House of Ruth: Blog

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 early 80s, it began sweeping silently through the gay community like a plague. The research was sparse, and it was years before President Reagan even […]

“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, House of Ruth Client Last month, we sat down with our long-time client, Dwight, who shared his story with the community. “My name is Dwight […]

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 a Housing Case Manager, I work with about 24 clients who utilize House of Ruth’s Long-Term Housing Program. Here are some of the things I […]

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, at risk of losing their homes, or need financial help. We provide three vital types of housing: long-term, short-term, and emergency shelter. This month, we […]

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.