Donations from a Generous Community
In June, House of Ruth received many generous in-kind donations from various organizations throughout D.C. Breakthru Beverage DC organized a community outreach project for their management team and put together welcome bags full of personal hygiene supplies for clients. The National Capital Baptist Convention of Washington DC and Vicinity held a laundry detergent drive and […]
Aug 9, 2022
2022 Giant National BBQ Battle
On June 25-26th, the Giant National Capital Barbeque Battle hosted its 30th annual Barbeque Battle at our nation’s capital, and the producers graciously donated 50 tickets to the women, children and staff at House of Ruth this year! The women and children had an amazing time during the weekend event, enjoying the day’s festivities with […]
Jun 8, 2022
Donations Needed: Hair Care Products for African-American Women
Our generous donors—donors just like you—often ask if we have any specific needs you can donate. Money is always a perfect fit, of course, but we do serve 90% African-American women, and many who wear their hair naturally have specific hair care needs. Specifically, we are looking for Shea Moisture Products for Hair [shampoo (women/kids), […]
Jun 8, 2022
Betty’s Story
Betty* is a 50-year-old woman who came to the Domestic Violence Support Center (DVSC) after being referred by the courts due to the physical abuse she experienced at the hands of an intimate partner. Betty’s DVSC counselor provided emotional support and a non-judgmental space for Betty to begin to explore her experiences of abuse in […]
Jun 8, 2022
A Day in May Van Fundraiser Results
Thanks to the generosity of our community of supporters, House of Ruth successfully raised $16,560 from our “A Day in May” fundraising campaign for a new van! Thank you so much to everyone who gave! We truly appreciate the support to continue our life-changing work for the families that we serve.
May 17, 2022
Lorena’s Story
31-year-old Lorena* initially came to the Domestic Violence Support Center (DVSC) to work through a family crisis. After working consistently with her counselor and addressing her initial crisis and related distress, Lorena was able to use her counseling to look at much longer-standing issues that had afflicted her over her life, such as using overeating […]
May 17, 2022
Family Fun at House of Ruth
In April, the children at House of Ruth had a fun-filled day with a spring egg hunt on the grounds of the Families First I program. The kids and staff had a great time looking for (and hiding) the eggs. Check out some of the photos from the egg hunt below!
May 17, 2022
Honoring Women Who Make History through Music
Capital Harmonia — an amazing and beautiful choir, started in 2013 by two incredible women, Ellen Goldman and Mary Ann East — has performed at House of Ruth every year since it was founded. On May 1, 2022, Chief Development Officer Elizabeth Kiker was privileged to go to their annual concert (for the first time […]
May 17, 2022
Shimmy Mob DC Returns to Freedom Plaza
Written by Sha’vei, Team Leader of Shimmy Mob – Washington, DC (local flash mob belly dance troupe) Let the shimmies resume — DC’s own belly dancing flash mob returned to Freedom Plaza on May 14. Since 2014, Shimmy Mob DC, the city’s representative in the global effort to end domestic violence, has been one of […]
May 17, 2022
Opening to Volunteers Again!
House of Ruth is starting to open up to vaccinated volunteers; and perhaps that is you? Right now, we are in need of individuals or groups that can help with: Arts & Crafts (for example: teaching a class on knitting, crocheting, or hosting a Paint & Sip (with juice/soda to sip!)) Computer skills–teaching the clients […]