Ryhan's Center of Hope

RCH

Ryhan's Center of Hope, Inc. (RCH) provides emergency shelter to Suffolk County's homeless families and homeless individuals. If you or someone you know needs assistance please call The Suffolk County Department of Social Services at 631-854-9930.

After hours, holidays, and weekends call 631-854-9100

RCH provides emergency shelter through a contract with the Suffolk County Department of Social Services.

RCH provides food to our homeless families and individuals through a contract with Long Island Cares Harry Chapin Food Bank.

RCH provides on-site case management, education & housing advocacy, clothing closet, transportation, and on-site life skills classes.

Maintenance Supervisor, Juan, works tirelessly to support our facilities, programs, and projects.

Holiday Fun

Annual Summer Garden

Funded by Founding Board Member, Barbara Festa

Program Manager, Vanessa B.

LIFE SKILL CLASSES

Utilizing Public Transportation, hosted by RCH Case Managers. Through reading maps, using tokens, and managing transfers, our clients gain an invaluable skill that moves them towards self sufficiency.

Looking toward a new future!

This single Mom of two amazing kids worked diligently to save her employment income for a new home! With the help of her Case Manager and the RCH Housing Specialist, this family is enjoying their new, private apartment. Best of luck to you all!

A Home for the Holidays!

After living in-shelter for 2.5 years, a single Mom (not pictured) and her two children are FINALLY moving into a home of their own. Through the endless dedication of RCH Shelter Worker, Eric (pictured on the left), and RCH Housing Specialist, Jackie (pictured on the right), Mom & kids will have a home to call their own for the holidays!!

AWARDS

Jackie and Vanessa, were publicly recognized by the Suffolk County Department of Social Services for their unwavering dedication and service to two homeless male clients. One was mentally ill and passed through almost every shelter in Suffolk County. Another arrived at the shelter via ambulance, wearing a hospital gown, and attached to an oxygen tank. Through tireless effort, patience, and advocacy, Jackie was able to put together a permanent housing plan for both of these gentlemen. With the assistance of Vanessa, endless hours of crisis management and interrupted vacations, both of these RCH clients were housed in long-term programs that could assist with their mental and physical disabilities.

2023 RCH Donors!

RCH provides shoes, clothing, summer camp experiences, school field trips, prom tickets, driving lessons, school supplies, & holiday gifts through our incredibly generous group of donors!