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Farewell Concert

Farewell Concert

April 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Farewell Concert

The Barrel Boys and The O’Pears were in Winnipeg to perform at the West End Cultural Centre. They also gave a performance at Rossbrook House in honour of Sister Bernadette O’Reilly and Sister Margaret Hughes. They had the crowd clapping and singing along, and up on their feet. It was a special evening. As Rossbrook House Executive Director Phil Chiappetta said, “The Sisters wanted something simple and at Rossbrook. Well at least it’s at Rossbrook.”  See a few clips from the concert here     Among the many well-wishers were former colleagues who have become friends with the Sisters. Participants
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Saying Goodbye is Not Easy

Saying Goodbye is Not Easy

March 4, 2019 | Comments Off on Saying Goodbye is Not Easy

  The spring of 2019 the Rossbrook House community will be saying farewell to two long-time members. Sister Bernadette O’Reilly and Sister Margaret Hughes (Sisters of Sion) will be leaving the city that has been their home for 40 years to join the Sion community in Saskatoon.   It’s hard to imagine Rossbrook House being what it is today without their influence. And it is equally as difficult to imagine them not being present at every future event. They are the first to offer assistance for every special occasion.   Sister Bernadette came to Winnipeg in 1979 from Toronto. With
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#NoChildAlone2019 dinner

#NoChildAlone2019 dinner

February 6, 2019 | Comments Off on #NoChildAlone2019 dinner

  Thank you to the almost 600 guests who attended the #NoChildAlone2019 dinner January 24. This was only the 2nd time in 43 years that Rossbrook House held an event like this. We were thrilled to see so many friends, community and agency members, and supporters. It was our pleasure to bring Rossbrook House to you at the Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park. Each of the guests received a decorated tile made by one of the many Rossbrook House participants or students. The tiles commemorate the lives of the thousands of Indigenous children who died as a result of the
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No Child Alone Dinner

No Child Alone Dinner

August 27, 2018 | Comments Off on No Child Alone Dinner

Rossbrook House Foundation is hosting the No Child Alone Dinner, Thursday, April 27, 2023 This fundraising dinner is in support of Rossbrook House programs and activities.   Tickets are $175 each Corporate Tables (seat 10): $3,500 Click here to purchase tickets or tables. Or contact Stephanie at slambert@rossbrookhouse.ca or 204.949.4092 Ticket & table purchases include a partial tax receipt in accordance with CRA regulations.   Join us as we bring Rossbrook House to the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg and share what makes Rossbrook House so special. The theme of the event is Open Doors, Open Arms.   “We can’t wait to welcome everyone
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Rossbrook House Scholarships

Rossbrook House Scholarships

August 23, 2018 | Comments Off on Rossbrook House Scholarships

Each November, Rossbrook House presents scholarships to former Rossbrook House participants, staff or students who are enrolled in a post secondary program. From welding to nursing, education to hairdressing, Rossbrook House is proud to support these students. If you would like more information or a scholarship application, please contact Sherry at (204) 949-4093 or email: srasmussen@rossbrookhouse.ca   Rossbrook House_scholarship application Please include your SIN on the application, as well as information about your relationship with Rossbrook House, and be sure to include school transcripts. Email or drop off to Sherry, before September 15, 2018. Contact information is above.
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Pow Wow 2016

Pow Wow 2016

June 10, 2016 | Comments Off on Pow Wow 2016

It was a beautiful, warm, sunny day. Attendance was good. And there were community dancers of all ages, including the Rossbrook House children. They were a beautiful spectacle in their dazzling regalia.
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The No Child Alone dinner

The No Child Alone dinner

February 2, 2016 | Comments Off on The No Child Alone dinner

table setting It was a first for Rossbrook House. While holding events for kids of all ages is a pretty straight forward activity at Rossbrook House, it was the first time in 40 years that we held a gala dinner party. In spite of that, we knew that celebrating 40th years of servicing the neighborhood children and youth would be well worth the effort.
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