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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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Exciting New Project

Exciting New Project

September 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Exciting New Project

47 years ago, an empty United Church on the corner of Ross Avenue and Sherbrook Street in Winnipeg became Rossbrook House. Young people were often found lounging and, sometimes, resting on the left-behind pews. Today, while we still hold the values created by Sister Geraldine MacNamara and the youth who created this inner-city drop-in centre, a lot has changed. Rossbrook House remains a safe haven for children and youth. It is a place for programming, meals, and to meet friends.     In the spirit of reconciliation, Rossbrook House is working towards being an inclusive space for all. After consultation
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Patty’s First Year

Patty’s First Year

September 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Patty’s First Year

Patty Mainville has been the Executive Director of Rossbrook House since September 2022. Here she shares her thoughts about the past year and the future of Rossbrook House and the children and youth that it serves.   As I reflect on the last year it has been a year of events, meeting new friends to Rossbrook House, watching as our fabulous staff keep our kids engaged which keeps them safe, witnessing our staff make connections with our participants, and a whirlwind of activities that happen here daily. The job is so diverse that every day brings something new with so
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