Monthly Archives January 2021

Trailblazer Award

Trailblazer Award

January 25, 2021 | Comments Off on Trailblazer Award

  Sister Geraldine MacNamara (1938-1984)  Rossbrook House is proud to announce that Sister Gerry has been selected to receive recognition as a Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazer award recipient.   Women Trailblazers In partnership with the Winnipeg Free Press, the Nellie McClung Foundation introduces the 150 Manitoba Women Trailblazer Awards. Saluting the contributions that Manitoba woman have made to social justice, arts, sports, politics, community activities and promoting democracy while developing this great province. These Trailblazer Awards will honour Nellie McClung’s vision by recognizing the spirit of her life’s work being advanced by women leaders of today or throughout Manitoba’s history. Sister Gerry’s Legacy
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Rossbrook House is 45

Rossbrook House is 45

January 13, 2021 | Comments Off on Rossbrook House is 45

For the last 45 years,  Rossbrook House has been a safe place for children and youth to belong, play, learn and become… “I think in some ways, right from the beginning, Rossbrook was trying to expand kids’ horizons,” Executive Director Phil Chiappetta said. “But part of that was just to get kids outside of the regular environment that they’d always been in.” Rossbrook House has kept the doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There’s a lot of homeless youth out on the streets, there’s a lot of people who need a safe place to go. And with so many doors
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Thanks Red River Coop

Thanks Red River Coop

January 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Thanks Red River Coop

Thank You to Red River Coop for supporting the Healthy Kitchen program at Rossbrook House.   With your on-going support, Rossbrook House continues to provide 2 meals a day to children and youth who drop-in after school and on weekends.     Red River Coop has been a supporter of Rossbrook House for many years. We are grateful for all that they do for the children and youth of Rossbrook House!
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