Archives for Rossbrook House
Looking Forward
Have you ever asked yourself …. How can I continue to make a difference once I’m gone? …. How can I ensure my values continue being valued? Making a Planned Gift can answer both of these questions. Planned gifts are major gifts made in collaboration with a donor’s financial and/or estate planning. These can include, but are not limited to, bequests and naming the charity of your choice as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Some individuals who arrange for a planned gift choose to keep it to themselves while others choose to inform the charity they’ve
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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
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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Elgin House
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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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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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