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Return to regular hours

Return to regular hours

August 30, 2021 | Comments Off on Return to regular hours

Rossbrook House is open every day for children and youth ages 6-24. Open 24 hours weekends and all school holidays. Children and youth, ages 6-24, can drop-in, weekdays after 3;30pm. Rossbrook House will continue its current COVID-19 safety protocols and require the use of face masks while inside the building. For those who don’t have a mask, we will provide one. Weekdays:  Rossbrook House is open until midnight. Children ages 6-11 are driven home by 8:30pm Weekends 24 hours and all school holidays: Rossbrook House is open 24 hours   Please call ahead to make an appointment if you have
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Summer Update

Summer Update

August 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Summer Update

Summer 2021 is underway. Children and youth are having #summerfun with outings and activities. Summer programming is in full swing at Rossbrook House. Rossbrook House will continue its current COVID-19 safety protocols and require the use of face masks while inside the building. For those who don’t have a mask, we will provide one. The Play Room is open every day from 11am. There are activities and outings planned each week for children and youth. Beach Days are happening each week and the youth had a blast at the Camp Maskwa day outings. There are also outings to the Zoo, Kid
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2020-2021 Annual Report

2020-2021 Annual Report

June 30, 2021 | Comments Off on 2020-2021 Annual Report

Our 2020/2021 reports are online and ready for you to view anytime. Rossbrook House is grateful for the generous support from all of our supporters like you.   Rossbrook House Annual Report for 20/21 includes: financial information attendance stats  donor list.   You can download it by clicking here.     Foundation Community Report includes: activities from the 20/21 year greetings from the Foundation Chair.   You can download it by clicking here.  
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2021 ACM

2021 ACM

June 29, 2021 | Comments Off on 2021 ACM

Watch Rossbrook House 2021 virtual Annual Community Meeting Click to view Executive Director, Phil Chiappetta, talks about the past year at Rossbrook House, including the support from the community and people like you. Also in the virtual ACM: Hear from board members: Denis Bracken, Brenda Hasiuk and Gil Grenier. Greetings from the Foundation Chair, Jane Quinton. Staff Service Awards. A short video with highlights from the year.   Thank you for your on-going support.  
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Congratulations to our Graduates

Congratulations to our Graduates

June 21, 2021 | Comments Off on Congratulations to our Graduates

The Class of 2021! We are pleased to share that there are 12 students graduating grade 12 from Rising Sun for 2021!   Autumn Batangan has worked hard this year to graduate despite COVID-19 restrictions and working at Rossbrook House. She has been a pleasure to work with and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Leo Beam has been at Rising Sun for the last two years and we enjoyed getting to know him and his great artistic talent! We wish Leo all the best in his post-secondary classes, where he will be taking classes to
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GCGC ’21

GCGC ’21

May 30, 2021 | Comments Off on GCGC ’21

The Great Canadian Giving Challenge can make a big impact. Every $1* donated in June is a chance for Rossbrook House to win $20,000! Summer weather brings with it the opportunity for the safe return of Rossbrook House programs and outings for our participants. Participants are buzzing with anticipation for the safe return of summer programming and outings, as public health restrictions allow… Including trips to parks, playgrounds and beaches, and opportunities to be crafty through tie-dye and slime. Throughout the month of June, every $1 donated to Rossbrook (on gifts $3+) is an automatic entry for us to win
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Pow Wow Memories

Pow Wow Memories

May 17, 2021 | Comments Off on Pow Wow Memories

The annual Rossbrook House Pow Wow is a cherished tradition. So many dancers have so many great memories from the last (almost) 40 years. Click here to watch our video The beginning…   In the early 1980s Millie Stonechild began to work with a group of students at Eagles’ Circle, sharing teachings and culture. In the process, the students began to learn pow wow dancing.  The first Rossbrook House Pow Wow was held in 1982 in a church basement with taped music playing on a cassette player. Wi Wabigooni students joined with the Eagles’ Circle dancers for that pow wow. Sister Margaret
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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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Spirit Award Nomination

Spirit Award Nomination

April 22, 2021 | Comments Off on Spirit Award Nomination

Rossbrook House is a finalist!   The 12th annual Spirit of Winnipeg Awards gala is Thursday, May 27 from 6-8pm   Rossbrook House is a finalist in the category: Non-profit and Social Enterprise This category recognizes the efforts of social innovators driven to solve complex socio-economic challenges.     You can read more here and even attend the award ceremony virtually: 12th Annual Spirit of Winnipeg Awards Gala
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Thank you to our volunteers

Thank you to our volunteers

April 21, 2021 | Comments Off on Thank you to our volunteers

    It’s National Volunteer Week. The theme for 2021: The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals and the magic that happens when we work together towards a common purpose. Rossbrook House has many fabulous people who give their time to programming, committees, boards and special events. We have wonderful supporters who also donate food, hand-made items and more than we could ever list! Thank you all.
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