House of Ruth
A Louisville HIV/Aids Community Resource
House of Ruth provides housing and support services for people with HIV/AIDS and their families who are homeless, at risk of losing their homes, or need financial help. We do this through a continuum of services: emergency shelter, short and long-term housing, mental health counseling, advocacy for clients, and basic needs assistance to provide food, rent, utilities, public transportation, and back-to-school support.
88%
of residents who remained in our Short-term Housing Program for at least 9 months controlled their addiction.
82
people became new House of Ruth clients are started receiving services in 2020.
370
clients are served each month at out Food Pantry
88%
of residents exited to more stable housing from our Short-term Housing Program.
Unlocking Hope
Dominic is Making a Difference
Kudos to Dominic for finishing his peer support specialist training and securing a position at a local organization that serves homeless individuals. Dominic will be able to use his experiences to help his peers overcome their challenges and thrive like he is.
Kevin Has a New Lease on Life
Help us congratulate Kevin. He was accepted on the kidney transplant list after 10 years of dialysis. Safe, affordable housing provided the stability Kevin needed to make the lifestyles changes that are necessary to be an organ recipient.
Location
House of Ruth
607 E St Catherine St
Louisville, KY 40203