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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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Celebrating Phil Chiappetta

Celebrating Phil Chiappetta

September 23, 2022 | Comments Off on Celebrating Phil Chiappetta

On Thursday, September 22, Rossbrook staff and Board of Directors held a community barbecue and family-friendly farewell party for our beloved leader. After 42 years with the organization – and leading the team as Executive Director since 2016 — Phil is retiring. Wearing a variety of hats over the years, he has been a mentor, confidante, friend, and fearless leader. His relaxed style, sense of humour, and kindness will be missed by all.     “For his entire career, Phil devoted his enormous heart and gentle but formidable leadership skills to the young people of Rossbrook House,” said Brenda Hasiuk,
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Executive Director Receives Special Honour

Executive Director Receives Special Honour

September 19, 2022 | Comments Off on Executive Director Receives Special Honour

  Ms. Patricia Mainville, executive director of Rossbrook House, received Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal, created by the Province of Manitoba, at a ceremony on September 26, 2022. The presentation was held at Government House by the Honourable Janice C. Filmon, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba. The Platinum Jubilee Medal celebrates the 70th anniversary year of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne, which began on February 6, 2022. One thousand Manitobans will be receiving the medal and Patty was one of the first seventy presented with this honour. The award is presented to those Manitobans who have
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Order of Canada for Sisters Bernadette and Margaret

Order of Canada for Sisters Bernadette and Margaret

July 5, 2022 | Comments Off on Order of Canada for Sisters Bernadette and Margaret

Last month the list of inductees for the 2022 Order of Canada was announced and included Sister Bernadette O’ Reilly and Sister Margaret Hughes. Both Sister Margaret and Sister B., as she is affectionately known at Rossbrook House, are beloved and respected at Rossbrook House. Their dedication to the children and youth of Rossbrook House is well documented through their work. Both will be inducted as members of the Order of Canada, along with 69 others. “The complementary team of Sister Bernadette and Sister Margaret put reconciliation into their actions since moving into the inner-city of Winnipeg in the 1970’s.
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Mother Earth, We Love You

Mother Earth, We Love You

June 14, 2022 | Comments Off on Mother Earth, We Love You

Rossbrook House and Green Action Centre have teamed up with Depave Paradise project and removed concrete in front of Rossbrook House to create a beautiful garden/green space for all to enjoy. The new frontage is called Maamaa-Ahki Gizaagi-igoo: Mother Earth, We Love You.   Since the planting: Have you checked out the new garden in front of Rossbrook House yet? Not only did many children and youth assist with the planting, they are also committed to keeping the new area looking beautiful! Thank you to our garden team who are keeping our newly planted garden looking great. They are weeding, watering
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