Everybody Needs Somebody
December 1, 2025
It’s true what they say- that it takes a village to raise a child. Rossbrook House has been that...
How old were you when you first dropped in to Rossbrook House? What is your favourite memory? We want to hear from you!
Share your stories with us here: rossbrookis50@rossbrookhouse.ca
We want to hear how Rossbrook House made a difference in your life or your child's life? We may use them in a 50th anniversary book and/or on social media.
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So many filling meals and delicious treats are made in the Rossbrook House kitchen. There is a meal waiting each weekday after school for the children and youth. And on weekends, breakfast, lunch and late afternoon meals are offered. Thanks to the new self-serve fridge, participants can help themselves to soup, sandwiches and fruit anytime.
Learn more about the Healthy Kitchen project at Rossbrook House: rossbrookhouse.ca/programming/kitchen/
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Your support of Rossbrook House programs is appreciated. Please consider donating today to help Rossbrook House continue to make a difference in the lives of children and youth through its programs, activities and outings, safe rides home, and daily meals. Keeping our doors open 365 days a year has never been more important.
Donate online today to support programs for children and youth: rossbrookhouse.ca/december-2025/
Your support will help to keep children and youth safe and engaged and ensure that ‘no child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be’.
Thank you,
Larry McIntosh
Chair, Rossbrook House Foundation
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Sometimes the staff help participants to learn a new game or skill, and sometimes the participants teach the staff and their friends. Like Marty sharing his talent for beading. Way to go, Marty!
Rossbrook House is open every day for after-school programs and activities and 24 hours each weekend.
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A group from Rossbrook House went to see a Manitoba Moose (AHL) game at the end of November. The youth got to cheer on the Moose thanks to the generous folks at Wade Wealth Management.
Rossbrook House is open every day with programs, outings like these, daily meals and safe rides home. Learn more about Rossbrook House on our website: rossbrookhouse.ca/
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Has Rossbrook House made a difference in your life or the life of your child? We’d like to hear about it! Do you have a story about a program you took or about meeting your best friend?
Email rossbrookis50@rossbrookhouse.ca to share your memories! We’d like to use them in a 50th anniversary book and on social media.
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Looking for gift ideas? 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/
#necklace #shopping #Gifts
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The students from Eagles’ Circle recently visited the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and explored its latest exhibitions.
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Rossbrook House youth played Mario Kart racing for prizes during one of their recent activities.
There are video games, pool tables, and board games available for both children and youth every day at Rossbrook House. Activities include outings, games, and programs like Leadership, cooking, music lesson, van rides, and more. Read more here: rossbrookhouse.ca/programming/
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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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December is here and so are all of the magical moments. A variety of seasonal activities are being planned for children and youth this month.
Rossbrook House will be open 24 hours during winter break, beginning December 22.
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Today is GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Show your generosity and support local organizations, like Rossbrook House. A non-profit, drop-in centre for ages 6 to 24 in the heart of Winnipeg.
Rossbrook House is open every day for children and youth with programs, daily meals, and safe rides home. Rossbrook House will be open 24 hours during winter break so that children and youth have a safe place to be every day!
Donate online: rossbrookhouse.ca/december-2025/ or mail your donation to 658 Ross Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3A 0M1.
Read more here: bit.ly/48ybLGr
#GivingTuesdayCA #donate #programs
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Everybody needs somebody.
It’s true what they say- that it takes a village to raise a child. Rossbrook House has been that ‘village’ for so many- for almost 50 years! The staff make connections with the children and youth. If you make a connection, you can have an impact on that child.
I was 11 years old when I first learned about Rossbrook House. My older brother, Dale, and my mom, Vera, were both very involved. My whole family was a part of it. The staff were very strict, they’d ask ‘did you go to school today’ and would send you home if you said no. I wanted to be at Rossbrook House, so I made sure I went to school. Now when I think back, it was their way of looking out for us, because they cared.
School wasn’t my favourite place, but I heard that the Sisters (of Sion) were starting a new school. I asked my mom where they lived and knocked on their door. And that’s how I became the first student at Rising Sun high school, an off-campus school of Rossbrook House in partnership with Winnipeg School Division.
When I was a teenager, I was one of the first Junior Staff members along with Patty Mainville, who is now the Executive Director. Later I became the Educational Assistant at Wi Wabigooni (another off-campus school of Rossbrook House). I thought I’d stay for a year but ended up working there for thirty! After retiring, I came to volunteer in the Learning Always program and that turned into another career! It’s going on ten years now. I look after that program, the volunteers, and the Junior Staff.
I’m a mother of 5 and a grandmother. I like to see kids succeed, love watching them grow. I’ve seen the kids here become adults, follow their passions, become parents… I see the difference that Rossbrook House makes in the lives of children and youth, every day. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for being a Rossbrook House supporter!
Sheila Chippastance
Rossbrook House Staff Member & Past Participant
Donate online today to support programs for children and youth: rossbrookhouse.ca/december-2025/
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Rossbrook House is open 24 hours all weekend. Ages 6 to 24 can drop in for meals, activities and a safe place to be all weekend.
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