“No child who does not want to be alone should ever have to be” -Sister Geraldine MacNamara
The Rossbrook House kitchen recently added a new self service refrigerator so that children and youth can access healthy and filling food options anytime. The fridge is being stocked with fruits, sandwiches, salads, and delicious soups.
The weekend meal plans now include breakfast, lunch and late afternoon meals - instead of just brunch and late afternoon.
Keeping the participants fed and healthy are all a part of the mission of Rossbrook House.
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Sometimes it’s hard to stay balanced. Literally. The Intermediate Leadership group went to Wheelies recently for some good old-fashioned fun on wheels!
Rossbrook House is open every day for ages 6 to 24.
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Pizza Pool has been happening at Rossbrook House since the seventies. You guessed it, the winner gets the pizza. And in this case, the pizza and the Pepsi. Children as young as 6 learn how to play from the staff and older participants. There’s often a game going on upstairs and downstairs and a tournament can happen at almost any time!
Share your memories about learning to play pool at Rossbrook House. Email: rossbrookis50@rossbrookhouse.ca
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There are only a few tickets left! Will you celebrate with Rossbrook House on its 50th birthday, January 20, 2026?
The birthday luncheon will be held at Rossbrook House, 658 Ross Avenue.
Tickets are $50 and on sale now. Click the link to order yours: rossbrookhouse.ca/50-birthday-luncheon-tickets/
Door opens at 11:30am. Lunch at 12 noon.
Can’t attend but would like to support, click here:
rossbrookhouse.ca/50-birthday-luncheon-donation/
More details here: rossbrookhouse.ca/50th-birthday-luncheon/
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The Energy Plus Leadership group went on a fun outing to Activate. This gaming facility is completely interactive. The Leadership program is offered to both age groups at Rossbrook House.
Outings are part of the programs offered at Rossbrook House for ages 6 to 17.
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There are a few tickets left! Will you celebrate with Rossbrook House on its 50th birthday, January 20, 2026?
The birthday luncheon will be held at Rossbrook House, 658 Ross Avenue.
Tickets are $50 and on sale now. Click the link to order yours: rossbrookhouse.ca/50-birthday-luncheon-tickets/
Door opens at 11:30am. Lunch at 12 noon.
Can’t attend but would like to support, click here:
rossbrookhouse.ca/50-birthday-luncheon-donation/
More details here: rossbrookhouse.ca/50th-birthday-luncheon/
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The Rossbrook House necklace makes a special gift!
“I wanted to create something that represents Rossbrook House. I drew people holding hands to show Rossbrook’s vision. I wanted it to feel like Rossbrook House.”
Rossbrook House youth, Breanna, created the Rossbrook House necklace with Hilary Druxman. Proceeds from every purchase go towards programs for children and youth.
This sterling silver necklace is $40 and can be purchased online hilarydruxman.com/products/53n1-ross or at Hilary Druxman Design in Winnipeg.
More information: rossbrookhouse.ca/rossbrook-house-necklace/
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Outings are a part of Rossbrook House programs and include van rides and walks in the parks or at the Forks. Recently a group went to check out the Trappist Monastery Park in St Norbert, and another walked through Assiniboine Park on a lovely fall evening.
Rossbrook House is open everyday for after-school programs and 24 hours every weekend.
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Celebrate with Rossbrook House on its 50th birthday, January 20, 2026! 🎉🎉
The birthday luncheon will be held at Rossbrook House, 658 Ross Avenue.
Door opens at 11:30am. Lunch at 12 noon.
Tickets are $50 and on sale now. Click the link to order yours: rossbrookhouse.ca/50-birthday-luncheon-tickets/
Can’t attend but would like to support, click here:
rossbrookhouse.ca/50-birthday-luncheon-donation/
More details here: rossbrookhouse.ca/50th-birthday-luncheon/
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The crafty children and youth at Rossbrook House are often found drawing, making Lego creations or painting. We love to see what they will create next! ... See MoreSee Less



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The Intermediates (ages 12-17) have self-care nights as part of their program schedule. Boys and girls participate – if they want to, and can relax on their own while painting their nails or have fun together with face masks. ... See MoreSee Less



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How old were you when you first dropped in to Rossbrook House? What is your favourite memory from your time here? We want to hear from you!
Share your stories with us here: rossbrookis50@rossbrookhouse.ca
If you are a former staff, student or participant of Rossbrook House, please keep in touch. As we plan 50th anniversary events for 2026 we want to be sure you are included.
Email rossbrookis50@rossbrookhouse.ca so that we have your contact information. Also, you can share memories with us at the same email address. We may use them in a 50th anniversary book and/or on social media.
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During the Young Women’s group, the participants are learning how to make ribbon skirts. Ribbon skirts are worn as an expression of pride and can also be worn during ceremonies and special occasions. We love seeing our young participants in ribbon shirts or ribbon skirts. ... See MoreSee Less



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Will you celebrate with Rossbrook House on its 50th birthday, January 20, 2026?
The birthday luncheon will be held at Rossbrook House, 658 Ross Avenue.
Tickets are $50 and on sale now. Click the link to order yours: rossbrookhouse.ca/50-birthday-luncheon-tickets/
Door opens at 11:30am. Lunch at 12 noon.
Can’t attend but would like to support, click here:
rossbrookhouse.ca/50-birthday-luncheon-donation/
More details here: rossbrookhouse.ca/50th-birthday-luncheon/
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Thank you to all who came out to the Open House last week. The students from the three off-campus school programs were delighted to share information about their school projects with the guests.
Congratulations to all the recipients of the various Scholarships that were presented at the Open House. We’re excited to see so many hard-working students follow their dreams!
More details about the 2025 scholarships here: rossbrookhouse.ca/scholarship-recipients-2025/
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In 1976 Sister Geraldine MacNamara and a group of inner city young people created Rossbrook House, a neighbourhood drop-in centre with a simple mission: “No child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be.”
