In 1972, a new 6-bedroom accommodation block was built in the spacious grounds behind the original house. Ryan House was a self-contained unit with lounge, kitchen and dining room, it was financed by an appeal to the citizens of Palmerston North and districts.

Such was the demand for accommodation, that within 2 years it was clear that further space was needed. In 1972, The Manawatu Lions Districts 202B and 202D, assisted by other Lions Districts, organised an appeal throughout the lower half of the North Island which raised $120,000 for additional extensions to be built at Ozanam House.

The 12-bedroom addition to Ryan House was completed in 1974. Later, two additional homes were purchased in Ruahine Street — one of which became a further bedroom block named the Summers Wing, and the other a reception area (later altered to provide additional bedrooms). In 1987, with further need for accommodation, a Lions fundraising drive through most of the Central Districts raised enough to build a further bedroom block — the Urquhart Wing.

In 1996 the Lions rose to the occasion once again and the Lloyd Morgan Wing was purchased. The H B Williams Trust Wing was built, together with the new administration and recreational facilities.

In 2006, 7,428 square metres of land was purchased in Newhaven Place from the St. Mary’s Church. The first stage of the project was completed in November 2009 with two six-bedroom houses erected and an existing 3-bedroom home relocated, for our use, in Newhaven Place. Since 2012 a further 4 houses have been purchased and renovated in Newhaven Place, all are within easy walking distance opposite the Ruahine Street entrance to Palmerston North Hospital.