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No Child Alone Dinner 2025- oh what a night!

No Child Alone Dinner 2025- oh what a night!

May 1, 2025 | Comments Off on No Child Alone Dinner 2025- oh what a night!

Rossbrook House Foundation hosted the 2025 No Child Alone Dinner on April 24 at RBC Convention Centre. 320 guests enjoyed a delicious meal while learning more about Rossbrook House programs. Participants from Rossbrook House began the night with a Grand Entry. The evening raised awareness and funds for programs. The silent auction was a huge success with over 35 prize packages. Thank you to all who donated these items!   There was also a fun auction to raise funds the Young Mothers’ program. Barry Kay hosted this ‘fund-a-need’ portion of the evening. Participant Alex shared her experiences with the crowd.
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Rossbrook House is Hiring

Rossbrook House is Hiring

April 28, 2025 | Comments Off on Rossbrook House is Hiring

Rossbrook House is hiring an Intermediate Program Coordinator Program Coordinators are accountable to one of the two Programs and Operations Managers.  They are responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering programs and activities with assigned focus on specific age groups. The Intermediate Program Coordinator plans for ages:  12-17 years, and young adults, including young mothers. The Program Coordinator exercises a degree of independence, initiative and judgement and performs a variety of tasks in support of all aspects of Rossbrook House operations, including rides to and from outside activities, as well as safe rides home at the end of programming.   Responsibilities
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Show Your Heart Radiothon 2025

Show Your Heart Radiothon 2025

January 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Show Your Heart Radiothon 2025

    Thank you to all who helped to make our first-ever radiothon a success! We were thrilled to be able to share wonderful memories, inspiring stories and  information about our programs with listeners, many of whom had not heard about Rossbrook House before. We’re grateful to each and every donor. Thank you for showing your heart to the children and youth. Thank you to all of the organizations as well, who supported the radiothon through sponsorships and donations. We are humbled by the generosity that this event inspired. Donations are gratefully accepted anytime with a cheque (mailed or dropped
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NCA Dinner 2025

NCA Dinner 2025

January 6, 2025 | Comments Off on NCA Dinner 2025

  Please plan to join us on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the RBC Convention Centre (York 1 Ballroom) for the No Child Alone Dinner. There are individual ticket options plus corporate tables as well as sponsorship opportunities. Your donation, sponsorship or ticket purchase will go towards programs and activities for children and youth who drop in to Rossbrook House. ‘No child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be.’  Sister Geraldine MacNamara Ticket sales are now closed. Thank you to all who have purchased.  Includes tax receipt in accordance with CRA regulations. Can’t attend but
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Winter Break 2024

Winter Break 2024

December 19, 2024 | Comments Off on Winter Break 2024

Open 24 Hours All Winter Break! Rossbrook House keeps its doors open 24 hours from December 20, 2024 until January 4, 2025.   Children and youth, ages 6 to 24, can drop in for activities, games, crafts, daily meals and safe rides home. Participants will have a safe and warm place to be over the holidays.   Let’s all have a safe holiday season!
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December 24

December 24

December 2, 2024 | Comments Off on December 24

    Hello and thank you for being a Rossbrook House supporter. My history with Rossbrook House began long before I was born. My grandma, Vera Missyabit, was instrumental in building the early Rossbrook House community. Her home was a second Rossbrook House to many of the early participants. There was always something good to eat, and lessons to learn about generosity and caring for the community.  She was a beloved source of strength. I consider myself very lucky to have had her as a role model, showing me that we can all make a difference with some kindness. I
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Open House 2024

Open House 2024

October 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Open House 2024

We’d love to see you at the Rossbrook House Open House, Thursday, November 7 at 11am. Everyone is welcome! You’re Invited! Rossbrook House Open House, Thursday, November 7 beginning at 11am. Students from the three off-campus schools will be showcasing their school programs. We will also be celebrating students in the Rossbrook House community during the Scholarship Celebration that begins at 1pm. Rossbrook House, 658 Ross Avenue.
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Rossbrook House Orange T-Shirt

Rossbrook House Orange T-Shirt

September 3, 2024 | Comments Off on Rossbrook House Orange T-Shirt

Purchase your own Rossbrook House Orange T-Shirt Today. The 2024 Rossbrook House orange shirt has a unique design that includes the colours of the four directions and is designed by Rossbrook House participant Breanna. Click here to order today! Shirts are available online for $25 (plus tax) with a portion of each sale supporting Rossbrook House programs and operations. Shirts can be shipped anywhere in Canada (for a fee) or picked up at Rossbrook House in Winnipeg for free.   Rossbrook House Foundation is proud to offer orange shirts for sale in support of Rossbrook House! “We know most people
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ACM 2024 recap

ACM 2024 recap

July 3, 2024 | Comments Off on ACM 2024 recap

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Community Meeting June 27, 2024. The Foundation and Rossbrook House boards shared their reports with the community.   Read the annual report. Click here. Read the Foundation’s community report. Click here. We heard from Executive Director, Patty Mainville and Rossbrook House board president, Karen Cook, Foundation Chair, Larry McIntosh, plus Gil Grenier shared financial information from 2023/24. Melissa Dvorak thanked retiring board members and Leslie Galloway presented the volunteer award. We also celebrated board members, staff, volunteers, and participants.   Kiwanis Club of Winnipeg received the Leslie Galloway Volunteer Award for many
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Mosaic Tile Project Revealed

Mosaic Tile Project Revealed

May 3, 2024 | Comments Off on Mosaic Tile Project Revealed

After 48 years, the exterior of Rossbrook House has a new look! On May 2, 2024, a crowd gathered (in the rain) to witness the unveiling of an exciting project that had been happening at Rossbrook House for several months. Drop-in participants and the students from Eagles’ Circle worked with artist Ursula Neufeld, learning how to create using mosaic tiles. They discovered the history of mosaics and what tools are needed to create the colourful tiles. “I really felt like I was part of the Rossbrook House Community.  The kids greeted me with such enthusiasm. Their imaginations and creativity came through their
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