Adah’s Story
Adah* first came to House of Ruth’s transitional housing with the clear desire to make changes in her life and get back on her feet. She was ready to set goals and make real progress. Adah formed a strong relationship with our staff, sharing her successes and diligently seeking support as she took steps forward […]
Sep 24, 2020
Sheila’s Story
Sheila* is a strong, loving mom and a fierce advocate for her young sons. She has persevered through trauma while continuing to grow as a person and a parent. When her oldest son started at Kidspace as a very young infant, they were living in House of Ruth’s supportive housing for mothers and children who […]
Aug 20, 2020
Mia’s Story
Mia* and her children came to House of Ruth to escape an abusive relationship. Early on, she had big concerns about her ability to regain her independence, but with her tremendous resolve and House of Ruth’s community of supporters, today she is on her own and doing so well. Just six months ago, Mia transitioned […]
Aug 4, 2020
Karina’s Story
Karina’s devotion to her four children and the support she has received from House of Ruth staff has made so many good things happen. Karina’s twin boys were just one year old when they moved into House of Ruth’s supportive housing for survivors of domestic violence last year. Born prematurely, their speech was delayed. House […]
Jun 24, 2020
Kaeli’s Story
Kaeli* and her two young daughters have survived the trauma of domestic violence, and now, thanks to House of Ruth and our community of supporters, they will also survive the economic challenges of COVID-19. Prior to COVID-19 Kaeli worked full-time as a janitor at a local university. When the pandemic hit in March and the […]
Jun 15, 2020
Brandi’s Story
40-year-old Brandi* came to House of Ruth’s Domestic Violence Support Center (DVSC) through a referral from local police for help in the immediate aftermath of a violent intimate partner relationship. Because Brandi was experiencing extreme levels of stress when she first came to counseling, her counselor started by working with her to try and help […]
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 […]
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, […]