Los Angeles House of Ruth

06/12/2026

A heartfelt thank you to First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood for their generosity and compassion! 💜 This dedicated group of volunteers assembled 50 sack lunches for our clients, each packed with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, cookies, crackers, juice, a mandarin orange, and a fruit snack.

These lunches provide more than nourishment—they offer comfort, care, and a reminder that our community stands together to support individuals and families in need.

We are deeply grateful for community partners like First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood who help make a difference, one meal at a time. Thank you for sharing your time, kindness, and commitment to serving others!

06/09/2026

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health affects everyone—and conversations about emotional well-being are essential to preventing violence and building healthier relationships.

This Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize that many men face challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, isolation, and societal pressure to remain silent about their struggles. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

At the Los Angeles House of Ruth, we believe that promoting mental wellness, healthy coping skills, and open communication can help foster safer families and communities. By encouraging men and boys to prioritize their mental health, we can help break cycles of violence and create pathways toward healing.

06/05/2026

At Los Angeles House of Ruth, we take pride in providing a safe, welcoming environment for the individuals and families we serve. Our spacious, clean rooms offer comfort, privacy, and a place to rest and rebuild during challenging times. Every room is thoughtfully maintained to help residents feel at home while they focus on healing, growth, and new beginnings. ❤️

06/02/2026

Leaving an abusive relationship takes immense courage. Abuse is rooted in power and control, and when a survivor chooses to leave, that control is threatened. In response, an abusive partner may retaliate in harmful ways.

For many survivors, the period immediately after leaving is the most dangerous time.

Leaving an abusive relationship is not something anyone should have to navigate alone. At Los Angeles House of Ruth, survivors can access safe shelter, counseling, advocacy, legal support, and resources designed to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and security.

05/29/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteer., Vanessa Garcia Jacobs , for stopping by the Los Angeles House of Ruth with snacks and clothing donations for our ladies. Your kindness, generosity, and support mean so much to the women we serve.

Help us continue to serve by
sharing our posts on social media
, visiting our website to learn about who we are and what we do
, and donating (Our government funding has been drastically reduced)

https://losangeleshouseofruth.com/ways-to-help/donate/

05/27/2026

Many women leave abusive partners with very little or nothing at all. This is extremely common in situations involving domestic violence.
Abuse often includes financial control, isolation, intimidation, and manipulation that make it difficult to leave safely. Many survivors may leave suddenly to protect themselves or their children, sometimes taking only:

• identification documents
• a phone
• medications
• children’s essentials
• a small bag of clothing

Some leave without access to:

• money or bank accounts
t• ransportation
• housing
• credit cards
• personal belongings
• employment records
• support systems

Abusive partners may intentionally:

• control finances
• prevent employment
• monitor spending
• ruin credit
• withhold important documents
i• solate survivors from family and friends

This is one reason organizations like Los Angeles House of Ruth and other shelters are so important — they help provide emergency shelter, food, counseling, children’s services, housing support, and help rebuild stability after leaving dangerous situations.

If you need help, call our office at 323.266.4139

Please help us continue to serve by:
• Sharing our posts on social media

Our government funding has been drastically reduced

• Visiting our website to learn about who we are and what we do, and to make a donation.

https://losangeleshouseofruth.com/

05/23/2026

If you are unable to attend Alicia Cruz's fundraiser this Sunday, the family has established a GoFundMe page to help ease the financial burden of Alicia's services. Please donate here.

Our mother, Alicia Cruz, was a beautiful soul who would help anyone with anything … Cleotilde Ramirez needs your support for Honoring Our Beloved Alicia Cruz

05/22/2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic loss of a mother whose life was taken too soon. This heartbreaking act of domestic violence has left family, friends, and loved ones devastated as they mourn an unimaginable loss.

The Los Angeles House of Ruth encourages our community to come together in love and support for a memorial gathering and fundraiser to help ease the burden of funeral expenses during this painful time.

This gathering is not only to honor her life and memory, but also to surround her family with compassion and care as they grieve.

📍 3051 Rosalind Place, Los Angeles, CA 90023
📅 This Sunday, May 24, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📞 If you can’t attend but want to donate please call the LaHR at 323.266.4139

No contribution is too small, and every act of kindness will make a meaningful difference.
We ask everyone to keep this family in your prayers and to join us in standing together against domestic violence and in support of healing for all those affected.

05/19/2026

When domestic violence happens in the home, children are affected too.
Behind closed doors, many children are experiencing fear, instability, and trauma that can shape their emotional and physical well-being for years to come.
The statistics are heartbreaking:�• 30% to 60% of intimate partner violence perpetrators also abuse children in the household.�• Children witnessed violence in nearly 1 in 4 (22%) intimate partner violence cases filed in state courts.�• 40% of child abuse victims also report experiencing domestic violence.�• The U.S. Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect identified domestic violence as a major precursor to child abuse and neglect fatalities in the United States.
Children who grow up surrounded by violence are more likely to struggle with anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and difficulties feeling safe and secure. No child should have to live in fear.
At Los Angeles House of Ruth, we are committed to helping survivors and their children find safety, healing, and hope. By supporting families impacted by domestic violence, we can help break generational cycles of abuse and build brighter futures for children.
Together, we can create homes where children feel protected, valued, and safe.

05/14/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make Mother’s Day beautiful for the mothers at the Los Angeles House of Ruth.
Our campaign was a great success; we exceeded our goal, and for dozens of mothers, this year’s celebration looked very different from last year’s — safer, more peaceful, and filled with hope.

Thank you again for standing with our mothers.