Walgreens and Mental Health America Team Up to Raise Funds and Provide Mental Health Support This Holiday Season
December 06 2021 - 03:57PM
Business Wire
Walgreens launches virtual ‘Swear Jar’ aiming
to raise $1.5 million with consumers, turning holiday frustrations
into support and services for others
This December, Walgreens and Mental Health America (MHA) are
teaming up to provide support for mental health this holiday
season. Together, Walgreens and MHA are asking people to donate to
a virtual ‘Swear Jar’ when they experience the inevitable holiday
hiccups that make them want to yell out a ‘humbug.’ MHA is the
leading community based nonprofit organization dedicated to
addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to
promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.
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Walgreens and Mental Health America team
up to raise funds and provide mental health support this holiday
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“During the holidays, customers and patients often turn to
Walgreens for quick solutions to stressors like finding the perfect
last-minute gift or filling a prescription when sick, but we
recognize there are often other challenging emotions many face
during this busy time of year,” said Pat McLean, chief marketing
officer at Walgreens. “That’s why we’re collaborating with Mental
Health America this season to bring customers together to find a
silver lining in moments of frustration and turn them into
donations that provide support and resources to those facing mental
health challenges.”
To show its commitment to support and wellbeing for all,
Walgreens has made a one-time $500,000 donation and is matching
every dollar donated to Mental Health America via the ‘Swear Jar’,
up to an additional $500,000 through December 31.* In partnership
with our customers, we hope to donate up to $1.5 million.
“We are thrilled to team up with Walgreens, especially at such a
stressful time of year, to raise critical funds for mental health
advocacy, services, and supports," said Schroeder Stribling,
president and CEO of MHA, “Walgreens' initial donation, combined
with their matching commitment, will allow MHA to assist thousands
of people in taking steps to improve their overall mental health
this holiday season -- and throughout next year."
In 2020, depression and anxiety severity among those taking an
online screening with Mental Health America reached the highest
levels all year during the holiday months -- November and December.
Contributions from this campaign will go towards helping this
holiday season and year-round funding for MHA’s free screening
program, public education initiatives, and advocacy efforts to push
for access to mental health care for all.
Customers who wish to donate to the ‘Swear Jar’ are encouraged
to visit mhanational.org/swearjar and
can donate any dollar amount.
If your or someone you know needs support this holiday season,
please visit mhanational.org/holidays for resources and
information.
*Donations must be made online at mhanational.org/swearjar.
Walgreens will be making an initial donation of $500,000 (“Initial
Donation”), and then doing a dollar for dollar match for all public
donations, up to a maximum of an additional $500,000 (“Matching
Donation”) through December 31, 2021, for a total of up to
$1,000,000 (“Total Donation”) donated on the part of Walgreens. For
additional details on Mental Health America visit mhanational.org.
Walgreens will post a notification on mhanational.org/swearjar when
Walgreens has met the $500,000 Matching Donation limit.
About Walgreens
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the United States
segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an
integrated pharmacy, healthcare and retail leader serving millions
of customers and patients every day, with a 170-year heritage of
caring for communities. As America’s most loved pharmacy, health
and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to champion the health and
well-being of every community in America. Operating nearly 9,000
retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination
serving approximately 9 million customers each day. Walgreens
pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by
providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services. To best
meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true
omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital
platforms, supported by the latest technology to deliver
high-quality products and services in local communities
nationwide.
About Mental Health America
Mental Health America (MHA) is the nation’s leading
community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of
those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental
health of all. MHA’s work is driven by its commitment to promote
mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including
prevention services for all; early identification and intervention
for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for
those who need them; with recovery as the goal. Learn more at
MHAnational.org.
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