Archives for Rossbrook House

50th Birthday Luncheon

Join the celebration! 50th Birthday Luncheon on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Tickets are $50 Order yours online. Click here. Doors Open: 11:30am Lunch begins at 12 Noon and will end by 1pm Can’t attend but would like to support? Please make a donation here. Join us as we celebrate the last 50 years and help to support the future of Rossbrook House and its programs for children and youth. From its humble and unexpected beginnings, since January 1976, Rossbrook House has provided a safe place for children and youth to belong, play, learn and become…   The Meal: Cream of
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2025 Open House

You’re Invited!   Drop in to the Open House, Thursday, November 6 beginning at 11am Meet the students from the three off-campus school programs. Purchase hand-made crafts. The Scholarship celebration begins at 1pm. Event wraps up at approx. 1:30pm.   658 Ross Avenue, corner of Ross and Sherbrook in Winnipeg. There is two hour free street parking on Ross Avenue as well as paid parking in the lot behind Rossbrook House and on Sherbrook Street.    
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Orange T-shirts 2025

Purchase an Orange Shirt from Rossbrook House Foundation and support children and youth. Everyday cotton (100% cotton) T-shirts in orange with ‘Nurturing the Child’ graphic front/centre, created by Rossbrook House Junior Staff/Rising Sun student, Trinity, with Rossbrook House logo on the left sleeve. Click here to order yours! All sale proceeds of these unique t-shirts will go toward programs for children and youth. Sizes: Limited quantities available. Adult sizes are $25 plus tax. Youth sizes are $20 plus tax. Payment Options: Pay online by Visa or Mastercard Select COD and pay with Cash or with Debit Card and pick up
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Welcome Development Officer

Rossbrook House Foundation welcomes Kaelin as its new Development Officer, and the Foundation’s sole staff member. A recent graduate of the University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kaelin holds a BA in Philosophy and Political Science. She has been a dedicated community volunteer from a young age and describes having long felt called to mission-oriented work.   In her spare time, Kaelin enjoys reading, writing, running, and spending time with friends and family. “I’m thrilled to be part of such an important organization. Rossbrook House really does incredible work. I’m passionate about education and community, and the positive impact that can
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ACM 2025

Annual Community Meeting 2025 was held on June 26 at Rossbrook House. Thank you to all who attended and joined us for breakfast.   Larry McIntosh, Chair of Rossbrook House Foundation, shared a report about the past year’s activities and the wonderful news of the Foundation having raised a million dollars for Rossbrook House programs and operations. You can read more about the Foundation’s activities for the past fiscal year here. We also thanked departing board member Bruce Henderson for nine years with the Foundation board. “Our Foundation is all about raising funds so Rossbrook House can keep doing its
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Summer Fun 2025

Summer 2025 has officially begun at Rossbrook House. Our doors will remain open 24 hours until the end of August. Ages 6 to 24 can drop in for activities, outings, daily meals and more! Camp Maskwa will be happening for two weeks in July for the youth. (Participants should pre-register with staff.)   The playroom is open for ages 6-11.. There are video games, crafts, board games, pool and a safe place to be- all summer.         Outings to the beach and local pools and parks will happen as well!         Children and youth
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Summer 2025

Support Summer Programming at Rossbrook House! Click here to donate today! With your support, we can ensure that children and youth will continue to find a safe place in Rossbrook House all summer and for generations to come.   Twenty-six-year-old Cheyenne Campbell started attending Rossbrook House before the age minimum. Her mother, Audrey, was a full-time staff (and still fills in casual when she isn’t teaching) and brought her children to Rossbrook House events. Later, they attended on their own, taking part in outings, programs and activities.     Summer is particularly memorable to Cheyenne. “I had a lot of
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No Child Alone Dinner 2025- oh what a night!

Rossbrook House Foundation hosted the 2025 No Child Alone Dinner on April 24 at RBC Convention Centre. 320 guests enjoyed a delicious meal while learning more about Rossbrook House programs. Participants from Rossbrook House began the night with a Grand Entry. The evening raised awareness and funds for programs. The silent auction was a huge success with over 35 prize packages. Thank you to all who donated these items!   There was also a fun auction to raise funds the Young Mothers’ program. Barry Kay hosted this ‘fund-a-need’ portion of the evening. Participant Alex shared her experiences with the crowd.
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Asking for Your Assistance!

  Hello, Since I retired from Peak of the Market, I have increased my time volunteering with Rossbrook House Foundation, and I’m honoured to be the Chair of the Board. I have come to realize that many people haven’t heard of Rossbrook House or the great things they do for our community. I’m dedicated to getting the word out about Rossbrook House and I need your help. I’m excited to share details about the first-ever Radiothon in support of Rossbrook House. On Friday, February 14, the ‘Show Your Heart’ Radiothon will be live on 680 CJOB from 9am to 5pm
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Show Your Heart Radiothon 2025

    Thank you to all who helped to make our first-ever radiothon a success! We were thrilled to be able to share wonderful memories, inspiring stories and  information about our programs with listeners, many of whom had not heard about Rossbrook House before. We’re grateful to each and every donor. Thank you for showing your heart to the children and youth. Thank you to all of the organizations as well, who supported the radiothon through sponsorships and donations. We are humbled by the generosity that this event inspired. Donations are gratefully accepted anytime with a cheque (mailed or dropped
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