Archives for Rossbrook House

Update: Cleaner Air, Safer Space

  As you may be aware, since its establishment in 1976, Rossbrook House prides itself on being a safe place for children and youth ages 6 to 24 to belong, play, learn and become… Now, 47 years later they find themselves in need of updating 658 Ross Ave, an aging building which was built in 1948, specifically the building aspects which contribute to safer CO2 ventilation and High Efficiency Furnaces that work together in accordance with current ASHRAE guidelines. Thanks to our generous supporters, we have surpassed our original goal of $150,000, receiving just over $160,000 in support of the
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ACM 2023

Annual Community Meeting was held June 29. We reported on the last fiscal year, 2022/23.   We heard reports from ED Patty Mainville, outgoing Board President, Brenda Hasiuk, and outgoing Foundation Chair, Jane Quinton. “The children and youth are our teachers, they help direct what is needed at Rossbrook House.  Sometimes we just need to ‘open up our eyes and listen’. ” | Patty Mainville Thank you Thank you to retiring Board member Scot Halley and Foundation Board members Ron Bailey, Steve Chipman, and Jane Quinton for the many years of volunteering and all that you have contributed to Rossbrook House
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Summer 2023 is on at Rossbrook House!

This summer will be a memorable one for children & youth.   “I like summer because we go swimming at the outdoor pools and walks to the park.” Emily, age 10 Summer at Rossbrook House will include: Daily meals, Fun activities, Outings like Beach Days, Camp Maskwa (for youth), Doors open 24 hours! Children (ages 6-11) and youth (ages 12-24) can drop in to check the calendars and see what’s happening each day. Regular participants are anticipating the fun outings and activities that await them. “Summer at Rossbrook House is amazing as an intermediate (ages 12-17). Making new friends practically
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Summer ’23 at Rossbrook House

Children and youth are looking forward to the summer at Rossbrook House!   “I like to go swimming at the outdoor pools, and the beach, and bowling, and Wheelies.” -Pyriel, age 8 For many of us, summer is a time to relax. At Rossbrook House, summer is a busy time with doors open 24 hours every day until the return to school in September. The fun includes twice-daily meals, outings to the beach, building with Lego in the playroom, escaping the city for a week at Camp Maskwa, and more! Your support will help ensure that children and youth continue
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Watch this video

 June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Winnipeg youth share why they’re hopeful for the future in a new CBC Kids project. Rossbrook House Junior Staff and long-time participant, Dale Turcotte, is one of three Indigenous teens from Winnipeg who took part in an honest chat about feeling underestimated. Watch the video to hear what they shared. Click here to watch.  
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Pow Wow 23 Highlights

Rossbrook House 2023 Pow Wow was held Thursday, May 18, 5:30pm     Community dancers and drummers took part in this annual Pow Wow. As well as children and youth from Rossbrook House and the three off-campus schools. The annual Pow Wow is another way that Rossbrook House has supported its community, bringing dancers and drummers together.         Children and youth have been learning how to dance for decades and learning the significance of the Pow Wow circle.       Pow Wow practices at Rossbrook House began in April and ran until the Pow Wow- for all
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No Child Alone Dinner 2023

Rossbrook House Foundation hosted the No Child Alone Dinner, Thursday, April 27, 2023.   This fundraising dinner was held in support of Rossbrook House programs and activities. Thank you to all who joined the celebration at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.   Watch our video for highlights from the evening! Click here to watch.   “When doors open, incredible things happen. The doors of Rossbrook House have been open since 1976 and needs your support to keep them open.” -Jane Quinton, Co-chair         “Being a young person can be difficult. Being a young Indigenous person in Winnipeg
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Rossbrook House Foundation Board & Committees

Rossbrook House Foundation strives, through various fundraising activities and stewardship of investments, to meet or exceed the needs of children and youth while embracing the spirit of Rossbrook House.    LEARN MORE about the Foundation here.   The Foundation is comprised of a volunteer board, and committee members, who believe in the mission and vision of Rossbrook House, and are supported by a team including the Foundation’s Donor Relations Officer, Stephanie Lambert and the Office of Executive Director, Patty Mainville. The three standing committees are comprised of both board and non-board volunteers. They are:  Fund Development Finance & Investment Nominating
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Pow Wow 2023

Rossbrook House 2023 Pow Wow was held Thursday, May 18, 5:30pm Community dancers and drummers will take part in this annual Pow Wow. As well as children and youth from Rossbrook House and the three off-campus schools. The annual Pow Wow is another way that Rossbrook House has supported its community, bringing dancers and drummers together. Children and youth have been learning how to dance for decades and learning the significance of the Pow Wow circle.   Pow Wow practices at Rossbrook House began Thursday, April 13 for all children and youth who are interested. The practice sessions include cultural
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