Monthly Archives November 2023
Meegwetch House
587 Elgin Avenue in Winnipeg was once a special place for the Rossbrook House community. Meegwetch House opened in 1982 and was a home for girls who needed a safe place to live. Sister Carol Peloquin took over running it in January of 1983 and did so for nine years until it closed At the age of 13, Rachel became a resident of Meegwetch House. Sister Carol introduced her to Rossbrook House where she says she ‘finally found a sense of belonging’. Today, Rachel is an Educational Assistant. Sister Carol passed away in 2021. She remained in contact with
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2023 Scholarship Celebration
It was a full house when we celebrated students in the Rossbrook House community during the annual Open House and awarded a variety of scholarships. Congratulations to: Alexandra: the Judith Finlayson Memorial Scholarship. Samantha: the Gikendaaso Scholarship. Amber: the Evan James O’Reilly Memorial Scholarship. Macy and Kaydence: the David Henderson Scholarship. April, Chandra, Deandra, and Deanna: the Sister Bernadette O’Reilly Scholarship. Wyatt: the Sister Margaret Hughes Scholarship. Sarah and Georgina: the Sister Geraldine MacNamara Scholarship. Several graduates from the three off-campus school programs received awards as well. It was a wonderful ceremony with several volunteer presenters that was capped
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A Reflection on Giving
November is filled with opportunities to give back and to reflect on giving. From the awarding of scholarships to members of the Rossbrook House community November 2, to National Philanthropy Day November 15 where Manitobans celebrate those who give back to their communities, to GivingTuesday November 28, the world’s largest generosity movement. Rossbrook House and Rossbrook House Foundation are grateful for those who choose to give in support of Rossbrook House. Those who give through financial support, through one of the many channels the Foundation is pleased to offer. Gifts in memory of loved ones, monthly donations, raffle tickets,
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