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 […]

Our Caring and Loving Community Continues to Amaze Us Everyone has experienced times when it seems as though the world has gone wrong and we lose our faith in others.  We have all witnessed the worst in human behavior either up close or on the evening news.  Witnessing and enduring this trauma is painful and […]