Foundation News

  • December 24
    December 2, 2024
      Hello and thank you for being a Rossbrook House supporter. My history with Rossbrook House began long before I...
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  • Fall Gathering 2024
    October 16, 2024
    2024 Fall Gathering has been canceled. Share a meal, build community Due to low ticket sales, the luncheon is being planned...
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  • Introducing
    September 3, 2024
    The Rossbrook House 2024 Orange T-Shirt. This month Manitoba will welcome its first official Orange Shirt Day, known nationwide as...
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  • 50/50 Raffle Fall 2024
    August 20, 2024
    Rossbrook House Foundation 'We All Win' 50/50 Raffle In support of Rossbrook House programs for children and youth. The raffle is...
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  • Support 2024
    June 1, 2024
    Valerie Henderson first discovered Rossbrook House when she was just 12 years old. Today she is a long-time staff...
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  • Support Children and Youth
    March 1, 2024
    Jennifer Flamand, has been involved with Rossbrook House since 2009 as a teacher in two of their off-campus schools,...
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  • Confused by legacy gifts?
    February 1, 2024
    To assist with ensuring the best stewarding of Rossbrook House supporters and donations, Rossbrook House Foundation is a proud...
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  • We All Win winter raffle
    February 1, 2024
      Win Big & Support Children and Youth! You could win up to $5,000 for as little as $5 while supporting...
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  • No Child Alone Dinner 2024
    January 29, 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...
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  • Moving into 2024
    January 1, 2024
    As we move into 2024 Rossbrook House Foundation reflects on 2023 while looking forward.  The Foundation has three strategic goals...
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  • Paint Day 2024
    December 6, 2023
    “Well done, so much fun!”  “Great event.” “We had a wonderful time. The staff, teacher, and everyone made us feel...
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  • Make a Difference this December
    December 1, 2023
      Rossbrook House gave me a second chance at life. Gangs, crime, and poverty made it tough to grow up...
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  • “Rossbrook House gave me a Second Chance at Life."
    December 1, 2023
    Ensure children and youth continue to have a safe place. Donate today! Former Rossbrook House participant/staff Chantel St. Germaine says...
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  • A Reflection on Giving
    November 1, 2023
    November is filled with opportunities to give back and to reflect on giving. From the awarding of scholarships to members...
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  • Ways to Support Rossbrook House- Part 2
    October 2, 2023
      As touched on in September’s article, supporting an organization or cause can take many forms, from volunteering to donating...
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  • Foundation Chair Larry McIntosh
    September 30, 2023
    Q&A with Larry McIntosh Chair, Rossbrook House Foundation Board of Directors   When did you first hear about Rossbrook House? I first heard...
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  • Ways to Support Rossbrook House – Part 1 
    September 6, 2023
        Supporting an organization or cause can take many forms, from volunteering to donating to advocacy. The form can often...
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  • 2023 Fall Gathering
    August 7, 2023
    Share a Meal, Build Community! Friday, October 20, 2023  Rossbrook House  Doors Open 11:30 | Program End 1:00  Ticket sales are now closed....
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  • Summer 2023
    August 1, 2023
      Rossbrook House and the Foundation were grateful to receive just over 17,000 entries into June’s Great Canadian Giving Challenge....
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  • We All Win!
    July 26, 2023
    50/50 Raffle in support of Rossbrook House You could win up to $5,000 for as little as $5 while supporting...
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  • Update: Cleaner Air, Safer Space
    July 18, 2023
      As you may be aware, since its establishment in 1976, Rossbrook House prides itself on being a safe place...
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  • Summer ’23 at Rossbrook House
    June 1, 2023
    Children and youth are looking forward to the summer at Rossbrook House!   “I like to go swimming at the outdoor...
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  • No Child Alone Dinner 2023
    May 1, 2023
    Rossbrook House Foundation hosted the No Child Alone Dinner, Thursday, April 27, 2023.   This fundraising dinner was held in support...
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  • Rossbrook House Foundation Board & Committees
    May 1, 2023
    Rossbrook House Foundation strives, through various fundraising activities and stewardship of investments, to meet or exceed the needs of...
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  • You're Invited
    April 3, 2023
    History of the Dinner The first No Child Alone Dinner was held in January 2016, to celebrate the 40th anniversary...
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  • Make it Monthly!
    March 1, 2023
    Have you been thinking about becoming a monthly donor?   “Monthly donations are like a monthly pause; a way for me...
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  • Paint Afternoon- Thank You
    February 2, 2023
    Thank you to all who helped Rossbrook House Foundation raise funds for  Rossbrook House programs by attending the Paint...
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  • Fundraising tips
    February 1, 2023
    Want to give back while raising awareness? Want to support more than your budget allows? Have a special occasion coming...
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  • Thanks Red River Coop
    January 27, 2023
    Thank You to Red River Co-op for supporting the Healthy Kitchen program at Rossbrook House.   With the ongoing support- of...
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  • New Year Resolutions and a Strategic Plan
    January 10, 2023
    It’s the time of year when many start thinking about implementing their New Year’s Resolutions.  Some resolutions may focus on...
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  • Can you help?
    January 1, 2023
    Thank you to all who have donated. The work has begun as of late summer/early fall 2023. Rossbrook House needs...
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  • Home Away From Home
    December 1, 2022
    Message from Executive Director Patty Mainville: Rossbrook House Foundation is so appreciative of your continued love and generosity in making...
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  • Paint Afternoon
    November 9, 2022
    Rossbrook House Foundation presents Paint Afternoon Fundraiser in support of Rossbrook House. Sunday, January 29, 2023 Doors open at 1:30pm Painting begins...
