Joyce Elsen, a volunteer at Ruth’s House for the past twelve years, was nominated by Ruth Hickey, Executive Director of Ruth’s House, to receive the Faribault Exchange Club’s Book of Golden Deeds award. Elsen who also serves on the Ruth’s House Board of Directors received the award on May 8, 2018 in recognition for her […]

Ruth’s House of Hope is one of five Faribault area recipients of a Neighborhood Health Connection Grant from Allina Health.  The women and children at Ruth’s House will participate in healthy cooking classes, mindfulness and meditation sessions, swimming, and activities at River Bend Nature Center. For more information please see this article in the Faribault Daily […]

Board Member Heather Robins and Program Manager Jennifer Sorg met with State Representative Brian Daniels at the statehouse last week to share about programming and services provided at Ruth’s House. This was a fantastic opportunity to share ideas for future funding and legislation opportunities.

Last year the Faribault Lakelanders Chorus donated $44,500 to the “Hope” causes–Ruth’s House of Hope, the HOPE Center, and Whispers of Hope. Their generosity to the community was recognized at a recent competition in which they earned champion awards. “Read all about it” in this article in the Faribault Daily News.