Open 24 Hours All Winter Break! Rossbrook House keeps its doors open 24 hours from December 20, 2024 until January 4, 2025. Children and youth, ages 6 to 24, can drop in for activities, games, crafts, daily meals and safe rides home. Participants will have a safe and warm place to be over the holidays. Let’s all have a safe holiday season!
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Archives for winter
Cold City Warm Hearts 2024
Children from Rossbrook House and the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) gathered at FortWhyte Alive on February 21 for their own special winter party. The smiles were endless as one hundred children played outdoor Arctic games, went snowshoeing, had a bannock bake over an open fire and gleefully soared down the toboggan run. “We come together as a community to build relationships through experiences and outdoor activities,” said Rossbrook House Executive Director Patty Mainville. “Thanks to our friends at FortWhyte Alive and generous donors we can gather with our neighbours from IRCOM to experience all the
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Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
The cold winter months are behind us (barely) and the warmer, longer days are here! In spite of the cold, the snowy days provide a lot of fun to any day. No matter what season we’re in, the participants at Rossbrook House always have a variety of things to do to keep busy. From regular programming and activities, to van rides and other outings, plus just hanging out, and making your own fun! Check out the link to see a little of what we did this past winter at Rossbrook House. Click here to view the Winter
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