Reema’s Story
Reema* and her sons live in House of Ruth’s Families First program, which provides supportive housing for mothers who are survivors of domestic violence and their children. Since Reema has been at Families First, she has received the support she needs to stay focused, to deal with difficult emotions, and to make tremendous progress on […]
Dec 9, 2021
Susie’s Story
37-year-old Susie* first came to the Domestic Violence Support Center (DVSC) with the goal of gaining a greater understanding of the effects of domestic violence in her life. Susie had fled her home with her 4-year-old daughter after enduring physical, emotional, and financial abuse at the hands of her husband. Susie has worked closely with […]
Nov 17, 2021
Brianna’s Story
Brianna* lives in House of Ruth’s Madison Program, a program that provides transitional housing for women overcoming homelessness. Brianna is steadfastly pursuing her goals to reunify with her children and transition to permanent housing. House of Ruth is here to fully support her through this process with case management, counseling, and life skills support. Brianna […]
Nov 10, 2021
Second Call for Gifts for Families Program
As we head into the holiday season, House of Ruth’s Gifts for Families program is well underway! If you’re interested in participating, it’s not too late. The women and children at House of Ruth have been through unspeakable traumas — as we help them heal, we also try to ensure each woman and child has […]
Nov 10, 2021
Terri’s Story
Terri* came to the Domestic Violence Support Center (DVSC) after more than 20 years in an abusive relationship with the father of her three children. As a 47-year-old mother of three, Terri sought to better understand her experience and figure out a healthy way to move forward with her children. Counseling at the DVSC has […]
Oct 22, 2021
Maize’s Story
Maize* came to House of Ruth’s transitional housing early last summer. She had just left a halfway house after serving eight years in a federal penitentiary. Maize feels her time in prison helped save her – from drugs, from prostitution, from trafficking…from a life that is so different from her present and her future. Maize […]
Oct 13, 2021
Sell Your Car…Benefit House of Ruth!
Dana Christmon, an Atlanta resident with deep ties to both the D.C. area and House of Ruth, recently decided to sell her first-ever car — a very well-taken care of 2003 Honda Accord. “This was my first car when I was 16; and I knew when I decided to sell it that I wanted to: […]
Oct 13, 2021
Tatiana and James’ Story
Tatiana* and James* live in House of Ruth’s supportive housing for mothers and children fleeing domestic violence, and James is enrolled in Kidspace, House of Ruth’s developmental childcare center. Together, Tatiana and James left a dangerous situation. They have had to deal with anxiety surrounding new circumstances while recovering from the trauma of abuse, but […]
Oct 12, 2021
Nina’s Story
68-year-old Nina* was referred to the Domestic Violence Support Center (DVSC) from a partner agency following several losses in her life. Nina came to therapy seeking support around setting better boundaries, conflict resolution, and achieving balance in her life. Through her work at the DVSC, Nina has been able to gain insight into how previous […]
Oct 12, 2021
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! In Washington D.C., local organizations are raising awareness about domestic violence to end violence against women and children, and to highlight healthy relationships. On October 1, House of Ruth participated in #PlantTheTownPurple with purple flowers in honor of survivors of domestic violence. Spread awareness to your friends and family […]
