House of Ruth

What House of Ruth does

House of Ruth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1976 in Washington, D.C., providing a continuum of services to women, children, and families affected by domestic violence and houselessness. Its service portfolio centers on three core programs: Housing Services (12 supportive housing programs across all 8 wards of D.C., serving 500+ women and children annually, with 6 programs for single women and 6 for families), the Domestic Violence Support Center (the region's only no-cost, unlimited outpatient counseling center for survivors, serving approximately 400 individuals per year and 39,261 cumulative hours of free counseling), and Kidspace Child and Family Development Center (a NAEYC-accredited, OSSE "High Quality" early childhood education center serving up to 84 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years). The organization is governed by an independent board, led by President & CEO Sandra Jackson, and employs 51-100 staff.

The underlying operational stack is standard nonprofit infrastructure: website-based donation systems, donor and case management software, email marketing, and the organization's public web presence. There are no proprietary technology platforms, AI/ML systems, or APIs disclosed. Distribution is achieved through direct intake (phone, email, web), government and social-services referrals (DC agencies, DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, DC Victim Service Hotline), and clinical partnerships (notably MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for onsite multi-generational therapy at Kidspace).

House of Ruth's revenue model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack with no fee-for-service pricing: individual donations (one-time and recurring), corporate partnerships and event sponsorships (tiers up to $150,000), planned giving and estate donations (bequests, charitable remainder trusts, securities), federal/state/local government grants and contracts supporting housing programs, in-kind donations (vehicles via CARS, Amazon wish lists), and cryptocurrency donations via The Giving Block. All services to program participants are free of charge. Geographic operations are exclusively within Washington, D.C., with explicit non-affiliation with similarly named organizations in Maryland, Los Angeles, and Claremont.

Name

House of Ruth

Legal name

House of Ruth

Website

https://houseofruth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

House of Ruth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 in Washington, D.C., operating 12 supportive housing programs, the Domestic Violence Support Center, and the Kidspace Child and Family Development Center to serve women, children, and families affected by domestic violence and houselessness.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services - Domestic Violence and Homelessness Support

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Supportive housing programs
• Trauma-informed counseling
• Child and family development
• Homelessness nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monetary donations from individual supporters through the organization's website. Donors can make monthly recurring gifts or one-time contributions.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events such as the 50th Anniversary Celebration, with sponsorship tiers ranging from $5,000 to $150,000. Corporate giving programs including employee matching gifts.
3. Planned Giving and Estate Donations: Bequests, charitable remainder trusts, retirement fund beneficiary designations, donor advised fund grants, and life insurance beneficiary designations. Stock and securities donations.
4. Government Grants and Contracts: Federal, state, and local government funding to support housing programs and services. The organization operates 12 housing programs with government support.
5. In-Kind Donations: Gifts of goods, services, and products including vehicles through CARS, wish list items for housing programs, and in-kind donations for families.
6. Cryptocurrency Donations: Cryptocurrency donations accepted through partnership with The Giving Block, immediately converted to fiat currency.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

House of Ruth provides a comprehensive continuum of free services to survivors of domestic violence and homelessness in Washington, D.C., including 12 supportive housing programs (6 for single women and 6 for families), the Domestic Violence Support Center offering no-cost unlimited outpatient counseling, and the Kidspace Child and Family Development Center delivering trauma-informed early childhood education and family support services.

Product overview

House of Ruth operates a multi-service nonprofit organization providing a continuum of services for survivors of domestic violence and homelessness. The portfolio consists of three core service lines: (1) Housing Services offering 12 supportive housing programs for single women and families across Washington, D.C.; (2) the Domestic Violence Support Center (DVSC) providing free, unlimited counseling and mental health services; and (3) Kidspace Child and Family Development Center offering trauma-informed early childhood education and family support. Additional offerings include planned giving programs, the annual Gifts for Families holiday initiative, Van Run mobile outreach, and event speaking services. All housing programs provide case management, life skills training, financial services, and connections to community resources, while DVSC and Kidspace operate as standalone services that also support housing participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Domestic Violence Support Center (DVSC): A free counseling service for anyone who has experienced domestic violence, providing crisis intervention and mental health assistance to women and children affected by domestic violence.
• Kidspace

