Archives for Winnipeg youth
From Participant to Junior Staff
Hiring from Within A long-standing tradition at Rossbrook House is hiring our staff from within. Many of our Junior Staff are participants first. We’re proud to be able to give so many young people in our community their first job! One of the most recent Junior Staff hires is Dale. He started dropping-in to Rossbrook House in 2017 when he was 9 years old. He and his younger siblings would walk directly after school. At that time, he shared that he had been to other community centres and other programs in the city and preferred the programs and staff at
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Farewell Concert
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!
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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