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Announcement

Announcement

April 19, 2022 | Comments Off on Announcement

Rossbrook House Hires New Executive Director Rossbrook House Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the hiring of Patricia Mainville as the incoming Executive Director of both Rossbrook House and the Rossbrook House Foundation. Patty begins her tenure as Executive Director on September 6, 2022, alongside outgoing Executive Director Phil Chiappetta, who will officially retire at the end of September. “As our beloved Phil steps down, we couldn’t imagine a better person to guide our way into a new era of Rossbrook House,” said Board President, Brenda Hasiuk. “We interviewed several very qualified candidates, and Pat brings a mix of
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Increase Support Without Wallet Taking Bigger Hit

Increase Support Without Wallet Taking Bigger Hit

April 13, 2022 | Comments Off on Increase Support Without Wallet Taking Bigger Hit

Did you know that you can increase your support without your wallet taking a bigger hit? Many employers, both Canadian and American, have matching gift programs. Some employers not only match financial support to a not-for-profit, they’ll also provide a financial contribution as a match to employees’ volunteer hours.   Does your employer have a program like this? Just ask. It’s likely your HR department or intranet system would have some information on this. And if not, they may be open to creating one. This is a great way for employers to enhance their reputation with corporate responsibility. Are you
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Pow Wow Returns!

Pow Wow Returns!

April 11, 2022 | Comments Off on Pow Wow Returns!

Thank you to all who came out to dance and celebrate with Rossbrook House children and youth, including community leaders, drum groups, and community dancers. It was a wonderful event, thanks to you.   The Rossbrook House Pow Wow is back! After taking a two-year break (due to the COVID-19 Pandemic), Rossbrook House is once again hosting the community Pow Wow on May 19. We look forward to welcoming community dancers and drum groups, along with community leaders and dancers from our participants and school programs. History The Rossbrook House Pow Wow has a long history… In the early 1980’s
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Volunteer Week!

Volunteer Week!

April 5, 2022 | Comments Off on Volunteer Week!

National Volunteer Week (April 24-30) is the perfect time to thank the amazing people who volunteer their time at Rossbrook House. From after-school programs to the Rossbrook House board and Rossbrook House Foundation board, we are blessed to have so many dedicated and generous people in our corner.   Leslie Galloway has been a volunteer at Rossbrook House since 1976. She is a Board Director who supports Rossbrook House children and youth in a variety of ways, including sitting on the Program and Operations Committee that oversees the annual scholarship celebration. “I recently had an opportunity to meet with a
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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

March 7, 2022 | Comments Off on International Women’s Day

Tuesday March 8 marks International Women’s Day, “a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.” (as stated by the UN) As we enter into the month of March, Rossbrook House Foundation celebrates the many women who have been, and are, a part of the Foundation’s community. Including…. Sister Geraldine MacNamara, founder of Rossbrook House, was a truly remarkable woman. A woman of real integrity, her accomplishments include: Native Citizen of the Year – 1978,
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Learn more about Rossbrook House Foundation

Learn more about Rossbrook House Foundation

February 22, 2022 | Comments Off on Learn more about Rossbrook House Foundation

  “The smiles say it all. It’s been a pleasure meeting the families at Rossbrook. We all have a story to tell and lessons to learn,” says Jane Quinton, Rossbrook House Foundation Chair.   Rossbrook House Foundation was created in 2006 to financially support Rossbrook House, an inner-city drop-in centre for children and youth. The Foundation is made up of volunteer board, and committee, members who believe in the mission and vision of Rossbrook House.   Tom Dooley was involved in helping to set up the Foundation in 2005 to raise funds and help provide sustainable funding to support the programs
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Cold City Warm Hearts

Cold City Warm Hearts

February 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Cold City Warm Hearts

It all began in 2017.   For four years in a row, the children of Rossbrook House and IRCOM gathered for one evening of classic winter fun at FortWhyte Alive! It was a winter party we called “Cold City, Warm Hearts”. The intention was to show our neighbours at IRCOM that winter can be fun.     In 2017, Rossbrook House Executive Director, Phil Chiappetta said: “In previous years, we’ve invited our friends at IRCOM, otherwise known as the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba, to across cultures events, sharing traditional foods, music and dance together. That’s always been
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Thanks Red River Coop

Thanks Red River Coop

January 11, 2022 | Comments Off on Thanks Red River Coop

Thank You to Red River Co-op for supporting the Healthy Kitchen program at Rossbrook House.   With the on-going support- of Red River Co-op, Rossbrook House continues to provide 2 meals a day to children and youth who drop-in after school and on weekends.     Red River Coop has been a supporter of Rossbrook House for many years. We are grateful for all that they do for the children and youth of Rossbrook House!
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