Monthly Archives June 2023

ACM 2023

ACM 2023

June 29, 2023 | Comments Off on ACM 2023

Annual Community Meeting was held June 29. We reported on the last fiscal year, 2022/23.   We heard reports from ED Patty Mainville, outgoing Board President, Brenda Hasiuk, and outgoing Foundation Chair, Jane Quinton. “The children and youth are our teachers, they help direct what is needed at Rossbrook House.  Sometimes we just need to ‘open up our eyes and listen’. ” | Patty Mainville Thank you Thank you to retiring Board member Scot Halley and Foundation Board members Ron Bailey, Steve Chipman, and Jane Quinton for the many years of volunteering and all that you have contributed to Rossbrook House
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Summer 2023 is on at Rossbrook House!

Summer 2023 is on at Rossbrook House!

June 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Summer 2023 is on at Rossbrook House!

This summer will be a memorable one for children & youth.   “I like summer because we go swimming at the outdoor pools and walks to the park.” Emily, age 10 Summer at Rossbrook House will include: Daily meals, Fun activities, Outings like Beach Days, Camp Maskwa (for youth), Doors open 24 hours! Children (ages 6-11) and youth (ages 12-24) can drop in to check the calendars and see what’s happening each day. Regular participants are anticipating the fun outings and activities that await them. “Summer at Rossbrook House is amazing as an intermediate (ages 12-17). Making new friends practically
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Summer ’23 at Rossbrook House

Summer ’23 at Rossbrook House

June 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Summer ’23 at Rossbrook House

Children and youth are looking forward to the summer at Rossbrook House!   “I like to go swimming at the outdoor pools, and the beach, and bowling, and Wheelies.” -Pyriel, age 8 For many of us, summer is a time to relax. At Rossbrook House, summer is a busy time with doors open 24 hours every day until the return to school in September. The fun includes twice-daily meals, outings to the beach, building with Lego in the playroom, escaping the city for a week at Camp Maskwa, and more! Your support will help ensure that children and youth continue
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Watch this video

Watch this video

June 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Watch this video

 June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Winnipeg youth share why they’re hopeful for the future in a new CBC Kids project. Rossbrook House Junior Staff and long-time participant, Dale Turcotte, is one of three Indigenous teens from Winnipeg who took part in an honest chat about feeling underestimated. Watch the video to hear what they shared. Click here to watch.  
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