About Ryan's House

Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about our homeless housing initiative. We truly hope you can find some solace and hope in our story. Ryan’s House was founded after the loss of our precious son, Patrick Ryan.

Patrick unexpectedly passed away on September 2nd, 2020, and we were truly devastated by the loss of such an amazing young man. Everyone who knew Patrick is still extremely heartbroken by this tragic loss.

Our son was a talented individual with a kind, loyal, and loving heart. We are deeply saddened that the world will never witness him living his life to the fullest while fulfilling all his wildest dreams and biggest aspirations. Although we can’t bring our son back, we want to be beacons of light and joyous vessels for other individuals who really need a second chance.

Ryan’s house aims to build a better community by providing respectable housing for our tenants who previously found themselves living an unfulfilling lifestyle of homelessness. Through state assistance and community support, we believe everyone will have the opportunity to rest their heads in an affordable house they can proudly call home.

Viola Lafaille

Viola Lafaille is a licensed insurance agent. She has an extensive customer service background that continues to serve her well when interacting with the people who need her valuable support. Viola has an undeniable passion for helping other and always finds herself involved in numerous charitable events.

She comes with great experience in fundraising and volunteer work that is geared towards helping those homeless individuals who need someone to care for them when they’re unfortunately unable to care for themselves. Viola wants to channel her professional knowledge and caring heart into Ryan’s House to create life changing opportunities for others who are in desperate need of a fresh start.

Patrick Lafaille

Patrick Lafaille has a strong background in law enforcement. He has tremendous amounts of knowledge and experience in connecting with people from all walks of life. Patrick has a strong passion for helping people in need and shows this enthusiasm through his volunteer work with charitable events.

He stays involved with fundraisers for numerous charities while also providing his words of wisdom at events in support of underprivileged children. Patrick understands these children deserve a better life than the one they are currently living. He shows his support by being a phenomenal mentor to ensure the safety of all those he comes in contact with.

From Our Family To Yours

We would like to say a special “THANK YOU” to everyone who has supported us in the past and continues to support us through this amazing journey. Words alone cannot express the gratitude and love we have for our unwavering support system:

Mark and Alicia Ivey,
Pauline Kraizgrun,
Lori Gadson,
Phaion and Layla Hicks,
Vicky Calixte Smith,
Cassandre Calixte and the entire Lafaille family.