🎉Happy Birthday, Whoopi Goldberg! 🎉 Today, we celebrate not only a legendary talent but a truly remarkable person. Your kindness, compassion, and fierce dedication to helping others have touched so many lives, including everyone here at House of Ruth. You’re a voice for those who need it most, a light for those in the dark, and a constant reminder that love and empathy can change the world. Thank you, Whoopi, for standing with us and lifting up our mission. Your support gives strength and hope to the women, children, and families we serve. We are endlessly grateful for your heart and for all the ways you make this world a better place. Wishing you a birthday filled with as much love, joy, and laughter as you bring to others every day.
House of Ruth
Individual and Family Services
Washington, District of Columbia 704 followers
Hope Starts Here
About us
Each year, House of Ruth serves more than 1,000 survivors of homelessness and domestic violence who live in Washington, DC. We support survivors by offering 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 mission is to empower women, children and families to rebuild their lives and heal from trauma, abuse and homelessness. Our vision is to enable the people we serve to achieve stable housing, trauma recovery, mental health, addiction recovery, employment and abuse-free relationships.
- Website
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http://www.houseofruth.org
External link for House of Ruth
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1976
- Specialties
- Homelessness, Domestic Violence, Women and Children, and Trauma
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
5 Thomas Circle NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20005, US
Employees at House of Ruth
Updates
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Eaton DC is partnering with House of Ruth this holiday season! Through their Season of Giving campaign, Eaton DC is ensuring that survivors in our care have essential items to keep their families feeling clean and comfortable during the cold weather months. 📦 What’s needed? Laundry detergent pods, fabric softener sheets, liquid detergent, and Dreft for babies and children with sensitive skin. 📍 Where to donate? Eaton DC is collecting donations onsite – if you're in the area, stop by the hotel to contribute and help make a difference! Your generosity keeps our community strong. Thank you, Eaton DC, for leading with care!
While we here at Eaton DC strive to practice community care throughout the year, we know that holidays and cold weather months bring an extra need to many. This year, we’re inviting guests and our partners, to join us in our annual Season of Giving as we support four local organizations doing great work throughout DC! What are we collecting? Where is the collection site? HIPS – Coats, hats, gloves, blankets House of Ruth – Laundry items (detergent pods, fabric softener sheets, liquid, Dreft for babies/sensitive skin) Sasha Bruce Youthwork – Toy Drive (Donation Collection – Toys back of house/internally. Books at the main, public collection site) Clay Terrace Family Success Center - Unwrapped toys for up to 70 Kids · Six Infants - under 1 · Eight Toddlers, 2 to 4-year-olds · Ten youth, 4 to 8-year-olds · Twenty youth, 8 to 12-year-olds · Twenty-five youth, 12+ DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative – This year, we’re adding a fourth organization, inviting our corporate sponsors and vendors to donate at various giving levels ($500+) to support DC Collaborative in their efforts to raise funds to rent school buses for students to take cultural field trips throughout the city. We will provide a link for organizations to make donations directly to the organization. The collection site is in our first floor lobby entrance next to the Eaton radio station!
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Supporting survivors is rooted in community care and building trauma-informed communities. Even though October and #DVAM are over, these resources and community services are important all year round! We have put together a list of services in the DC area that assist survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner violence. For more information, check out MY SISTER'S PLACE, DAWN, DC SAFE, House of Ruth #SupportAllSurvivors #SpreadLoveDC #EndDVinDC
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Big news! House of Ruth is featured in the Light the World Giving Machines DC at Tysons Corner Center for another year! These unique vending machines let you donate essential items like diapers, meals, and more to help the women, children and families we serve. Join us for the Grand Unwrapping on November 23 at noon outside the AMC Theatres and make a difference this holiday season! The Giving Machines will be open from November 23, 2024 through January 2, 2025. Let’s spread some love and light! Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/d_KtrxSq
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🎁Gifts For Families: Donate Gift Cards for Adults🎁 Imagine the relief of being able to choose exactly what you want for yourself—something so simple, yet so empowering. For many of the adults we serve at House of Ruth, the holidays can be a challenging time, filled with reminders of loss or struggle. But with your help, we can make it a season of hope and choice. By donating a gift card, you’re giving someone the chance to pick out that perfect winter coat, pair of shoes, or much needed household item. These simple choices mean the world to someone reclaiming their life after hardship. Please consider donating a $50-$100 VISA, Mastercard, or Amazon gift card to bring a little joy into someone’s holiday. Your generosity is more than a gift; it’s a reminder of the power of choice and the kindness of others. Visit our Gifts for Families website to learn more: www.houseofruth.org/gff
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Thank you, Steptoe LLP, for your continued support and dedication to House of Ruth! Your commitment to giving back through initiatives like Steptoe Day of Service directly supports our mission, enabling us to help the women, children and families in our care. We’re grateful for your partnership and the impact it makes on our community. A heartfelt thanks to all who participated and to the incredible team who organized this effort – your support truly moves our mission forward!