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  • Rossbrook House Necklace
    November 3, 2022
    Hilary Druxman creates a ‘Good Works’ necklace for Rossbrook House in collaboration with a 14-year-old Rossbrook House youth. Hilary Druxman...
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  • Donation Methods & Associated Costs
    November 1, 2022
      A few years ago, Rossbrook House Foundation reached out to you, our supporters, to seek feedback and hear what...
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  • No Child Alone Dinner 2023
    October 27, 2022
    Rossbrook House Foundation is hosting the No Child Alone Dinner, Thursday, April 27, 2023 This fundraising dinner is in support...
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  • Thankful
    October 3, 2022
    Tiniki | Merci | Miigwech | Thank you | Pilamayaye  We're reflecting on all that we are grateful for.  Rossbrook House...
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  • WELCOME TO 2022/23
    September 27, 2022
    With the arrival of September, Rossbrook House Foundation welcomes new Executive Director Patricia Mainville and the 2022/23 Foundation Board...
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  • Foundation 50/50
    August 8, 2022
    Rossbrook House Foundation’s 50/50 in support of Rossbrook House is now closed. Congratulations to Mandy OBrien who won $3,730.00!     You could...
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  • Phil Chiappetta Opportunities Fund
    May 13, 2022
      The Phil Chiappetta Opportunities Fund was established in 2022 by Phil’s St. Paul’s High School Class of ’75 classmates...
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  • Looking Forward
    April 29, 2022
    Have you ever asked yourself …. How can I continue to make a difference once I’m gone? …. How can I...
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  • Increase Support Without Wallet Taking Bigger Hit
    April 13, 2022
    Did you know that you can increase your support without your wallet taking a bigger hit? Many employers, both Canadian...
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  • International Women's Day
    March 7, 2022
    Tuesday March 8 marks International Women’s Day, “a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and...
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  • Learn more about Rossbrook House Foundation
    February 22, 2022
      "The smiles say it all. It's been a pleasure meeting the families at Rossbrook. We all have a story...
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  • Thanks Red River Coop
    January 11, 2022
    Thank You to Red River Co-op for supporting the Healthy Kitchen program at Rossbrook House.   With the on-going support- of...
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  • December Giving
    December 1, 2021
    This will be my last opportunity to write and offer my deepest gratitude to you for stepping up to...
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  • Q&A with Jeff Coleman
    November 12, 2021
    Jeff Coleman Rossbrook House Foundation Director and Fund Development Committee Chair. How/when did you first hear about Rossbrook House? I had heard the...
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  • Foundation 2020-2021 Community Report
    June 30, 2021
    Rossbrook House Foundation Community Report is ready for you to read. The Community Report includes activities from the 20/21 year...
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  • 2021 ACM
    June 29, 2021
    Watch Rossbrook House 2021 virtual Annual Community Meeting Click to view Executive Director, Phil Chiappetta, talks about the past year at...
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  • GCGC '21
    May 30, 2021
    The Great Canadian Giving Challenge can make a big impact. Every $1* donated in June is a chance for Rossbrook...
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  • May is Legacy Month
    April 30, 2021
    This year marks two decades since May was proclaimed Leave a LegacyTM Month in Manitoba. Rossbrook House Foundation is grateful...
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  • New Van Campaign
    March 30, 2021
    Thank you to all who supported this fundraising campaign. Rossbrook House is humbled by the generosity of its supporters. We...
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  • More Info
    February 4, 2021
    Since 1976, Rossbrook House has been a safe place for children and youth to belong, play, learn and become… What...
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  • Thanks Red River Coop
    January 5, 2021
    Thank You to Red River Coop for supporting the Healthy Kitchen program at Rossbrook House.   With your on-going support, Rossbrook...
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  • Giving Tuesday 2020
    November 17, 2020
    Tuesday December 1 is Giving Tuesday and Rossbrook House is happy to once again be participating in this national...
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  • Information regarding donated items
    October 28, 2020
    Thank you very much for your interest in supporting Rossbrook House through the donation of items. As with any organization...
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  • Q&A with Jane Quinton
    October 20, 2020
      “I knew when I walked through the doors that Rossbrook House was a special place!” 10 Questions with Jane Quinton Chair  Rossbrook...
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  • Foundation 2019-2020 Community Report
    June 25, 2020
    Click to read the Foundation's community report for 2019-2020 as well as to read abut upcoming fundraising events. To see...
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  • Summer Is Not Cancelled
    May 31, 2020
      Summer is not cancelled at Rossbrook House   Throughout the month of June, every $1 donated to Rossbrook House is an...
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  • Share Your Preferences
    April 6, 2020
    Rossbrook House and the Foundation care about you, our donors, advocates, volunteers... As such we want to respect your...
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  • Fundraise for Rossbrook House
    February 6, 2020
      Want to give back while raising awareness?   Have a special occasion coming up and don’t want gifts that’ll add to...
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  • You can help kids get home safely.
    October 18, 2019
      Did you know that Rossbrook House drives participants home every evening- to ensure that each child and youth gets...
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  • Ladies Luncheon 2019
    August 26, 2019
    Join the Rossbrook House Foundation at the Rossbrook House Ladies Luncheon! Friday October 25, 2019 Rossbrook House, 658 Ross Avenue This event...
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  • Planned gifts
    May 20, 2019
    Rossbrook House Foundation has chosen to use Leave a Legacy Month to spread the word that Rossbrook House is...
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  • May 13, 2019
    As a member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP), Rossbrook House is proud to engage with their...
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  • Keeping up with the growing demand.
    May 10, 2019
    Prior estates received have allowed Rossbrook House to improve services and keep up with the growing demand. Estates have been...
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  • Rossbrook House By The Numbers!
    March 20, 2019
    Rossbrook House is a safe place for children and youth living in the inner-city of Winnipeg, to belong, play,...
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