Roanoke Area Ministries’ RAM House is a day shelter for people experiencing homelessness and serves about 150 meals a day. The nonprofit also provides rent and electric bill assistance.

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Area Ministries’ RAM House is in search of a new home. The search for a new location comes after researchers Christopher Dyer, of George Mason University, and Sharon Christner, of Hollins University, conducted a study by interviewing those staying in the shelter to determine how the RAM House can improve its service. The RAM House will follow the researchers’ recommendations when scouting for a new space which include: increased handicap accessibility, showers, computers for applying to jobs and office space for mental health and substance abuse counselors. “RAM House is already a place that meets those essential basic needs that are the important foundation for any kind of help,” Christner said. “In the new building, I hope it incorporates ways for people to move beyond basic needs being met through case management and paths forward.”Roanoke Area Ministries is commemorating its 50th anniversary of service this year.

ROANOKE, Va. You can uplift a person in need by writing an encouraging message for #NotesForRam. From your cell phone or computer you can visit Roanoke Area Ministries RAM House website. These encouraging notes are leaving quite the impression on the guests. Second thank you letter for the #NotesForRam campaign (Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) Bi-weekly, RAM House posts guests testimonies on how this campaign may have touched them.