Newsletter Summer 2022

RAM HOUSE SUMMER NEEDS LIST and how you can help

With the summer months progressing, we are once again in need of vital supplies to keep RAM House and our clients safe and supplied on the scorching streets.

SHELTER NEEDS • Razors • Toothbrushes • Large Gloves

KITCHEN NEEDS • Disposable gloves - M, L, XL • Dish soap • Paper lunch bags /take home bags • Plastic forks/spoons • Bottled water • Dish rags and dish towels • 3 comp. to-go conatiners 8“ or 9” Want to help with these items? Email: kitchenmanager@raminc.org Call: 540-777-4099 • Hot pads or oven mitts • Heavy duty oven cleaner

• Styro cups 6 or 8 oz • Plastic spoons / forks • Paper plates • Coffee • Sugar • Creamer Want to help with these items? Email: sheltermanager@raminc.org Call: 540-343-3753

national radio coverage

Jack Church and Melissa Woodson during the interview.

Jack Church from K-Love Radio stopped in for an interview about the plight of increasing homelessness in Roanoke. Recently we had a visit from K-Love Radio host, Jack Church of Closer Look. He sat down with our Executive Director, Melissa Woodson, for a radio interview. During this interview, he asked about the increasing numbers we are seeing daily at RAM House. Melissa discussed the solutions we are able to provide for our clients. In addition, she mentioned the increasing number of mental health issues we encounter and the assistance we are able to provide. Closer Look is heard on over 400 stations in all of the 50 states on both K-Love and AIR 1 Radio. Closer Look has been on the radio for over 10 years and can be heard locally on 106.1 FM.

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