Helping survivors of domestic violence and homelessness since 1976. COVID-19 UPDATE: We are open for business and serving our hundreds of clients in this time of uncertainty, illness and difficulty.
Read MoreFounded in 1976, House of Ruth empowers women, children and families to rebuild their lives and heal from trauma, abuse and homelessness. House of Ruth offers comprehensive support for women, children and families. Our continuum of services encompasses enriched housing for families and single women, trauma-informed daycare for children, and free counseling to empower anyone, regardless of gender, who is a survivor of trauma and abuse. Our programs provide individualized support to rebuild safe, independent, and sustainable lives.
Women & children dealing with:
Homelessness
Domestic Violence
Mental Illness
Substance Abuse
Recent Incarcerations
We Offer:
Safe & Stable Homes
Recovery Management
Expert, Nurturing Support
Therapeutic Childcare (6wks-5yrs)
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For over 40 years, House of Ruth has provided safe and stable housing to women, children and families in the DC area who have experienced homelessness and abuse. See below for a snapshot of House of Ruth's impact!
Number of families served per night in our six family programs
Number of women helped per night in our five singles programs
The average age of a child in a family program
Number of children served in our family programs
The average head of household age in a family program
Number of counseling hours provided by DVSC annually
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Happy National Son and Daughter day! 🥳🥳
Celebrate and help spread love to families all over DC by donating school supplies before school begins.
Drop off is at: 5 Thomas Circle NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20005
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School supplies and backpacks are highly requested donations our community needs as Washington, DC schools reopen.
Accepting K-12 schools supplies and backpacks at 5 Thomas Circle NW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20005.
Thank you for all that you do! 💗
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Looking for a career focused on empowering women, children, and families?
✨House of Ruth is hiring in Washington, DC.✨ houseofruth.org/jobs/
Join us on 8/13 from 9 AM – 1 PM as we conduct in-person interviews for Life Skill Trainers, Case Managers, and Assistant teachers. Learn more about each role on our website and comment below with any questions.
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Happy Juneteenth! ✨
Celebrate and Commemorate the History Behind Juneteenth by:
🔸Learning the full history of Juneteenth.
🔸Support Black-owned businesses.
🔸Acknowledge and spread the word.
🔸Donate to supportive organizations.
🔸Attend Juneteenth events.
Are you celebrating today? ⬇️
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Join us on June 25th for the #kidsspace Job Fair. We will be conducting onsite interviews and meeting with candidates from 9am - 1pm. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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Looking for a nonprofit career focused on empowering women, children, and families? Based in the #DMV area? https://houseofruth.org/about-us/jobs/
Join us Saturday, August 13th for a House of Ruth #hiringevent.
Learn more about each role on our website and comment below with any questions.
Call the Support Center at 202-667-7001 ext. 515 to schedule an initial conversation about how we might be able to help.
We would love to THANK everyone who supports the House of Ruth. We appreciate your generosity and desire to support us. Your support has truly been essential this year. 💕
If you would like to give or volunteer with the House of Ruth, visit http://Houseofruth.org!
Our programs provide individualized support to rebuild safe, independent, and sustainable lives. To learn more on how to support the non-profit, please visit http://HouseofRuth.org.
Betty’s increased insight into her own patterns has allowed her to begin to navigate her life in a way that keeps her safe from potentially abusive individuals. To read more about Betty's story, visit .