More than 600 women and children who have been homeless and abused find housing and the supportive services they need at House of Ruth. A program of intensive services delivered in nurturing, low density dwellings provides women and children with the tools they need to build safe and stable lives. Nearly all of the women at House of Ruth are survivors of childhood neglect and abuse. Learning to cope with the impact of repeated instances of abuse throughout their lives is critical to the women’s capacity to achieve and sustain stability.