Whenever I speak to community groups about Ruth’s House and the needs of our residents I end up talking about some of the myths associated with our community at Ruth’s House and our supporting community.  I would like to share with you one of these myths and the facts associated with the myth. Myth:  Most […]

October marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the widespread issue of domestic violence. It is during this month that we are challenged to not only educate ourselves about domestic violence but to empower survivors and promote avenues for prevention and support. At Ruth’s House, we are […]

One of the myths about Ruth’s House is that we mainly serve adult women.  The image most of us have of a shelter is of a facility for adult women in crisis.  While there is some truth in this, it is also a fact that a vast majority of the women who come to Ruth’s […]

When I first moved back to Faribault after a very long absence from the area, I found myself spending time in both Faribault and Northfield, I met many people who went to great lengths to point out the differences in these two communities situated so close together here in RIce County. It is clear that industry […]