House of Ruth

10/11/2026

Today is National Coming Out Day, a time to celebrate authenticity, courage and the freedom to be yourself. Coming out is a deeply personal experience, and we recognize that it may not always feel possible or safe. When someone chooses to share who they are, it can help foster greater understanding, acceptance and connection while strengthening visibility for the LGBTQ+ community.

For resources and support for living openly at home, at work and in your community, visit

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10/09/2026

Today is DAF Day! DAF stands for Donor Advised Funds, which are tax-advantaged charitable giving accounts, similar to a 401(k) for retirement or a Health Saving Account (HSA) for health care expenses. Anyone can open a DAF and we hope you’ll consider a gift in support of House of Ruth from your Donor Advised Fund.

To find out more about DAFs and how to use them to reach your charitable objectives, contact your bank or financial advisor.

10/06/2026

Remember House of Ruth in your estate plans today! Planning ahead for the future is a great way to maximize your gift and ensure a legacy of support. Talk to your advisor about including House of Ruth as a beneficiary in your retirement plans, Life Insurance, IRA, Charitable Trusts, or stocks. For more information, please contact [email protected].

10/01/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Middletown Lions Club for their generous donation to House of Ruth! Your support helps us continue providing safe housing, essential resources, and compassionate services to individuals and families impacted by HIV/AIDS in our community. Thank you for making a difference!

09/29/2026

“The Food and Drug Administration approved a once-daily HIV pill from Gilead that could help simplify care for some patients whose virus is already under control but who remain on complicated treatment regimens.” Read more at the link:

The new pill is also aimed at people who are doing well on a single-tablet regimen, including Biktarvy, and want to switch to a new treatment.

09/27/2026

September 27 is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to help stop HIV stigma and encourage HIV testing, prevention, and treatment among gay and bisexual men.

09/22/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the V. V. Cooke Foundation for its continued support of House of Ruth and our mission. The foundation’s Executive Director, Carl M. Thomas, shared, “We’re proud to continue to be among your investors.”

Longtime community partners make an incredible difference in our ability to provide housing and vital support services to people and families impacted by HIV/AIDS. We are deeply grateful for the V. V. Cooke Foundation’s ongoing investment in our work and in the people we serve.

09/18/2026

Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD). House of Ruth joins with organizations and communities across the country to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by people aging with HIV. We remain committed to challenging HIV-related stigma, discrimination, and misinformation while helping ensure that adults over 50 have access to accurate information about prevention, care, and treatment. Together, we can build greater understanding, encourage open conversations, and support people living and aging with HIV.

09/13/2026

Tonight’s Open Stage Sunday at Play!

09/12/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Let’s Celebrate Pride in Louisville! Today is the Louisville Pride Festival and we hope to see our community out celebrating a day of acceptance, connection, and love!

On September 12, 2026, we’re celebrating the 11th annual Louisville Pride Festival and bringing Pride back to Bardstown Road for a full day rooted in joy,