RAM House - Roanoke Area Ministries

RAM House - Roanoke Area Ministries RAM House's vision is to provide hope by preventing and alleviating homelessness and hunger in the Blue Ridge Region.

Roanoke Area Ministries doors are open 365 days a year from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Visit our website at http://www.raminc.org. For FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE call (540) 981-1732. Our Mission:
Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM) is an interfaith non-profit that advocates for those facing or are threatened by homelessness and hunger. Founded in 1971, our doors are open for those needing care coordination, day shelte

r services, meals, and emergency financial assistance. Our programs:

Emergency Financial Assistance: Unexpected things happen. A hospital visit, a leaky roof, sudden job loss, death of breadwinner. These are just some of the emergencies that can push a person teetering on the edge of homeless completely over the edge. RAM provides one time emergency financial assistance to help with utility bills, rent, deposits and life saving medications. RAM House Day Shelter: Since 1987, the RAM House Day Shelter has provided refuge from the elements and a place of comfort, acceptance and support for those most in need. We recognize the need for support during some of life's most trying times. Hot Noontime Meal: One in five children go hungry part of every month. Hunger can affect health, quality of life, and leave a person unable to face daily challenges. We serve a nutritious lunch, every day, to anyone who has need. RAM House has a clothes closet that is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays for our homeless guests to "shop" for their clothing needs. Homeless guests also have access to laundry facilities to help them maintain cleanliness. RAM networks with other agencies to help obtain state ID's for our homeless guests and to refer them for the services and other help they need to enable them to get off the streets and into a permanent home.

Give a Listen!Thank you Gene Marrano - journalist, WFIR, and Wheeler Digital for letting us tell our story. Excellent jo...
06/17/2026

Give a Listen!
Thank you Gene Marrano - journalist, WFIR, and Wheeler Digital for letting us tell our story. Excellent journalism!

RAM House executive director Melissa Woodson says the clock is ticking - and vows that the relocated day shelter with expanded services for those experiencing homelessness WILL be open on the last day of June. The new RAM House shelter on Elm Avenue in a building deeded to the non-profit by the own

Thank you to the young men and women of Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church for your hard work to help us move! Excited...
06/15/2026

Thank you to the young men and women of Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church for your hard work to help us move! Excited for these great future leaders in our community!

RAM Lunch Needs...Drop Off: Address: 824 Campbell Ave. S.W. Roanoke, VAHours: 9-3 PM 7 days a week
06/12/2026

RAM Lunch Needs...
Drop Off:
Address: 824 Campbell Ave. S.W. Roanoke, VA
Hours: 9-3 PM 7 days a week

Thank you, Wayne and Lionberger Construction for the phenomenal work on the ! We're getting closer every day to making ...
06/09/2026

Thank you, Wayne and Lionberger Construction for the phenomenal work on the ! We're getting closer every day to making the transition into our new home. We appreciate all you've done to help bring this vision to life! More video coming soon.
(Melissa, Wayne, Kisha)

06/08/2026

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RAM House is preparing to move into our new home—the Jain Care Center at 410 Elm Avenue SW—and we need your help!
We're looking for church groups, businesses, civic organizations, student groups, and community volunteers to help with moving days and special projects.

📧 To schedule your group: [email protected]

Thank you, Roanoke College, for donating kitchen equipment to RAM House! Your generosity will help us continue providing...
06/05/2026

Thank you, Roanoke College, for donating kitchen equipment to RAM House! Your generosity will help us continue providing meals and support to individuals and families facing hardship in our community.
Special thanks to Roanoke College staff members Matt Lintz and Alex Kolitwenzew!

Coming Soon! Thank you, Fr. Joe, and Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church, for your continued and faithful support!
06/04/2026

Coming Soon! Thank you, Fr. Joe, and Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church, for your continued and faithful support!

RAM House - Roanoke Area Ministries Board of Directors is honoring Father Joe’s service as a passionate board member who always spoke truth when it came to the dignity of those experiencing homelessness. His example left a powerful reminder in the hearts of RAMFAM. The clothing closet in the new Jain Care Center, staffed by several OLN parishioners, will be named after him. If you would like to donate in his memory, contributions can be mailed to Roanoke Area Ministries, 824 Campbell Ave. Roanoke 24016, noting “Clothing Closet”. As best said by Melissa Woodson, Executive Director, “may his memory guide us all to what is righteous and good”.

06/03/2026

UPDATE: $125,000! We are at 63% of the $200k needed to complete this campaign!!
Join the STAR CITY CHALLENGE and be a POINT OF LIGHT in our Valley! Donate $25 (or more) to our campaign and show your STAR CITY BADGE on your SOCIAL MEDIA...be a POINT OF LIGHT!
Help us restore dignity and build lives. Let's light the way home, Roanoke!
Join Us: https://raminc.org/star-city-challenge

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05/25/2026

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Address

824 Campbell Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA
24016

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(540) 345-8850

Website

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