House of RUTH helps women, children and families in greatest need and with very limited resources to build safe, stable lives and achieve their highest potential. Serving the district of columbia since 1976, house of RUTH provides vulnerable, abused women and children with nurturing housing and comprehensive supportive services. The women are dealing with a variety of challenges, such as domestic violence, homelessness, life-long histories of abuse, mental health issues, substance abuse recovery and DEEP poverty. More than 1,000 women and children are assisted annually.