Products and services

• Housing Services Safe housing and supportive services for single women and families experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Includes 12 housing programs across all 8 wards of Washington, D.C., with 6 programs serving single women (24/7 staffed residential) and 6 programs serving families through rent-subsidized apartments with comprehensive wraparound services.
• Domestic Violence Support Center (DVSC) Free, confidential counseling and case management services for survivors of domestic violence. Provides individual counseling, case management, therapy, and trauma-informed care for approximately 400 individuals annually with no insurance or payment required.
• Kidspace Child and Family Development Center No-cost, trauma-informed child and family development center providing high-quality early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. NAEYC-accredited and rated High Quality by OSSE, with 10 classrooms serving up to 84 children, including on-site speech, occupational, and music therapy.
• Planned Giving & Estate Planning Legacy giving options for donors including charitable bequests, IRA beneficiary designations, donor advised fund succession, life insurance beneficiary designations, appreciated securities donations, and real estate gifts.
• Gifts for Families Annual holiday gift program ensuring every program participant receives gifts during the holidays. Children receive at least two presents each, and adults receive gift cards to select their own gifts. Includes corporate and individual sponsorship options.
• Event Speaking & Workshops House of Ruth staff provide workshops, conferences, community gatherings, and speaking engagements on domestic violence, homelessness, and healing topics. Available for panel discussions and community outreach programs in both in-person and virtual formats, with 3-week advance notice.
• Van Run Outreach Mobile outreach program providing food, clothing, blankets, shelter referrals, and compassionate support to homeless individuals on the streets of Washington, D.C.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ women and children provided safe housing annually through 12 programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Zahara Marley Jolie / Zahara Jewelry LineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 May 2026Zahara Marley Jolie, adopted daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, launched a jewelry line whose proceeds support House of Ruth shelters in Los Angeles. This partnership generates charitable donations through product sales.
• MedStar Georgetown University HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-generational therapy partnership bringing clinical expertise onsite at Kidspace Child and Family Development Center. Wellness clinicians provide services to children, parents, and teachers through this collaboration.
• CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle donation partner enabling donors to contribute cars, boats, trucks, RVs, Jet Skis, or snowmobiles to House of Ruth through a no-cost, no-hassle process.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Deloitte Impact Day brings Deloitte employees to volunteer with House of Ruth programs, supporting career development workshops and empowerment initiatives for women.
• Deloitte Impact Day: Career KickstarterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual corporate volunteer program where Deloitte employees support House of Ruth through career empowerment workshops for women, helping participants develop professional skills.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAEYC accreditation for Kidspace Child and Family Development Center, indicating national recognition for high-quality early childhood education standards.
• Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC government agency that has rated Kidspace as 'High Quality' childcare provider, supporting eligibility for D.C. Child Care Subsidy and Head Start programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Miriam's Kitchen: DC nonprofit ending chronic homelessness through housing, meals, and wraparound services. Comparable operating model and same DC market, though it serves all genders rather than women/children specifically.
• SOME (So Others Might Eat): DC-based comprehensive anti-poverty nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, job training, and social services. Comparable integrated-service and DC-specific delivery model.
• Sasha Bruce Youthwork: DC nonprofit serving youth and families experiencing homelessness, including family housing and youth shelter. Comparable family-housing and DC-specific delivery model.
• N Street Village: DC-based nonprofit serving women experiencing homelessness with a continuum of housing, day services, and health/employment support. Most direct comparable in terms of mission, geography, and integrated service model.
• Thrive DC: DC nonprofit offering day services, case management, and housing support for people experiencing homelessness. Smaller-scale but directly comparable services and geography.
• House of Ruth Maryland: Separate but similarly-named Maryland organization providing domestic violence and homeless services. Direct comparable on mission and program mix; the org explicitly disclaims affiliation with this peer.
• House of Ruth (Los Angeles): Separate LA-based domestic violence and homelessness nonprofit. Shares name, mission, and program mix; receives a portion of Zahara Marley Jolie's jewelry line proceeds alongside DC House of Ruth.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command: National faith-based social services provider operating shelter, housing, and family programs in DC. Overlapping services but with a much broader footprint and faith-based delivery.
• Catholic Charities of Washington, DC: Large regional social services agency operating housing, family services, and counseling across DC. Sandra Jackson previously worked here; broader portfolio but overlapping service lines.

Emerging players

• Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC): DC-based nonprofit providing legal advocacy, case management, and trauma-informed support to crime victims including DV survivors. Mission-aligned complement rather than a direct housing operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@houseofruthdc
• Facebookfacebook.com/HouseOfRuthDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/houseofruthdc
• Instagraminstagram.com/houseofruthdc
• Xx.com/HouseofRuthDC

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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