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Fundraise for Rossbrook House

Fundraise for Rossbrook House

February 6, 2020 | Comments Off on Fundraise for Rossbrook House

  Want to give back while raising awareness?   Have a special occasion coming up and don’t want gifts that’ll add to your dusting or be re-gifted? Consider asking people to donate to Rossbrook House Foundation in lieu of a gift. In charge of your next group outing? Planning a party and trying to think of something different to do? Consider a fundraising event with the proceeds going to Rossbrook House Foundation. You could organize a Social Trivia Night Games Night Sporting Event/Tournament   There are also different organizations that can help you do this, including, but not limited to:
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You can help kids get home safely.

You can help kids get home safely.

October 18, 2019 | Comments Off on You can help kids get home safely.

  Did you know that Rossbrook House drives participants home every evening- to ensure that each child and youth gets home safely? This year for Giving Tuesday we are asking for your help to raise $2,500.00* towards expenses associated with our safe rides home.   Make your donation here.   Rossbrook House is proud to be providing safe rides home since the mid 1970s.   “When we closed the doors, people who needed a ride home were driven home”, Executive Director Phil Chiappetta said. Phil is also a former driver. All he did was drive kids around, he shared, from
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Ladies Luncheon 2019

Ladies Luncheon 2019

August 26, 2019 | Comments Off on Ladies Luncheon 2019

Join the Rossbrook House Foundation at the Rossbrook House Ladies Luncheon! Friday October 25, 2019 Rossbrook House, 658 Ross Avenue This event is SOLD OUT. Thank you to all who purchased a ticket.  Donations are always gratefully accepted. Click to make yours! Thank you to Red River College for their continued support of this event! Thank you to our volunteer committee: Jane Quinton – chair Leslie Galloway Katie Krahn Jennefer Nepinak  
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Planned gifts

Planned gifts

May 20, 2019 | Comments Off on Planned gifts

Rossbrook House Foundation has chosen to use Leave a Legacy Month to spread the word that Rossbrook House is set up to accept planned gifts, including those left in wills. Gifts made today are appreciated and help ensure that “no child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be”. However, planned gifts will make a difference in the lives that follow. Ensuring that in the future Rossbrook House continues to be a safe place for children and youth living in the inner-city of Winnipeg, to belong, play, learn and become… Click here to read more about
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May 13, 2019 | Comments Off on

As a member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP), Rossbrook House is proud to engage with their LEAVE A LEGACY awareness campaign. Rossbrook House Foundation has chosen to use LEAVE A LEGACY Month to spread the word that Rossbrook House is set up to accept planned gifts, including those left in wills. Gifts made today are appreciated and help ensure that “no child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be”. However, planned gifts will make a difference in the lives that follow. Ensuring that in the future Rossbrook House continues to be a safe place
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Keeping up with the growing demand.

Keeping up with the growing demand.

May 10, 2019 | Comments Off on Keeping up with the growing demand.

Prior estates received have allowed Rossbrook House to improve services and keep up with the growing demand. Estates have been received as part of a donor’s Planned Gift. Planned gifts are major gifts made in collaboration with a donor’s financial &/or estate planning. The most common type of planned gift is a bequest – a gift left in one’s will. With the consistent population and cost-of-living increases, Rossbrook House faces the never-ending challenge of balancing budget with providing for local youth. Planned Gifts have been welcomed supplements to Rossbrook’s core funders and private donors. These supplements allow for investment in
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Rossbrook House By The Numbers!

Rossbrook House By The Numbers!

March 20, 2019 | Comments Off on Rossbrook House By The Numbers!

Rossbrook House is a safe place for children and youth living in the inner-city of Winnipeg, to belong, play, learn and become… As a community-based service for children and youth in Winnipeg’s Inner City, your support and the support from others like you helps ensure our doors remain open, programs remain vibrant and the kitchen program remains nutritious & delicious. Click here to make your donation. Donor support is integral to ensuring Rossbrook House continues to serve as a safe place for children and youth. Rossbrook House Foundation is pleased to offer the donor multiple channels to provide support. Click here
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