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Rossbrook House Rossbrook House is open 24 hours weekends & all school holidays. Weekdays open til midnight, however on school days the drop-in starts at 3:30pm for ages 6-24.

After 4pm & wknds, call: 204.949.4094

Donate here: https://rossbrookhouse.ca/donate-today/ Founded in 1976, Rossbrook House is a neighbourhood drop-in centre for children and youth, ages 6-24. The history of Rossbrook House shows that it has been attentive and responsive to the neighbourhood in which it is located. Rossbrook House has been true to the mission by its founder, Sister Geraldine MacNamara. "No child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be." Focusing on the children and young people of the neighbourhood and the urgency of their needs, Rossbrook House has always espoused principles that celebrate the diversity of those for whom it exists to serve.

Help us raise funds for programs for children and youth!Rossbrook House Foundation is looking for volunteers to help wit...
10/16/2026

Help us raise funds for programs for children and youth!

Rossbrook House Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with the 2027 No Child Alone Dinner Committee. The Dinner is April 22 at RBC Convention Centre. If you have a few extra hours for online meetings and/or time to help promote ticket sales, we need you!

Contact the Foundation at 204.949.4092 or email [email protected].

Ticket sales close tomorrow! Do you have your ticket for the 2026 Fall Gathering luncheon in support of Rossbrook House ...
10/15/2026

Ticket sales close tomorrow! Do you have your ticket for the 2026 Fall Gathering luncheon in support of Rossbrook House children and youth?

Friday, October 23, 2026
Rossbrook House | 658 Ross Avenue
Doors Open 11:30 am | Program Start 12:00 pm

Tickets: $85single ticket. Tables of 8: $600
https://rossbrookhouse.ca/fall-gathering-2026-tickets/

Purchase includes lunch and a partial tax receipt in accordance with CRA regulations.

You will learn more about the drop-in centre from participants and volunteers!

Can’t attend but would like to support? Make your donation here.
https://rossbrookhouse.ca/fall-gathering-2026-donations/

More details here:
https://rossbrookhouse.ca/fall-gathering-2026/ ‎

More than fifty years ago, Sister Geraldine MacNamara and other Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary made a home ...
10/15/2026

More than fifty years ago, Sister Geraldine MacNamara and other Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary made a home at 588 Ross, just up the street from where Rossbrook House is today. Soon after moving in, they began welcoming neighbourhood youth with no place else to go. Usually, their young visitors played pool in the basement. But while they were there, Sister Gerry asked them: what do you need to feel safe and hopeful?

The rest, as they say, is history. Together, Sister Gerry and her young crew set about creating a uniquely accessible, responsive, and inspiring space in Winnipeg’s inner city.

When Sister Gerry received the Order of Canada on October 13, 1983, she shared these words with the nation: ‘no child who does not want to be alone, should ever have to be’. Her words have guided all involved with Rossbrook House ever since.

View a shortened version of the ceremony here: https://youtu.be/g5t3qISTtA0

The Intermediates (ages 12-17) Leadership program includes Cooking in the Kitchen. They recently made taco in a bag. The...
10/14/2026

The Intermediates (ages 12-17) Leadership program includes Cooking in the Kitchen. They recently made taco in a bag. The results were delicious!

Young moms and young dads are invited to sign up for the parenting programs at Rossbrook House, The Young Mothers’ and t...
10/14/2026

Young moms and young dads are invited to sign up for the parenting programs at Rossbrook House, The Young Mothers’ and the Young Fathers’ programs.

Ages 15 to 24 are encouraged to sign up. The programs run Wednesdays from 5 to 7pm for three months at a time, and are focused on parenting skills and connection from an Indigenous perspective in a judgement free, safe space.

Young Mothers can call 204.949.4090 with your name, age and the age of your children. Or email Rachel at [email protected]

Young Fathers can contact Mitchell at [email protected] or call 204.949-4021.

These programs include speakers, outings, activities and your children are babysat at Rossbrook House during this time.

More details about these programs are on our website:
https://rossbrookhouse.ca/programming/young-parents-program/

Do you have your ticket for the 2026 Fall Gathering luncheon in support of Rossbrook House children and youth?Friday, Oc...
10/13/2026

Do you have your ticket for the 2026 Fall Gathering luncheon in support of Rossbrook House children and youth?

Friday, October 23, 2026
Rossbrook House | 658 Ross Avenue
Doors Open 11:30 am | Program Start 12:00 pm

Tickets: $85 single ticket. Tables of 8: $600
https://rossbrookhouse.ca/fall-gathering-2026-tickets/

Purchase includes lunch and a partial tax receipt in accordance with CRA regulations.

Can’t attend but would like to support? Make your donation here.
https://rossbrookhouse.ca/fall-gathering-2026-donations/

More details here:
https://rossbrookhouse.ca/fall-gathering-2026/ ‎

A delicious meal was prepared yesterday and shared by Rossbrook House children and youth and staff. 😊
10/13/2026

A delicious meal was prepared yesterday and shared by Rossbrook House children and youth and staff. 😊

for the many who have been a part of Rossbrook House and its longevity, including board members and other volunteers, ...
10/13/2026

for the many who have been a part of Rossbrook House and its longevity, including board members and other volunteers, staff and donors.

On January 20, 1999, the children of Rossbrook House cut the ribbon to officially open the 3,000-foot expansion. Known as the gym, this new area- at the time- housed the on-site babysitting of the Young Mothers’ program (still does), the Anankons after-school program, the kitchen, movie nights, basketball, and the summer playroom.

The Capital Campaign Committee that secured the funds for this huge project included:
Bill Watchorn as Chair, Leonard Asper, Gregg Hanson, Dennice Leahey, John Loewen, Bill Norrie, Tom Stefanson, John Shanski and Don Swanson.

The success of this endeavor later helped to launch the Rossbrook House Foundation which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. Learn more here: https://rossbrookhouse.ca/foundation/

This crazy looking contraption is an indoor soccer game and the participants love it!Rossbrook House is open every day f...
10/12/2026

This crazy looking contraption is an indoor soccer game and the participants love it!

Rossbrook House is open every day for ages 6 to 24.

Address

658 Ross Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3A0M1

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12am
Tuesday 8am - 12am
Wednesday 8am - 12am
Thursday 8am - 12am
Friday 8am - 12am
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am

Telephone

+12049494090

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