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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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May is Legacy Month

May is Legacy Month

April 30, 2021 | Comments Off on May is Legacy Month

This year marks two decades since May was proclaimed Leave a LegacyTM Month in Manitoba. Rossbrook House Foundation is grateful to be able to participate in this awareness program, started by Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) Manitoba, through Planned Giving and our Legacy Circle. Planned Gifts  Planned Gifts are major gifts made in collaboration with a donor’s financial and/or estate planning. The most common type of Planned Gift is a bequest – a gift left in one’s will. Prior estates received have allowed Rossbrook House to improve services and keep up with the growing demand. Click here to learn
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Keeping up with the growing demand.

Keeping up with the growing demand.

May 10, 2019 | Comments Off on Keeping up with the growing demand.

Prior estates received have allowed Rossbrook House to improve services and keep up with the growing demand. Estates have been received as part of a donor’s Planned Gift. Planned gifts are major gifts made in collaboration with a donor’s financial &/or estate planning. The most common type of planned gift is a bequest – a gift left in one’s will. With the consistent population and cost-of-living increases, Rossbrook House faces the never-ending challenge of balancing budget with providing for local youth. Planned Gifts have been welcomed supplements to Rossbrook’s core funders and private donors. These supplements allow for investment in
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