Did you know that you can increase your support without your wallet taking a bigger hit? Many employers, both Canadian and American, have matching gift programs. Some employers not only match financial support to a not-for-profit, they’ll also provide a financial contribution as a match to employees’ volunteer hours. Does your employer have a program like this? Just ask. It’s likely your HR department or intranet system would have some information on this. And if not, they may be open to creating one. This is a great way for employers to enhance their reputation with corporate responsibility. Are you
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Learn more about Rossbrook House Foundation
“The smiles say it all. It’s been a pleasure meeting the families at Rossbrook. We all have a story to tell and lessons to learn,” says Jane Quinton, Rossbrook House Foundation Chair. Rossbrook House Foundation was created in 2006 to financially support Rossbrook House, an inner-city drop-in centre for children and youth. The Foundation is made up of volunteer board, and committee, members who believe in the mission and vision of Rossbrook House. Tom Dooley was involved in helping to set up the Foundation in 2005 to raise funds and help provide sustainable funding to support the programs
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Thanks Red River Coop
Thank You to Red River Co-op for supporting the Healthy Kitchen program at Rossbrook House. With the on-going support- of Red River Co-op, Rossbrook House continues to provide 2 meals a day to children and youth who drop-in after school and on weekends. Red River Coop has been a supporter of Rossbrook House for many years. We are grateful for all that they do for the children and youth of Rossbrook House!
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Q&A with Jeff Coleman
Jeff Coleman Rossbrook House Foundation Director and Fund Development Committee Chair. How/when did you first hear about Rossbrook House? I had heard the name Rossbrook House from various sources most notably from the women of St Charles Country Club who, for a number of years, had selected Rossbrook House as the recipient of funds from an annual golf tournament. Beyond that, I had little knowledge or understanding of what Rossbrook House did. Then in 2016 I was invited to a luncheon with former Foundation Board members Gord Webster and Bill Watchorn. That was my first real exposure to Rossbrook House. What
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Thanks Red River Coop
Thank You to Red River Coop for supporting the Healthy Kitchen program at Rossbrook House. With your on-going support, Rossbrook House continues to provide 2 meals a day to children and youth who drop-in after school and on weekends. Red River Coop has been a supporter of Rossbrook House for many years. We are grateful for all that they do for the children and youth of Rossbrook House!
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Information regarding donated items
Thank you very much for your interest in supporting Rossbrook House through the donation of items. As with any organization or household, there are some items of value to Rossbrook House and some that would be of more value to another organization. Items of value to Rossbrook House include: • Non-perishable food • New hygiene products • Art supplies including glue sticks, paints, Elmer glue (for slime), pencil crayons, art canvases • School & office supplies • Toys, video games, select sports equipment • Cold weather clothing for children & youth, including winter boots Items not currently of value to
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Q&A with Jane Quinton
Foundation 2019-2020 Community Report
Click to read the Foundation’s community report for 2019-2020 as well as to read abut upcoming fundraising events. To see the 2019-2020 donor list or to read the Rossbrook House annual report, click here.
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