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Rossbrook House Turns 50!

Rossbrook House Turns 50!

December 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Rossbrook House Turns 50!

Rossbrook House celebrates 50 years! January 20, 1976- Rossbrook House began on the corner of Ross and Sherbrook in the Centennial Neighbourhood of Winnipeg.   Rossbrook House is a safe place for children and youth to belong, play, learn and become… We celebrate the last 50 years will all who have walked through the doors of 658 Ross Avenue, all who have attended one of the three schools, anyone who lived at Elgin House or Meegwetch House, those who taught, worked, volunteered or made financial or other donations in support of the children and youth of Rossbrook House. No child
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Meegwetch House

Meegwetch House

November 9, 2023 | Comments Off on Meegwetch House

587 Elgin Avenue in Winnipeg was once a special place for the Rossbrook House community. Meegwetch House opened in 1982 and was a home for girls who needed a safe place to live. Sister Carol Peloquin took over running it in January of 1983 and did so for nine years until it closed   At the age of 13, Rachel became a resident of Meegwetch House. Sister Carol introduced her to Rossbrook House where she says she ‘finally found a sense of belonging’. Today, Rachel is an Educational Assistant. Sister Carol passed away in 2021. She remained in contact with
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Exciting New Project

Exciting New Project

September 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Exciting New Project

47 years ago, an empty United Church on the corner of Ross Avenue and Sherbrook Street in Winnipeg became Rossbrook House. Young people were often found lounging and, sometimes, resting on the left-behind pews. Today, while we still hold the values created by Sister Geraldine MacNamara and the youth who created this inner-city drop-in centre, a lot has changed. Rossbrook House remains a safe haven for children and youth. It is a place for programming, meals, and to meet friends.     In the spirit of reconciliation, Rossbrook House is working towards being an inclusive space for all. After consultation
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