Rossbrook House gave me a second chance at life. Gangs, crime, and poverty made it tough to grow up in the inner city. For my siblings and me, Rossbrook House was a safe place to go after school and on weekends. We had meals and fun activities!
My childhood was not the greatest, but every day that I walked through those doors, I felt at home. Rossbrook House helped me to feel like a ‘regular kid’.
I am a former staff and participant of Rossbrook House. Growing up in the neighborhood was very tough, with a lot of gangs, crime, and poverty. My favourite thing was the Summer and Winter Games, and, of course, going to Camp Maskwa!
My two eldest children attend Rossbrook House. I feel blessed they get to experience what I had growing up. I don’t have to worry as I know they are in good hands and will get home safely at the end of each day.
I am proud of who I am today. I manage the Indigenous Cultural Department at Marymound, teaching Indigenous culture and am a mother of four happy children.
I am forever grateful.
Chantel St. Germaine, Former participant/staff
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A place filled with laughter, warm meals, smiling children and youth, fun activities and programs, and safe rides home.
Miigwetch,
Patty Mainville, Executive Director, Rossbrook House
