Ruth’s Retreat House is a distinguished non-profit organization (5013c) dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals grappling with challenges such as substance abuse, mental health issues, domestic violence, homelessness, and HIV. Drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Ruth, characterized by unwavering faith and perseverance, we inspire to be an instrument in transforming lives.
Ruth's Retreat House relies on the generosity of our community to ensure we can continue providing comprehensive support and resources to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Your support directly impacts our ability to empower our clients to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Here are some of our most pressing needs:
1. Financial Support for Housing Assistance:
Need: Secure and affordable housing is crucial for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Many of our clients face housing instability and are at risk of homelessness.
How You Can Help: Your financial contributions can help us expand our housing assistance programs, providing rental subsidies, security deposits, and utility assistance, allowing our clients to maintain stable housing and focus on their well-being.
2. Funding for Nutritional Support and Meal Programs:
Need: Proper nutrition is essential for managing HIV and maintaining overall health. Many of our clients struggle to access nutritious food due to financial constraints or limited mobility.
How You Can Help: Donations can help us provide healthy meals, nutritional counseling, and grocery assistance, ensuring our clients receive the dietary support they need to thrive.
3. Resources for Transportation Assistance:
Need: Access to medical appointments, pharmacies, and support services is vital for our clients. However, many face transportation barriers due to limited income or lack of accessible transportation options.
How You Can Help: Your contributions can help us provide transportation vouchers, gas cards, and support for our transportation program, ensuring our clients can access the care and services they need.
4. Support for Mental Health and Wellness Programs:
Need: Living with HIV/AIDS can present significant emotional and psychological challenges. Many of our clients require access to mental health counseling, support groups, and wellness programs to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression.
How You Can Help: Your support can help us expand our mental health services, including individual and group counseling, stress management workshops, and mindfulness programs, promoting the emotional well-being of our clients.
5. Volunteers to Expand Our Reach:
Need: Passionate and dedicated volunteers are essential to our success. Volunteers can assist with administrative tasks, event planning, fundraising efforts, and providing direct support to our clients.
How You Can Help: If you have time and skills to share, consider volunteering at Ruth's Retreat House. Your contribution can make a significant difference in the lives of our clients and our organization.
6. Advocacy and Awareness Initiatives:
Need: Stigma and misinformation surrounding HIV/AIDS continue to be significant barriers to care and support.
How You Can Help: Support our efforts to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, educate the community, and advocate for policies that promote the rights and well-being of individuals living with the virus.
Your generosity can make a profound impact on the lives of individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps us continue our vital work. Thank you for your support.
At Ruth's Retreat House, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality care and support, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic.
We recognize that systemic inequities and disparities have historically created barriers to care for marginalized communities, particularly those disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS.
We are deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for our clients, staff, volunteers, and partners.
We acknowledge that individuals living with HIV/AIDS come from diverse backgrounds and face unique challenges.
Our Commitment:
We will actively work to eliminate disparities in access to care and support services for all individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
We will ensure our services are culturally competent and responsive to the diverse needs of our clients.
We will foster a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting a sense of belonging for all staff and volunteers.
We will actively engage with community partners and stakeholders to address systemic inequities and advocate for policies that promote health equity for all.
We will continuously evaluate our progress towards equity goals and hold ourselves accountable for creating a truly inclusive and equitable organization.
Ruth's Retreat House believes that building a just and equitable society requires ongoing effort and commitment. We pledge to continue learning, growing, and working towards a future where all individuals living with HIV/AIDS have the opportunity to thrive.
Organization name
Ruth's Retreat House
Causes
Mental and Behavioral Health
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
6751 BIG SPRINGS DR