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Can you help?

Can you help?

January 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Can you help?

Thank you to all who have donated. The work has begun as of late summer/early fall 2023. Rossbrook House needs your help. We need to raise $150,000 for cleaner air and a safer physical environment. Rossbrook House is working with Rossbrook House Foundation to better serve the children and youth who drop in for learning, fun, and daily meals. The heating and air conditioning system at 658 Ross Avenue needs to be upgraded. We need a new HVAC system and mould remediation. At the same time, we want to add sound-absorbing material in the main hall so that the acoustics are
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Home Away From Home

Home Away From Home

December 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Home Away From Home

Message from Executive Director Patty Mainville: Rossbrook House Foundation is so appreciative of your continued love and generosity in making a difference for the children and youth who drop in to Rossbrook House. I’m reaching out to ask you to continue your commitment to Rossbrook House by making a gift today. Donating is easy to do, click here.     Rossbrook House supporters share a deep-rooted belief in the goodness of the place that many young people in the Rossbrook House community call a home away from home. It is a place where you have invested to make a difference
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Paint Afternoon

Paint Afternoon

November 9, 2022 | Comments Off on Paint Afternoon

Rossbrook House Foundation presents Paint Afternoon Fundraiser in support of Rossbrook House. Sunday, January 29, 2023 Doors open at 1:30pm Painting begins at 2:00pm $40 per person Ticket sales are now closed. If you have questions, please contact Stephanie at slambert@rossbrookhouse.ca   Artist Kisa MacIsaac will guide you through each step to create this colourful and serene prairie painting, called Wild Prairie Sunrise. This beautiful painting was created by Kisa and she will guide you through each step to make one of your own! Never painted before? No problem. This workshop is ideal for all skill levels!   Join us
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Rossbrook House Necklace

Rossbrook House Necklace

November 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Rossbrook House Necklace

Hilary Druxman creates a ‘Good Works’ necklace for Rossbrook House in collaboration with a 14-year-old Rossbrook House youth. Hilary Druxman Design gives back to the community through the creation of her Good Works pieces. In partnership with several organizations, Hilary creates a one-of-a-kind necklace or bracelet that represents the spirit of the non-profit. Hilary spent several months with Rossbrook House youth, 14-year-old Breanna Mink. Going through many inspiring sketches of Breanna’s, Hilary and her team selected one that represents the guiding principle of Rossbrook House; No child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be.  
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Donation Methods & Associated Costs

Donation Methods & Associated Costs

November 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Donation Methods & Associated Costs

  A few years ago, Rossbrook House Foundation reached out to you, our supporters, to seek feedback and hear what you thought about Rossbrook House. One of the questions we asked was about your preferred method of making a financial donation and one respondent told us that it “should be whatever method is most cost effective for Rossbrook House”.  With that in mind, we have looked at the costs associated with the different methods of making a financial donation and wanted to share our findings with you. Our hope is that you find this information useful in deciding what method of
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No Child Alone Dinner 2023

No Child Alone Dinner 2023

October 26, 2022 | Comments Off on No Child Alone Dinner 2023

Rossbrook House Foundation is hosting the No Child Alone Dinner, Thursday, April 27, 2023 This fundraising dinner is in support of Rossbrook House programs and activities. Doors Open 5:30pm | Program Starts 6:30pm Business Formal Attire Ticket sales have closed. Click here to make a donation to this event!   Or contact Stephanie at slambert@rossbrookhouse.ca or 204.949.4092 Ticket & table purchases include a partial tax receipt following CRA regulations. Everyone in attendance will be entered into a draw for a one-night staycation at a luxury Airbnb donated by Roam Rentals. Join us as we bring Rossbrook House to the RBC
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Thankful

Thankful

October 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Thankful

Tiniki | Merci | Miigwech | Thank you | Pilamayaye  We’re reflecting on all that we are grateful for.  Rossbrook House staff and volunteers work to ensure that no child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be. Staff and volunteers are valuable on both the front lines working directly with Rossbrook House participants and behind-the-scenes working to ensure the required resources are there.   Learn more about the amazing volunteers at Rossbrook House and the Foundation. Click here.  Rossbrook House partners, including Winnipeg School Division, Manitoba Justice and Youth Agency Alliance, strengthen the programming Rossbrook House
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WELCOME TO 2022/23

WELCOME TO 2022/23

September 27, 2022 | Comments Off on WELCOME TO 2022/23

With the arrival of September, Rossbrook House Foundation welcomes new Executive Director Patricia Mainville and the 2022/23 Foundation Board of Directors, chaired by Jane Quinton. Patricia Mainville Pat is Anishinaabe, and a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She has a long history with Rossbrook House – a former participant, a junior staff member, a graduate of Rising Sun School, and later a Board member. She has also been giving back over many years as a dance and cultural advisor for the annual Rossbrook House Pow Wow. Recently retired from a 20-year career as a teacher and principal in the Winnipeg
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Foundation 50/50

Foundation 50/50

August 8, 2022 | Comments Off on Foundation 50/50

Rossbrook House Foundation’s 50/50 in support of Rossbrook House is now closed. Congratulations to Mandy OBrien who won $3,730.00!     You could win up to $5,000 for as little as $5 while supporting Rossbrook House programs and activities for children and youth.  Draw is now closed Click here for more information    You must be 18 years or older to purchase. You must reside within the province of Manitoba to purchase.   Congratulations to Dennis Missyabit who won $500 in the Early Bird Draw. Thank you to our Early Bird sponsor, Patill/St James Insurance!    Licence number LGCA-4776-RF-38284
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