Building A Better, Kinder and Safer Community (Family fun makes Minnesota Nice a Reality) Read the paper or watch the news- we live in a society that seems at times to lack civil discourse.   What has happened to our communities that makes it so easy to criticize others and avoid those whose viewpoints differ […]

As April unfolds, it brings with it a special opportunity to express our gratitude and admiration for the heart and soul of our organization – our volunteers. In the spirit of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we take this moment to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of the dedicated individuals who selflessly give their time, energy, […]

Lately I have been conducting an informal survey. I ask people I meet if they think they need more politics in their lives. They generally say “No, I don’t like politics”. Have we come to believe that politics is a bad thing to be avoided at all costs? Perhaps we are just not clear about […]

A holiday message from Ruth’s House The holiday season is a time of year when our thoughts turn to those who are in need.  We think of our life’s blessings and wish others could be as blessed at this special time of year.  Unfortunately, there are many people in our community who are struggling right […]