Everything the women and children accomplish at House of Ruth is possible only because of the generosity of our donors. INVEST IN EXCELLENCE ---- Each year, thousands of individuals and hundreds of foundations, businesses, churches and groups contribute financially to House of Ruth. Their financial investment provides a better future for each woman, child and family we serve. These private donations account for half of our $7.3 million budget. The rest is secured from government sources, primarily federal agencies, through competitive grants and contracts. ----There are many Ways of Giving. They are:
	Donate by credit card.
----	Donate by check. Please send your check made payable to House of Ruth to Development Office, House of Ruth, 5 Thomas Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20005.
	Transfer stock.
--	Make a bequest in your will.
	Secure matching funds from your employer.
	Name House of Ruth the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
	Sponsor House of Ruth in the charitable giving program of your employer, or the church, temple or civic groups to which you belong.
	Join our Monthly Donor Program. To learn more send an e-mail to houseofruth@houseofruth.org.
MAKE A COMMITMENT ----The President’s Circle is a special group of donors who donate $1,000 or more each year. Who are the members of the President’s Circle? They are corporate CEOs and small business owners; famous attorneys and new associates; retirees and student groups; moms who stay at home to raise their children and dads who do the same; artists, film-makers, architects, designers, journalists, publishers, doctors, nurses, managers and administrators. The President’s Circle is a diverse tapestry woven from common threads of compassion and generosity. All that is missing from this life-giving fabric is you. House of Ruth depends on the generosity of more than 20,000 donors. Obviously, we can’t meet them all. But we do make a special effort to reach out to our most generous donors. If you join the President’s Circle, you’ll have an open invitation to visit our sites. Everyone who visits comes away with a much deeper understanding of the depth and complexity of our services, as well as a profound appreciation for the courage and tenacity of the women and the value of their investment. Most important, your President’s Circle gift will give you the satisfaction of knowing that you are targeting your resources where they can have the greatest impact on alleviating the suffering of women and children who are homeless and abused. For more information about these ways of giving, contact House of Ruth’s Director of Development Carolyn Stevens at 202-745-2323 or by email at cstevens@houseofruth.org