House of Ruth: Blog

It may not be obvious why an HIV advocacy organization focuses on housing, but it is mission-critical.

we’re remembering and recognizing some of the people who made such a difference to our organization, our work, and the fight against HIV/AIDS in Louisville and beyond.

Established in 1986, Glade House in Louisville was the first group home for people with HIV/AIDS in the region.

Over the years, House of Ruth’s services have evolved and expanded, but we’ve always been there for people in Louisville struggling with HIV/AIDS.

Peer support specialists are essential to the mission of House of Ruth, providing invaluable and irreplaceable services.

House of Ruth supports people in our community who are HIV/AIDS-positive, through a spectrum of services.

The Beginning of HIV/AIDS in America “You have to understand. At that time, it felt like a war.”  When HIV/AIDS got its first foothold in the United States in the […]

“House of Ruth was always there for me, and I’m grateful for them. In a lot of ways, I don’t know where I would be without them.” – Dwight Taylor, […]

A Day in the Life of Housing Case Manager Nayia Green At House of Ruth, we work with a very specific population: our clients are HIV-positive and battle homelessness. As […]

House of Ruth’s Housing Programs For nearly 30 years, House of Ruth has worked to provide housing and support services for people with HIV/AIDS and their families who are homeless, […]

Introducing the New House of Ruth Blog.

Since 1992, House of Ruth has filled an important social need: providing 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.