
collective awareness."
To kick off the initiative, Morguard's participating shopping
centres across Canada will feature
interactive large cellphone displays at their entrances from
May 1 to 31. Visitors can scan QR
codes on the display to receive encouraging and uplifting messages
that can be shared with their loved ones, spreading positivity
while brightening their day. In support of this inspiring movement,
Morguard will donate $2 per scan to
Kids Help Phone up to a maximum contribution of $50,000.
"The future of Canada hinges on
the well-being of its youth today. It's crucial that each and every
one of them has a safe space to Feel Out Loud. We deeply appreciate
Morguard's dedication to the mental well-being of young people,
enabling KHP to connect with them where they love to spend their
time and reminding them that they are not alone," said Jenny Yuen, Senior Vice President of National
Partnerships and Government Relations at Kids Helps Phone.
Building upon the momentum generated by the donation and
physical activities in Canadian shopping centres, microsites
offering regional resources from Kids Help Phone for each Morguard
shopping centre will be rolled out. These platforms will assist
Canadians in accessing localized support networks for mental
wellness while providing immediate access to positive mental health
content. Furthermore, the microsites will serve as information hubs
for upcoming CHECK-IN! events alongside shareable social media
content aimed at further promoting well-being.
For more information on the CHECK-IN! campaign and how to get
involved, please visit the campaign website at each of Morguard's
participating retail centres. To access professional counsellors at
Kids Help Phone, they are available in English or French 24/7 by
calling 1-800-668-6868 or by texting CONNECT to 686868 for a crisis
responder.
About Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is Canada's
only 24/7 national, e-mental health service offering free,
confidential, multi-lingual support to young people. As the
country's virtual care expert for 35 years, we give millions of
youth a safe, trusted space to Feel Out Loud over the phone,
through text, or in self-directed supports for any moment of crisis
or need. The Feel Out Loud campaign is the largest movement for
youth mental health in Canada's
history – it will raise $300 million
to unlock hope for young people to thrive in their worlds. Kids
Help Phone gratefully relies on the generosity of donors,
volunteers, stakeholder partners, corporate partners and
governments to fuel and fund our programs. Learn more at
KidsHelpPhone.ca.
About Morguard
Corporation
Morguard Corporation is a major North American real estate and
property management company. It has extensive retail, office,
industrial, and residential holdings owned directly and through its
investment in Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust and Morguard
North American Residential REIT. Morguard also provides real estate
management services to institutional clients and other investors.
Morguard's owned and managed portfolio of assets is valued at
$17.8 billion. Please visit
www.morguard.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
SOURCE Morguard Corporation