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Global Winnipeg Visits Rossbrook House

Global Winnipeg Visits Rossbrook House

March 27, 2024 | Comments Off on Global Winnipeg Visits Rossbrook House

Thank you to Clay Young and Global Winnipeg for visiting Rossbrook House during Spring Break to discuss our programs and more!   Watch the four segments that originally aired on March 27, 2024, to hear more about the Junior Staff program, the Healthy Kitchen program, the No Child Alone Dinner, and more!   Click here to watch Asher and hear more about the Junior Staff program. Click here to watch as Autumn discuss her experiences growing up at Rossbrook House. Click here to watch Patty talk about the daily meals, Spring Break, and more.   Click here to learn about the
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Rossbrook House Pow Wow 2024

Rossbrook House Pow Wow 2024

March 25, 2024 | Comments Off on Rossbrook House Pow Wow 2024

The community is invited to the 43rd Annual Rossbrook House Pow Wow on Thursday, June 13, 5:30pm.   The annual Pow Wow features community dancers, drummers, and the children and youth from Rossbrook House. Plan to join us. We’re proud to be showcasing Indigenous culture, year after year. UPDATE: Thank you to all who attended the 43rd annual Pow Wow on June 13, 2024. It was a beautiful evening, celebrating our children and youth and their culture. Check out our video to see a glimpse of what took place. Click to watch our video.     Click here to read about
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Cold City Warm Hearts 2024

Cold City Warm Hearts 2024

February 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Cold City Warm Hearts 2024

Children from Rossbrook House and the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) gathered at FortWhyte Alive on February 21 for their own special winter party.   The smiles were endless as one hundred children played outdoor Arctic games, went snowshoeing, had a bannock bake over an open fire and gleefully soared down the toboggan run.   “We come together as a community to build relationships through experiences and outdoor activities,” said Rossbrook House Executive Director Patty Mainville. “Thanks to our friends at FortWhyte Alive and generous donors we can gather with our neighbours from IRCOM to experience all the
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No Child Alone Dinner 2024

No Child Alone Dinner 2024

January 29, 2024 | Comments Off on No Child Alone Dinner 2024

    2024 No Child Alone Dinner in support of Rossbrook House April 25 | Caboto Centre 5:30 doors open/pre-dinner reception 6:30 event start Join Us Dinner Tickets $175 | Patron Tickets $300 | Corporate Tables $3,500 All include a partial tax receipt following CRA regulations. Patron tickets receive text recognition in the event program. Corporate Tables seat 10 & purchasers receive text recognition on their table, on this webpage (see below), and in the event program.   Unable to attend but still want to support? Click here to donate! Tax receipts will be issued after the event, following CRA regulations,
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Christmas Eve Feast 2023

Christmas Eve Feast 2023

December 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Christmas Eve Feast 2023

Rossbrook House was delighted to host the Christmas Eve Feast for the Sons and Daughters of Italy Garibaldi Lodge. Almost 200 community members were served a delicious Christmas Eve Feast on Sunday, December 24 in two seatings. Rossbrook House participants and their families enjoyed a meal of traditional and Italian dishes. The festivities included a visit from Santa and gift bags for each family. “This heartwarming celebration of community spirit provides a delicious meal on Christmas Eve, and also a sense of belonging and togetherness at this special time of year”, said Rossbrook House Executive Director Patty Mainville. “Christmas is
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CTV Morning Winnipeg visits Rossbrook House

CTV Morning Winnipeg visits Rossbrook House

December 21, 2023 | Comments Off on CTV Morning Winnipeg visits Rossbrook House

  CTV Morning WPG was at Rossbrook House in mid-December to interview Executive Director Patty Mainville, youth worker Autumn & past participant Chantel about their experiences with Rossbrook House. Chantel and Autumn shared their memories about growing up at Rossbrook House and how it has made a difference in their lives. Patty talked about current programs and what children and youth can look forward to over the holidays. Thank you, United Way Wpg, for helping spread the word and share the work that’s being done at Rossbrook House. Watch the story here!
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Meegwetch House

Meegwetch House

November 9, 2023 | Comments Off on Meegwetch House

587 Elgin Avenue in Winnipeg was once a special place for the Rossbrook House community. Meegwetch House opened in 1982 and was a home for girls who needed a safe place to live. Sister Carol Peloquin took over running it in January of 1983 and did so for nine years until it closed   At the age of 13, Rachel became a resident of Meegwetch House. Sister Carol introduced her to Rossbrook House where she says she ‘finally found a sense of belonging’. Today, Rachel is an Educational Assistant. Sister Carol passed away in 2021. She remained in contact with
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2023 Scholarship Celebration

2023 Scholarship Celebration

November 6, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 Scholarship Celebration

It was a full house when we celebrated students in the Rossbrook House community during the annual Open House and awarded a variety of scholarships.   Congratulations to: Alexandra: the Judith Finlayson Memorial Scholarship. Samantha: the Gikendaaso Scholarship. Amber: the Evan James O’Reilly Memorial Scholarship. Macy and Kaydence: the David Henderson Scholarship. April, Chandra, Deandra, and Deanna: the Sister Bernadette O’Reilly Scholarship. Wyatt: the Sister Margaret Hughes Scholarship. Sarah and Georgina: the Sister Geraldine MacNamara Scholarship. Several graduates from the three off-campus school programs received awards as well. It was a wonderful ceremony with several volunteer presenters that was capped
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History of Elgin House

History of Elgin House

October 20, 2023 | Comments Off on History of Elgin House

There’s more to Rossbrook House and its history than you may know. Back in November of 1980, 429 Elgin Avenue served as a temporary residence. Once abandoned, the Neighbourhood Improvement Project purchased it and offered it to Rossbrook House. After renovations, a few young men moved in. All the residents shared house duties. The house was open to young men who needed temporary residence or time away from their living situations. Volunteers, including many of the Sisters in the Rossbrook House community helped to keep the place running smoothly. The stories of antics and shenanigans are endless as are the
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Open House 2023

Open House 2023

October 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Open House 2023

  Thank you to all who attended! Click here to read what CBC Manitoba had to say about the 2023 Open House and Scholarship Celebration! Thursday, November 2 at 11am, 658 Ross Avenue   Learn more about Rossbrook House and our three off-campus school programs. Purchase handmade crafts from the three school programs.   The scholarship celebration begins at 1pm. Join us as we celebrate the students in the Rossbrook House community.    
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