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May is Legacy Month

May is Legacy Month

April 30, 2021 | Comments Off on May is Legacy Month

This year marks two decades since May was proclaimed Leave a LegacyTM Month in Manitoba. Rossbrook House Foundation is grateful to be able to participate in this awareness program, started by Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) Manitoba, through Planned Giving and our Legacy Circle. Planned Gifts  Planned Gifts are major gifts made in collaboration with a donor’s financial and/or estate planning. The most common type of Planned Gift is a bequest – a gift left in one’s will. Prior estates received have allowed Rossbrook House to improve services and keep up with the growing demand. Click here to learn
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New Van Campaign

New Van Campaign

March 30, 2021 | Comments Off on New Van Campaign

Thank you to all who supported this fundraising campaign. Rossbrook House is humbled by the generosity of its supporters. We have surpassed our goal of $50,000 in under a month and an order has been placed for the new van. Vans are an integral part of Rossbrook House. Not only does Rossbrook House provide outings for the children and youth, ages 6-24, but also makes sure that these participants get home safely each evening. Since 1976, these rides provide peace of mind to parents and fun for the young people. Executive Director, Phil Chiappetta, used to be a driver for
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Thanks Red River Coop

Thanks Red River Coop

January 5, 2021 | Comments Off on 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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Giving Tuesday 2020

Giving Tuesday 2020

November 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Giving Tuesday 2020

Tuesday December 1 is Giving Tuesday and Rossbrook House is happy to once again be participating in this national movement dedicated to giving back.   Last year donors helped to gas up the Rossbrook House vans, this year we’re asking for your help to raise $10,000 towards the purchase of a new van. * Click here to help Rossbrook purchase a new van Rossbrook House vans are used to take participants on outings and to ensure they get home safely each evening. Outings include trips to the beach in the summer and checking out Christmas lights in the winter. Cecillia,
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Information regarding donated items

Information regarding donated items

October 28, 2020 | Comments Off on 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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Foundation 2019-2020 Community Report

Foundation 2019-2020 Community Report

June 25, 2020 | Comments Off on 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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Summer Is Not Cancelled

Summer Is Not Cancelled

May 31, 2020 | Comments Off on Summer Is Not Cancelled

  Summer is not cancelled at Rossbrook House   Throughout the month of June, every $1 donated to Rossbrook House is an automatic entry for us to win $20,000 through the Great Canadian Giving Challenge. Should Rossbrook House win, the $20,000 will go towards the purchase of a new van. At Rossbrook House, vans provide the ability for participants to not only go on fun outings but also to ensure a safe trip home after a day of fun at Rossbrook House. Click Here to Make Your Donation Your support will help to ensure that children and youth coming to
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