Archives for Rossbrook House

Farewell Concert

April 15, 2019 | Comments Off

The Barrel Boys and The O’Pears were in Winnipeg to perform at the West End Cultural Centre. They also gave a performance at Rossbrook House in honour of Sister Bernadette O’Reilly and Sister Margaret Hughes. They had the crowd clapping and singing along, and up on their feet. It was a special evening. As Rossbrook House Executive Director Phil Chiappetta said, “The Sisters wanted something simple and at Rossbrook. Well at least it’s at Rossbrook.” See a few clips from the concert here Among the many well-wishers were former colleagues who have become friends with the Sisters. Participants
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Rossbrook House By The Numbers!

March 20, 2019 | Comments Off

Rossbrook House is a safe place for children and youth living in the inner-city of Winnipeg, to belong, play, learn and become… As a community-based service for children and youth in Winnipeg’s Inner City, your support and the support from others like you helps ensure our doors remain open, programs remain vibrant and the kitchen program remains nutritious & delicious. Click here to make your donation. Donor support is integral to ensuring Rossbrook House continues to serve as a safe place for children and youth. Rossbrook House Foundation is pleased to offer the donor multiple channels to provide support. Click here
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Saying Goodbye is Not Easy

March 4, 2019 | Comments Off

The spring of 2019 the Rossbrook House community will be saying farewell to two long-time members. Sister Bernadette O’Reilly and Sister Margaret Hughes (Sisters of Sion) will be leaving the city that has been their home for 40 years to join the Sion community in Saskatoon. It’s hard to imagine Rossbrook House being what it is today without their influence. And it is equally as difficult to imagine them not being present at every future event. They are the first to offer assistance for every special occasion. Sister Bernadette came to Winnipeg in 1979 from Toronto. With
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