Monthly Archives September 2023

Foundation Chair Larry McIntosh

Foundation Chair Larry McIntosh

September 30, 2023 | Comments Off on Foundation Chair Larry McIntosh

Q&A with Larry McIntosh Chair, Rossbrook House Foundation Board of Directors   When did you first hear about Rossbrook House? I first heard about Rossbrook House about 10 years ago when I was invited to a Fall Gathering Luncheon (formerly Men’s Luncheon) by a friend. What inspired you to get involved with Rossbrook House through the Foundation? I was inspired to get involved with Rossbrook House Foundation when I realized how important the Foundation is in supporting Rossbrook House’s programs and operations as well as helping fund its scholarships. Have you, or are you, involved with other not-for-profits/charities? I have
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Exciting New Project

Exciting New Project

September 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Exciting New Project

47 years ago, an empty United Church on the corner of Ross Avenue and Sherbrook Street in Winnipeg became Rossbrook House. Young people were often found lounging and, sometimes, resting on the left-behind pews. Today, while we still hold the values created by Sister Geraldine MacNamara and the youth who created this inner-city drop-in centre, a lot has changed. Rossbrook House remains a safe haven for children and youth. It is a place for programming, meals, and to meet friends.     In the spirit of reconciliation, Rossbrook House is working towards being an inclusive space for all. After consultation
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Patty’s First Year

Patty’s First Year

September 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Patty’s First Year

Patty Mainville has been the Executive Director of Rossbrook House since September 2022. Here she shares her thoughts about the past year and the future of Rossbrook House and the children and youth that it serves.   As I reflect on the last year it has been a year of events, meeting new friends to Rossbrook House, watching as our fabulous staff keep our kids engaged which keeps them safe, witnessing our staff make connections with our participants, and a whirlwind of activities that happen here daily. The job is so diverse that every day brings something new with so
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Ways to Support Rossbrook House – Part 1 

Ways to Support Rossbrook House – Part 1 

September 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Ways to Support Rossbrook House – Part 1 

    Supporting an organization or cause can take many forms, from volunteering to donating to advocacy. The form can often vary person to person based on their individual resources, priorities, capacity, and values.  With that in mind, Rossbrook House Foundation is pleased to offer its supporters a variety of ways to support the Foundation and Rossbrook House.  Volunteering  Rossbrook House Foundation is grateful for a dedicated volunteer board of directors and various committees. The board, assisted by the committees and Foundation staff, strives, through various fundraising activities and stewardship of investments, to meet or exceed the needs of children
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