Archives for children and youth

Patty’s First Year

Patty’s First Year

September 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Patty’s First Year

Patty Mainville has been the Executive Director of Rossbrook House since September 2022. Here she shares her thoughts about the past year and the future of Rossbrook House and the children and youth that it serves.   As I reflect on the last year it has been a year of events, meeting new friends to Rossbrook House, watching as our fabulous staff keep our kids engaged which keeps them safe, witnessing our staff make connections with our participants, and a whirlwind of activities that happen here daily. The job is so diverse that every day brings something new with so
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Summer 2023

Summer 2023

August 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Summer 2023

  Rossbrook House and the Foundation were grateful to receive just over 17,000 entries into June’s Great Canadian Giving Challenge. While we didn’t win the grand prize of $20,000, we are appreciative of the support we received. Support that was directed to summer programming. The Challenge may be over, however, summer is still going strong! “I like summer because we go swimming at the outdoor pools and walk to the park.” – Emily, age 10 Donations in support of Rossbrook House are integral to helping ensure that children and youth continue to have a safe place to belong, play, learn and
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We All Win!

We All Win!

July 26, 2023 | Comments Off on We All Win!

50/50 Raffle in support of Rossbrook House You could win up to $5,000 for as little as $5 while supporting Rossbrook House programs and activities for children and youth! Tickets are available through online purchase only 1 for $5 | 10 for $20 | 50 for $50 Final Draw | Fri Sept 29 at 9:00 am (CST) Click here for full raffle rules and more info.   Congratulations to the Final Draw Winner: Denise Gamey Congratulations to the Early Bird Draw Winner: Diana DeLaronde-Colombe   Thank you to our Early Bird sponsor, Patill / St. James Insurance!      
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No Child Alone Dinner 2023

No Child Alone Dinner 2023

May 1, 2023 | Comments Off on No Child Alone Dinner 2023

Rossbrook House Foundation hosted the No Child Alone Dinner, Thursday, April 27, 2023.   This fundraising dinner was held in support of Rossbrook House programs and activities. Thank you to all who joined the celebration at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.   Watch our video for highlights from the evening! Click here to watch.   “When doors open, incredible things happen. The doors of Rossbrook House have been open since 1976 and needs your support to keep them open.” -Jane Quinton, Co-chair         “Being a young person can be difficult. Being a young Indigenous person in Winnipeg
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Rossbrook House Foundation Board & Committees

Rossbrook House Foundation Board & Committees

May 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Rossbrook House Foundation Board & Committees

Rossbrook House Foundation strives, through various fundraising activities and stewardship of investments, to meet or exceed the needs of children and youth while embracing the spirit of Rossbrook House.    LEARN MORE about the Foundation here.   The Foundation is comprised of a volunteer board, and committee members, who believe in the mission and vision of Rossbrook House, and are supported by a team including the Foundation’s Donor Relations Officer, Stephanie Lambert and the Office of Executive Director, Patty Mainville. The three standing committees are comprised of both board and non-board volunteers. They are:  Fund Development Finance & Investment Nominating
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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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Can you help?

Can you help?

January 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Can you help?

Thank you to all who have donated. The work has begun as of late summer/early fall 2023. Rossbrook House needs your help. We need to raise $150,000 for cleaner air and a safer physical environment. Rossbrook House is working with Rossbrook House Foundation to better serve the children and youth who drop in for learning, fun, and daily meals. The heating and air conditioning system at 658 Ross Avenue needs to be upgraded. We need a new HVAC system and mould remediation. At the same time, we want to add sound-absorbing material in the main hall so that the acoustics are
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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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