Life Preservation Initiative Donates 50,000 Masks
Foundation’s Gift to Help Women Who Need it Most During Pandemic, and Staff Serving Them On May 19, 2020, the Life Preservation Initiative donated 50,000 masks to help House of Ruth clients and staff — the most vulnerable citizens in Washington, D.C., during the COVID-19 crisis. This new partnership is just the latest way LPI […]
May 29, 2020
College HUNKS Hauling Junk Partnership
Moving Company Provides Free Services to DV Survivors at House of Ruth On May 1, 2020, College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving moved two survivors of domestic violence in Washington, D.C. into new apartments, away from their abusers. The women moved into House of Ruth programs, and are receiving help from House of Ruth’s expert […]
May 27, 2020
Tierra’s Story
Tierra* and her two children recently entered one of House of Ruth’s scattered site programs for survivors of domestic violence. In our scattered site programs, clients live in their own apartment in the community and pay a portion of their rent based on their income. That portion grows as clients stabilize their lives and increase […]
May 18, 2020
Supporting House of Ruth with Meals
Starting last month, several wonderful organizations including the Food Rescue US and the World Central Kitchen by Chef José Andrés have partnered with House of Ruth to provide healthy, delicious meals for House of Ruth’s front line staff. Many individuals in our community have also stepped up during this time, dropping off hot meals for the women at House […]
May 18, 2020
World Market’s Easter Donations
In April 2020, World Market partnered with House of Ruth to provide a huge donation of Easter goods—including toys, candy and decorations—for the women and families at our programs. These generous gifts were a wonderful surprise and came as a delight to the families at House of Ruth’s Families First I program (pictured). Thank you so […]
May 18, 2020
Shimmy Mob DC’s 2020 Performance
Our flash mob friends, Shimmy Mob DC, posted their annual performance online on Saturday, May 9, 2020 on World Bellydance Day to raise money for House of Ruth. For the last several years, the Shimmy Mob team performed at several iconic DC spots for the annual event and would wrap their final performance at Freedom […]
Apr 23, 2020
Supporting Our Front-Line Workers
On Tuesday April 21, 2020, House of Ruth’s executive director Sandra Jackson joined Congresswomen Pramila Jayapal, V, formerly known as Eve Ensler, the author of the Vagina Monologues, and several other organizations on a Facebook Live event to talk about the women workers leading us through the COVID-19 crisis, and how we need to support […]
Apr 23, 2020
Michelle’s Story
Michelle* and her three children lives in one of House of Ruth’s supportive housing programs for mothers and children who have survived domestic violence. Like more than thirty other House of Ruth residents, Michelle recently lost her job as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Michelle is a dedicated, hard worker. She is certified […]
Apr 23, 2020
Dana’s Story
47-year-old Dana* first came to the Domestic Violence Support Center (DVSC) for help with depression and anxiety. After struggling with addiction for more than a decade, Dana has acknowledged that her early life trauma was a major factor in her mood management issues, and consequently her struggles with substance use. Dana and her DVSC counselor […]
Apr 23, 2020
Ronni’s Story
We are open for business and serving our hundreds of clients in this time of uncertainty, illness and difficulty. We hope our clients, staff and donors stay safe and healthy. Ronni* and her two daughters came to House of Ruth’s supportive housing seeking safety from an abusive relationship. During her time at House of Ruth, […]
