Newsletter End of Year 2021

good neighbors fund We are full steam ahead with our Good Neighbors Fund campaign in 2021 Once again we are partnering with the Roanoke Times for the Good Neighbors Fund, and it is turning out to be an amazing success so far! This joint effort is a crucial fund-raiser for RAM House. It is the biggest revenue stream that helps the sustainability of our Emergency Financial Assistance Program. Life stories are covered in these articles, from decorated veterans, struggling single moms, former business owners who have fallen on hard times, and former donors to RAM who now need our assistance. These articles from the Roanoke Times stir up great emotions. The photographer, Heather Rousseau, has done an amazing job with her photography. One can really sense the struggle and heartfelt thanks in the faces of these recipients of financial aid. The newspaper also provides

RAM COOKING SHOW RAM cooking show? Well, not quite. But, we are in the planning stages for a brand new and exciting cooking series of video shorts that will be a few minutes each in length. This ongoing series will feature our very own chef, Heather. This will be not only a peek into the kitchen at RAM House, but an informational series that will give viewers ideas on how to stretch a buck in the current tightening economy. Heather and the kitchen volunteers do an amazing job of re-purposing donated food every day. They are able to create meals such as Quinoa Soup, Chicken and Rice Casserole, and Chili Dog Casserole out of a combination of donated items, just to name a few. Most days these lunches are not planned at all. The menu is often determined the morning of, based upon generous donations from the previous day. It seems that whenever we post anything about food on our social media, it takes off and gets much traction, likes, and shares. This is one way to capitalize on this success and get the word out that RAM House continually needs not only monetary donations but food donations, as well.

a clippable coupon to send directly to RAM House with an accompanied check. For those who are more comfortable sending digital funds, there are also simple instructions on how to go to and navigate our website. The web surfer can then click on our green Good Neighbors Fund button and donate directly to the cause through their debit or credit card. This is the fastest way for the funds to be deposited into the RAM House bank account and then to be distributed to those in need.

Chef Heather and Crew

RAM House is extremely blessed to have not only a chef and volunteers who have culinary skills, but who also have a heart for the individuals they are serving on a daily basis. As of this writing, our kitchen has served a record number of 170 plus lunches in one day. Our hope is for this series to take off and not only benefit the public, but be productive for us, as well. More people across our region need to know about the professional and extremely talented volunteers and staff we have working within our doors daily.

Photo courtesy of The Roanoke Times.

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