On Monday, November 11, we participated in our third annual Steptoe Day of Service. Our firm has a long tradition of giving back to the communities in which our employees live and our offices thrive. We use this day to serve our neighbors, volunteer at local organizations throughout our cities, reconnect, and have some fun along the way. As part of our Steptoe Day of Service efforts we are supporting a number of charities including: Ayuda, DC Central Kitchen, GlamourGals Foundation, Inc., House of Ruth, Martha's Table, National MS Society, National Veterans Legal Services Program, The Beacon of Downtown Houston, The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program, The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, Good Shepard Women’s Shelter, My Dear Friend, Serve the City Belgium, and P10X. Thank you to everyone who participated! A special shout out and thanks to our office managers and directors, Pro Bono leadership team, our Facilities team, and many others for organizing this effort and making it all possible!
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Need a little retail therapy? 🛍️ Passionate about giving back? You can do both! Gifts for Families, House of Ruth’s holiday program to ensure every child and woman we serve receives a gift this season, is here for you.🎁 https://lnkd.in/eCBNA9eF
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On this Veterans Day, we honor and remember those who have served our country and recognize the challenges some continue to face long after their service. For many veterans, the battles do not end with the return home. In the nation’s capital, House of Ruth is here to support those like Shelly, a veteran who served her country for over a decade. Shelly’s journey didn’t stop at the hardships of military life; she faced the compounded struggles of PTSD, domestic violence, and houselessness. Her path to healing and independence began at House of Ruth’s Madison Program, where transitional housing provides a safe haven for single women experiencing houselessness. Here, Shelly found not only a roof over her head but also the resources and support to rebuild her life. Read Shelly’s full story on our blog and see how your support makes a difference in the lives of veterans who need it most. #VeteransDay
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House of Ruth has been featured in The Washington Informer! Read about our journey from our founding in 1976 to today, as we’ve grown from one home providing safe shelter to a network of 14 programs across D.C., supporting women, children and families who have experienced abuse and houselessness.
THE RELIGION CORNER: A Haven of Hope — House of Ruth DC's Journey From 1976 to Today
http://www.washingtoninformer.com
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Good Morning All! Please consider purchasing a gift for House of Ruth's Gift for Families Program. Each item has been thoughtfully curated by the HOR team in support of these remarkable women and children. One gift can make all the difference this holiday season. The registry is open so don't delay!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: House of Ruth’s Gifts for Families is here! We have over 400 children and adults whom you can ensure enjoy the magic of the season. Help us fulfill the wishes of the survivors we serve by purchasing gifts from our wish list! Every item on our wish list has been thoughtfully handpicked by a House of Ruth team member. You will ensure that every child experiences the joy of unwrapping a new toy, and that each adult feels remembered and valued with a gift of their own. Gifts for Families is perfect for all ages and any group looking to make a difference—whether it’s a meaningful activity with family or friends or a rewarding corporate give-back initiative. Find our wish list and more ways to participate on the Gifts for Families webpage: www.houseofruth.org/gff Thank you for spreading the joy of the season. Together, let’s make this holiday one to remember for the women, children, and families we serve.
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