Who We Serve
Ryandale provides a sober living space for homeless men. It does not discriminate against past drug use, mental illness or time spent in prison. Residents spend up to one year learning life skills, healing from trauma and/or addiction and overcoming the obstacles that led them to become homeless. With Ryandale’s help, people can reduce their risk of relapsing and improve their chances of staying housed.
OUR STORY
Ryandale is a registered not-for-profit, charitable organization that has been supporting the Kingston homeless population for more than 40 years, and began as the Ryandale Shelter for the Homeless.
Ryandale Shelter began in 1985 by a coalition of 7 local churches who recognized a need to provide shelter services to the increasing unhoused population.
We have come a long way since opening the doors of our first transitional house on Victoria Street in 2010.
In 2023 we opened our third house on Fieldstone Drive.
In 2021 we opened our second house in the historic limestone manse of St. Andrew’s Church, Kingston.
We currently provide sober living spaces for 22 men.
Our transition houses are situated on the unceded territory of the Haudenosaunee and the Anishinaabek.
Ryandale is committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenization.