Ryan's Place

02/26/2026

One year ago, this was just a dream rising out of the snow and steel.

Today, the lights are on, the doors are open, and the rooms are filled with hope. 🤍

One year later… we are home.

What once began as a dream rising from the ground is now a place of comfort, connection, and healing for so many children and families. Every wall holds a story. Every room carries compassion. Every day reminds us why this space matters.

Thank you to everyone who believed, built, gave, and stood beside us. Because of YOU, Ryan’s Place isn’t just a building…it’s a home for healing hearts. 🏠💙

02/25/2026

Did you know that Ryan’s Place will come to your business or we can host your team in our space?

When someone we know experiences the death of a loved one, it can be hard to know how to show up. What do you say? How do you say it? Is it better to speak or stay silent? It can all feel overwhelming.

A core part of our mission at Ryan’s Place is to educate individuals, businesses, and organizations on compassionate, research-informed ways to support people during times of grief. We provide practical tools, meaningful language, and real-life guidance so you and your team feel confident and equipped to care well.

And remember …you can always call us for personalized support.

We’re here to help 💙
574 535 1000

02/24/2026

We love when leadership and community come together for our kids. 💛📚

Our Board Chair in partnership with Elkhart Public Library promotes literacy and a love of reading throughout our community.

Reading opens doors to imagination, confidence, and lifelong learning. When community leaders use their voices to champion books and learning, it sends a powerful message to every child: your story matters.

At Ryan’s Place, we remind our kids that their story matters…the chapters they’ve lived, the courage they show, and the future they are still writing 💙

02/23/2026

We were incredibly honored to welcome the amazing women of Pheap’s Divas for a tour of Ryan’s Place and even more honored to receive a $3,000 donation from their 10th Annual Diva Brunch!

In addition, they surprised us with a bag full of items from our wishlist to support the children and families we serve.

Community. Compassion. Commitment.

Thank you Sopheap Long and your incredible “divas” for choosing Ryan’s Place as part of your anniversary celebration and for standing with us in support of grieving children and families. We are so grateful for you! 💙

02/21/2026

Thank you The Community Health Clinic for inviting Ryan’s Place to be a part of your Coffee & Compassion event. 💙

We are so grateful for the opportunity to share about the heart of our mission and the work being done to support grieving children and families in our community. Partnerships like this remind us that when organizations come together, we create a stronger, more compassionate community for everyone.

We’re thankful to stand alongside you in this important work. 💛

02/19/2026

Thank you to the team from Genesis Products Goshen Plant 10 for volunteering at Ryan’s Place! 💙

It was especially meaningful to see families serving together…parents and children side by side, giving their time and hearts to support other families in our community.

Your willingness to show up and share smiles helps us continue creating a safe, welcoming space for the children and families we serve.

Thank you, Genesis Plant 10, for standing with us and investing in hope and healing. When families serve together, our whole community grows stronger. 🌟

02/17/2026

There’s something powerful about giving children a safe space to create, connect, and simply be kids. 💛

At Ryan’s Place, hands stay busy and hearts stay open. Whether they’re painting, building, creating music or something uniquely their own, these moments help children express feelings that can sometimes be hard to put into words.

Through activities like these, friendships are formed, confidence grows, and healing gently unfolds

We are so grateful to provide a place where kids can create, connect, and feel supported every step of the way in our “home for healing hearts” 💙

02/16/2026

We are so grateful to the team at Ancon Construction for the wonderful lunch they provided for our team…and for coming out to Ryan’s Place to share it with us!

What a wonderful time of connection and community. Your generosity and support of Ryan’s Place truly makes a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve, and we are so thankful for your continued partnership. 💙

02/14/2026

Remembering with Love ❤️

This Valentine’s Day, we hold space for the love that never leaves.

At Ryan’s Place, our children and families honor and remember the loved ones who are forever in their hearts. Through shared stories, laughter, tears and even handmade Valentine crowns, we are reminded that grief and love can exist together.

Love doesn’t end. It changes, it grows, and it continues in the memories we cherish and the connections we keep.

Today, we remember. We celebrate. We love.

02/13/2026

We are incredibly grateful to be the beneficiary of this fun, family-friendly comedy night!

🗓 Friday, February 20th
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Signature Lanes
1180 Fremont Ct, Elkhart, IN 46516
💲 $15 per person

A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to Ryan’s Place to support the children and families we serve.

Please consider coming out to enjoy a night of laughter…We are so thankful to the organizers and performers for choosing Ryan’s Place!

02/12/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Ranger Distribution Inc. for serving a meal at Ryan’s Place for our Monday night groups.

Your commitment to “Giving Without Expectations” was felt in such a meaningful way by the children, teens, and families we serve. Providing a meal is more than nourishment…it creates comfort, connection, and a reminder that our community truly cares.

Thank you for showing up, for serving with heart, and for supporting healing in our community. We are so thankful for partners like you. 💙

Tonight, our Ranger Distribution team had the privilege of being onsite at Ryan’s Place and providing a meal for their Monday night groups.

“Giving without Expectations” isn’t just something we say - it’s something we strive to live out in the communities where we live and work.

We are proud to support Ryan's Place, an organization that provides grief support and healing after loss for children, teens, adults, and families. Through peer support groups, resources, and a safe place to process grief, Ryan’s Place helps individuals navigate some of life’s hardest moments - reminding them they are not alone.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve, and even more grateful for the work Ryan’s Place does every day for our community. 💙