House Of Ruth Maryland

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Basic Information

Address: 2201 Argonne Drive Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone Number: (410) 889-0840
Fax Number: (410) 889-9347

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Domestic Violence
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Women and Children
Ages for Volunteer: 16+
Hours of Service: 3-4 hour sessions
Minimum Hours Required: 3 hours a month
Days of Service: Opportunities available 7 days a week
Mission Statement:

The House Of Ruth Maryland leads the fight to end violence against women and their children by confronting the attitudes, behaviors and systems that perpetuate it, and by providing victims with the services necessary to rebuild their lives safely and free of fear.

Program History:

The House Of Ruth Maryland was founded in May of 1977 by a coalition of women’s organizations, religious groups, service providers, and elected officials to provide a safe haven for victims of domestic violence and their children. In November of 1977 we opened Baltimore’s first crisis shelter for these victims in a row house on North Calvert Street. The shelter was staffed by one paid staffed person and a voluntary Board of Directors.

Today the House Of Ruth Maryland is recognized as one of the nation’s most comprehensive domestic violence centers and has a staff of more than ninety. Our voluntary leadership consists of a thirty member Board of Directors and an Advisory Committee.

Additional Information:

We are always looking for new volunteers to welcome into our family!  If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Kayla Newton, at (410) 554-8449, or by email at knewton@hruthmd.org.