Monthly Archives March 2021

New Van Campaign

New Van Campaign

March 30, 2021 | Comments Off on New Van Campaign

Thank you to all who supported this fundraising campaign. Rossbrook House is humbled by the generosity of its supporters. We have surpassed our goal of $50,000 in under a month and an order has been placed for the new van. Vans are an integral part of Rossbrook House. Not only does Rossbrook House provide outings for the children and youth, ages 6-24, but also makes sure that these participants get home safely each evening. Since 1976, these rides provide peace of mind to parents and fun for the young people. Executive Director, Phil Chiappetta, used to be a driver for
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Amazing Women

Amazing Women

March 3, 2021 | Comments Off on Amazing Women

March 8 is International Women’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate women’s achievements. It’s safe to say that Rossbrook House has had many amazing women sharing their ideas and their time with the children and youth in the community. Including the admirable Sister Geraldine MacNamara who helped neighborhood youth to start Rossbrook House. Her list of accomplishments is inspiring and continues even after her death.  She recently received the Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazer award. Read more here. Lasting Legacies So many women have created lasting legacies: Maria Vigna, former teacher and co-executive director of Rossbrook House, had a huge heart and warm
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Making Science Fun

Making Science Fun

March 1, 2021 | Comments Off on Making Science Fun

In 2018 until early 2020, several times each year, children from Rossbrook House were participating in a special after-school program at the Youth BIOLab Jeunesse at the St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre. The Youth BIOLab is a unique learning experience, designed as a space for students and teachers in grades 5-12 to explore and experience real biomedical science in a world-class research centre. The children have interactive learning, using equipment like microscopes, related to medical research and science.   Steve Jones (Director, RBC Youth BIOLab) and Meghan Kynoch (Program Coordinator, RBC Youth BIOLab) are used to creating programs that
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