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Programming with Pride!

Programming with Pride!

April 25, 2023 | Comments Off on Programming with Pride!

  Did you know that Indigenous culture has been a part of Rossbrook House programming for many years? Today, a huge percentage of our staff and participants are of Indigenous heritage therefore, we must look at our programming through an Indigenous lens to align with Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. The programming teams for both age groups and Executive Director, Patty Mainville, have been working together to ensure that our programs incorporate the Seven Sacred Teachings and see a revitalization of Indigenous languages and cultural traditions.   The intent behind these goals is a simple one: To infuse children
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Pow Wow 2023

Pow Wow 2023

April 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Pow Wow 2023

Rossbrook House 2023 Pow Wow was held Thursday, May 18, 5:30pm Community dancers and drummers will take part in this annual Pow Wow. As well as children and youth from Rossbrook House and the three off-campus schools. The annual Pow Wow is another way that Rossbrook House has supported its community, bringing dancers and drummers together. Children and youth have been learning how to dance for decades and learning the significance of the Pow Wow circle.   Pow Wow practices at Rossbrook House began Thursday, April 13 for all children and youth who are interested. The practice sessions include cultural
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Thanks Red River Coop

Thanks Red River Coop

January 27, 2023 | Comments Off on Thanks Red River Coop

Thank You to Red River Co-op for supporting the Healthy Kitchen program at Rossbrook House.   With the ongoing support- of Red River Co-op, Rossbrook House continues to provide 2 meals a day to children and youth who drop in after school and on weekends, as well as the students in the Eagles’ Circle school program.   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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Happy New Year.

Happy New Year.

December 28, 2022 | Comments Off on Happy New Year.

Hello from Patty Mainville: Whether you are a donor, a follower on social media, or a former participant—however you choose to support Rossbrook House, your involvement is deeply appreciated.   As a Rossbrook House supporter you’ve helped keep the doors open each day of the year for the 2478 children and youth who walked through them. Making sure there was a place open 24 hours every weekend and throughout the school holidays. You also helped provide daily healthy meals and snacks to the kids and gave them the opportunity to learn healthy nutritional cooking options in our kitchen. You’ve also
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Creating Leaders

Creating Leaders

December 20, 2022 | Comments Off on Creating Leaders

Creating Leaders at Rossbrook House   When Rossbrook House Foundation brings Rossbrook House to the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg next spring, the fundraising gala will be emceed by two people who know the drop-in centre very well. Colleen Simard and Dale Turcotte have inspiring stories to share at the No Child Alone Dinner, on April 27, 2023. Colleen is a volunteer Rossbrook House Board Director who hung out at the drop-in centre when she was just fifteen. “I’d come from up North and I was so happy to find a place where I could have a safe place to
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Stuff the Bus

Stuff the Bus

December 20, 2022 | Comments Off on Stuff the Bus

  Thank you Winnipeg Paramedics & friends!   Winnipeg Paramedics put out a call to stuff the bus and pack an ambulance full of toys and warm clothing for Rossbrook House children and youth! The response was overwhelming.   Two filled ambulances arrived at Rossbrook House with dozens of volunteers and Santa! Participants received gifts, and a hot meal.     A line of volunteer students as well as the children of Rossbrook House, helped to carry in the DOZENS of boxes and bags that included gifts for the participants, plus other donations of socks, warm outerwear, craft supplies, beading
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Thank you Kiwanis Club of Winnipeg

Thank you Kiwanis Club of Winnipeg

December 5, 2022 | Comments Off on Thank you Kiwanis Club of Winnipeg

50 excited shoppers took a trip to Toys R Us with $50 each to spend! Children and youth from Rossbrook House were accompanied by youth from Vincent Massey Collegiate Key Club on a shopping trip December 3, 2022, thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Winnipeg. Kiwanis Club of Winnipeg generously arranged for 50 children and youth to go on a shopping trip- for themselves- to Toys R Us. Youth from the Key Club, who regularly fundraise for community groups in Winnipeg, eagerly assisted the young shoppers with their purchases.   The Rossbrook House participants bought toys, games, and whatever their
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Scholarships 2022 Highlights

Scholarships 2022 Highlights

November 7, 2022 | Comments Off on Scholarships 2022 Highlights

Congratulations to a record number of scholarship recipients. Rossbrook House annually awards students in the Rossbrook House community with a variety of Scholarships. This year, 18 were handed out at a ceremony held on November 3. Thank you to all the supporters who make the scholarships possible. Evan James O’Reilly Memorial Scholarship: The Evan James O’Reilly memorial scholarship was created by an anonymous donor, who gifted this award as a way to pay tribute to Sister Bernadette O’Reilly’s nephew who passed away in 2018.   Ashton Clasen is a Rising Sun graduate from the Class of ’22. He is enrolled
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Rossbrook House Necklace

Rossbrook House Necklace

November 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Rossbrook House Necklace

Hilary Druxman creates a ‘Good Works’ necklace for Rossbrook House in collaboration with a 14-year-old Rossbrook House youth. Hilary Druxman Design gives back to the community through the creation of her Good Works pieces. In partnership with several organizations, Hilary creates a one-of-a-kind necklace or bracelet that represents the spirit of the non-profit. Hilary spent several months with Rossbrook House youth, 14-year-old Breanna Mink. Going through many inspiring sketches of Breanna’s, Hilary and her team selected one that represents the guiding principle of Rossbrook House; No child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be.  
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Thank You Phil

Thank You Phil

September 29, 2022 | Comments Off on Thank You Phil

Thanking Phil Chiappetta for 42 years of service to children and youth and the Rossbrook House community.   Many community members and leaders are expressing their gratitude and admiration to Phil Chiappetta as he retires from his 42-year career with Rossbrook House.     You can read more about Phil here. Thank you to the Winnipeg Police Service for creating this video.
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