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Support Children and Youth

Support Children and Youth

March 1, 2024 | Comments Off on Support Children and Youth

Jennifer Flamand, has been involved with Rossbrook House since 2009 as a teacher in two of their off-campus schools, Eagles’ Circle Junior High and Rising Sun High School. The connections that we form with students are like no other school I have ever experienced. The spaces provided to us by Rossbrook House provide a comfortable atmosphere. The smaller class size and the feeling of belonging are a huge part of why these schools work for our students. I have worked with the Rossbrook House staff in many different aspects of my job. I love how they hire from within and
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Confused by legacy gifts?

Confused by legacy gifts?

February 1, 2024 | Comments Off on Confused by legacy gifts?

To assist with ensuring the best stewarding of Rossbrook House supporters and donations, Rossbrook House Foundation is a proud member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) Manitoba Chapter. “CAGP Manitoba is the province’s premier organization for fundraisers and professional advisors who support their donors and clients to make philanthropic planned and legacy gifts.”   Wait, aren’t planned and legacy gifts the same thing?  While legacy gifts are planned gifts, they are not the only type of planned gift. Another way to think of planned giving is as strategic charitable giving. “Strategic charitable gift planning is a donor-centred process of
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We All Win winter raffle

We All Win winter raffle

February 1, 2024 | Comments Off on We All Win winter raffle

  Win Big & Support Children and Youth! You could win up to $5,000 for as little as $5 while supporting Rossbrook House programs and activities for children and youth! Ticket sales are now closed. Thank you to all who supported Rossbrook House through the Rossbrook House Foundation’s We All Win raffle. Congratulations to Shirley Perreault who has won half the pot of $4,505.00. 1 for $5 | 10 for $20 | 50 for $50 Final Draw | Fri Mar 29, 2024 at 9 am (CST) You could win 50% of the ticket sales!   Congratulations to Catherine McKinnon on
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Moving into 2024

Moving into 2024

January 1, 2024 | Comments Off on Moving into 2024

As we move into 2024 Rossbrook House Foundation reflects on 2023 while looking forward.  The Foundation has three strategic goals broken into smaller projects.    Goal – Nurturing Donor Relationships  In 2023 Rossbrook House Foundation employed various friend-raising initiatives, including a Paint Day and Fall Gathering Luncheon, both in person at Rossbrook House. Foundation staff also attended networking events, such as Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce luncheons, to spread the word about Rossbrook House.  Throughout 2023 the Foundation created personalized connections with donors, all while respecting their communicated contact preferences. One way this was done was through Board members calling 2023
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Ways to Support Rossbrook House- Part 2

Ways to Support Rossbrook House- Part 2

October 2, 2023 | Comments Off on Ways to Support Rossbrook House- Part 2

  As touched on in September’s article, supporting an organization or cause can take many forms, from volunteering to donating to advocacy. The form can often vary from person to person based on their individual resources, priorities, capacity, and values. With that in mind, Rossbrook House Foundation is pleased to offer its supporters a variety of ways to support the Foundation and Rossbrook House. Volunteering Rossbrook House Foundation is grateful for a dedicated volunteer board of directors and various committees. The board, assisted by the committees & Foundation staff, strives, through various fundraising activities and stewardship of investments, to meet or exceed the
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Ways to Support Rossbrook House – Part 1 

Ways to Support Rossbrook House – Part 1 

September 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Ways to Support Rossbrook House – Part 1 

    Supporting an organization or cause can take many forms, from volunteering to donating to advocacy. The form can often vary person to person based on their individual resources, priorities, capacity, and values.  With that in mind, Rossbrook House Foundation is pleased to offer its supporters a variety of ways to support the Foundation and Rossbrook House.  Volunteering  Rossbrook House Foundation is grateful for a dedicated volunteer board of directors and various committees. The board, assisted by the committees and Foundation staff, strives, through various fundraising activities and stewardship of investments, to meet or exceed the needs of children
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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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Fundraising tips

Fundraising tips

February 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Fundraising tips

Want to give back while raising awareness? Want to support more than your budget allows? Have a special occasion coming up and don’t want gifts that’ll add to your dusting or be re-gifted? How about asking people to donate to Rossbrook House Foundation in your honour? In addition to a thank you card & tax receipt, first-time supporters will receive some information on Rossbrook House Donors can request that a card be sent to you, notifying you that a gift has been made We can keep you apprised as to who donates, the number of donations & total raised In
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Learn more about Rossbrook House Foundation

Learn more about Rossbrook House Foundation

February 22, 2022 | Comments Off on Learn more about Rossbrook House Foundation

  “The smiles say it all. It’s been a pleasure meeting the families at Rossbrook. We all have a story to tell and lessons to learn,” says Jane Quinton, Rossbrook House Foundation Chair.   Rossbrook House Foundation was created in 2006 to financially support Rossbrook House, an inner-city drop-in centre for children and youth. The Foundation is made up of volunteer board, and committee, members who believe in the mission and vision of Rossbrook House.   Tom Dooley was involved in helping to set up the Foundation in 2005 to raise funds and help provide sustainable funding to support the programs
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