Archives for Rossbrook House Foundation

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

    Click here to donate! Thank you! You are making a difference in the lives of children and youth, ages 6 to 24, who drop in to Rossbrook House for programs, meals, safe rides home, and a safe place to belong, play, learn and become…   On Friday, February 14 Show Your Heart during the Rossbrook House radiothon. Learn more about Rossbrook House and the work being done 365 days each year (since 1976) for children and youth. Listen to 680 CJOB from 9am to 5pm, with live hits on Country99 and Power97. You’ll hear from past participants about how
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NCA Dinner 2025

  Please plan to join us on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the RBC Convention Centre (York Ballroom) for the No Child Alone Dinner. There are individual ticket options plus corporate tables as well as sponsorship opportunities. Your donation, sponsorship or ticket purchase will go towards programs and activities for children and youth who drop in to Rossbrook House. ‘No child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be.’  Sister Geraldine MacNamara   Tickets: $175 each. Patron Tickets: $300 each. (Includes name in event program) Corporate Tables: $3,500. (Seats 10) Click here to purchase tickets or
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Foundation is hiring

  Donor Relations Officer Are you looking to grow your fundraising career to the next level and make a difference for Rossbrook House Inc.? Founded in 1976 Sister Geraldine MacNamara and a group of inner-city young people created Rossbrook House, a neighbourhood drop-in centre with a simple mission: “No child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be.” In the decades since, it has become a safe place for children and youth to belong, play, learn and become… Located at the corner of Ross Avenue and Sherbrook Street in the Centennial area of Winnipeg MB, it
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Fall Gathering 2024

2024 Fall Gathering has been canceled. Share a meal, build community Due to low ticket sales, the luncheon is being planned for another time. We look forward to you joining us at a future luncheon. Rossbrook House | 658 Ross Avenue in Winnipeg .   Unable to attend but would still like to support? Donate online here Not sure about attending? Here’s what 2023 attendees had to say: “It was a great event! Next time I will try to bring more friends!” The speakers “were very inspiring and heartwarming.” “Love that it started and ended on time!” “The speakers were
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50/50 Raffle Fall 2024

Rossbrook House Foundation ‘We All Win’ 50/50 Raffle In support of Rossbrook House programs for children and youth. The raffle is now closed. Thank you to everyone who supported Rossbrook House! Congratulations to Final Draw Winner: Kim LeBlanc and Early Bird Winner: Barry Korba. Win Big & Help Kids! Final Draw: Thursday, October 31, 2024 (9am CDT) Ticket Prices: 50 for $50 10 for $20 1 for $5   All tickets purchased before end of day (midnight) Thursday, September 26, 2024, are eligible to win $500 in the Early Bird Draw (Friday Sept 27 @ 9 am CDT), in addition
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Support 2024

Valerie Henderson first discovered Rossbrook House when she was just 12 years old. Today she is a long-time staff member, a mother, and a grandmother, who has seen many young people walk through the doors of Rossbrook House.   “I’ve been working evenings at Rossbrook House for a couple of decades. When I’m driving to work most people are going home after a long day. Children and youth are making their way to their second home, Rossbrook House.  Many drop in every day. They take the bus or are dropped off by their caregivers or social workers, ride their scooters
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No Child Alone Dinner 2024 Thank You

Celebrating the words that Sister MacNamara spoke many years ago, ‘No child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be’… at a fundraising dinner. The No Child Alone Dinner was created to celebrate the first 40 years of Rossbrook House in 2016. Since then, the Foundation has held a few more dinners, with the latest happening just last week.   Autumn kept the evening on track as the emcee. Both she and Asher shared their inspiring experiences with Rossbrook House. “Being a part of something like Rossbrook House gives me a purpose in life to continue
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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?

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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