50th Birthday Luncheon Thank You
January 21, 2026
Thank you to all who celebrated with us!
The 50th Birthday Luncheon on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 was a sold...
#TBT Sister Lesley Sacouman (Sister of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary) is a former Executive Co-Director of Rossbrook House, and she remembers January 20, 1984, as being the last time that Sister Geraldine MacNamara visited Rossbrook House.
“Sister Mac was so sick at this time”, she said. “Staff went down to 588 (Ross Avenue) to pick her up and bring her to Rossbrook House. She was only able to say a few sentences to the group. It was a moment of deep memory and gratitude for her and us. She died exactly one month later.”
Pictured is staff carrying Sister Gerry’s coffin during her funeral.
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Celebrate 50 years of Rossbrook House at the 2026 No Child Alone Dinner on April 30.
This fundraising gala will be held at Alloway Hall, Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg.
Tickets are $150.50 each and are available online: rossbrookhouse.ca/2026-nca-dinner-tickets/
There are many sponsorship opportunities plus corporate table purchases to show your support of the children and youth of Rossbrook House.
If you can’t be there in person, but would like to support, you can make a donation here: rossbrookhouse.ca/2026-no-child-alone-dinner-donation/
Please make plans to celebrate this amazing milestone with Rossbrook House staff, volunteers, children and youth on April 30!
Read more about the NCA Dinner here: rossbrookhouse.ca/2026-no-child-alone-dinner/
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Last week participants had competitions in a variety of indoor and outdoor sports during the annual Winter Games. This long-standing tradition at Rossbrook House lasts for a week and is a favourite for many. There is the epic tug o’ war, arm and leg wrestling, toboggan races and more. The week is capped off with an awards night where the winners in their categories receive medals.
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The drop-in program at Rossbrook House is filled with activities that include games of basketball, pool tournaments, crafts and more. Rossbrook House is open every day with programs, meals and safe rides home.
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Looking for gift ideas for Valentine’s Day? The Rossbrook House necklace makes a very special and meaningful gift!
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. It can also be made into a lapel pin, by request.
More information: rossbrookhouse.ca/rossbrook-house-necklace/
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#TBT On January 20, 1999, the children of Rossbrook House cut the ribbon to officially open a 3,000-foot expansion of the building that includes a mini gym, meetings space and offices. Thanks to tireless volunteer fundraisers and generous donors, this was the first successful capital campaign for Rossbrook House, and would lead to others, including the addition of a commercial kitchen for daily nutritious meal prep and cooking classes. Such ambitious fundraising efforts planted the seeds for what would later grow into the Rossbrook House Foundation.
Today the mini gym is used for programming like Learning Always, Young Mothers’, and open gym activities. It seems like there is always someone bouncing a basketball in this space. Games, crafts and more happen weekly here. There are photos and handprints to remind us of who’s been here… and in 2018, a mural was painted on three walls. So much history and many memories!
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Rossbrook House participants had a great time cheering on the Manitoba Moose at the game on Sunday! Thank you to the generous donors who supply tickets for these fun outings.
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Who’s going to win this epic battle of tug o war?
Winter Games are on at Rossbrook House! ❄️
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The Annual Winter Games are on this week at Rossbrook House with a variety of indoor and outdoor competitions. Racing around the ice rink, arm wrestling, high kick, toboggan races and more! It's always a fun week for children and youth.
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The 2026 Radiothon, in support of Rossbrook House, is happening on Friday, February 13.
The ‘Show Your Heart’ Radiothon will be live on Corus radio stations. Listen to 680 CJOB from 9am to 5pm, with live hits on Country99 and Power97. You'll hear from past participants about how growing up at Rossbrook House has made a difference in their lives. You'll also learn about day-to-day programs and operations from Rossbrook House staff.
We’re thrilled to have this opportunity to highlight the many engaging activities and share heartwarming stories from participants while also raising much needed funds for programs and operations.
Our first-ever Radiothon in 2025 was a great way to spread the word about the importance of Rossbrook House in the community. 2026 is extra special as Rossbrook House is celebrating 50 years of being a safe place for children and youth.
We hope you will be listening as we share inspiring stories about finding connection, a first job, feeling accepted, feeling safe, and SO much more on Friday, February 13!
Call in on February 13: 204.949.4092 and our volunteers will be happy to take your donation over the phone! Or make a donation anytime online: rossbrookhouse.ca/radiothon-2026-donation/
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Toboggan Races during the Winter Games this week at Rossbrook House. Oh what fun…! ❄️
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Rossbrook House Foundation is planning the 2026 No Child Alone Dinner for April 30 to celebrate 50 years of Rossbrook House. This fundraising gala will be held at Alloway Hall, Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg. Tickets are $150.50 each and are available online: rossbrookhouse.ca/2026-nca-dinner-tickets/
There are many sponsorship opportunities plus corporate table purchases to show your support of the children and youth of Rossbrook House.
If you can’t be there in person, but would like to support, you can make a donation here: rossbrookhouse.ca/2026-no-child-alone-dinner-donation/
Please make plans to celebrate this amazing milestone with Rossbrook House staff, volunteers, children and youth on April 30, 2026!
Read more about the NCA Dinner here: rossbrookhouse.ca/2026-no-child-alone-dinner/
#nca2026
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The Rossbrook House kitchen provides delicious daily meals and yummy snacks and treats like cinnamon rolls.
Can you say ‘mmmm’!
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Last Tuesday Rossbrook House was filled with excitement and balloons as the staff, children and youth celebrated the 50th birthday of Rossbrook House. There was a special meal, of course birthday cake (as we do every year with the participants) and then they went outside to play with sparklers. The cold weather is no match for these children! Their enthusiasm is infectious!
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