HouseLine House of Ruth Maryland
Changing Attitudes. Saving Lives.
SPRING 2025
INSIDE PAGE 2 Letter from our Executive Director HRM Board of Directors
PAGE 3 Volunteer Chronicles Special Thanks Our Annual Report
THRIVING THRIVING SURVIVING
Say cheese! House of Ruth Maryland gathers for a quarterly staff meeting.
Beyond
A Special HRM Client Story
Julia* was in a cycle of uncertainty. She felt isolated. A Spanish-speaking immigrant navigating an unfamiliar country, she endured years of emotional and physical abuse. Julia ultimately turned to House of Ruth Maryland’s Highlandtown location. She was afraid to report the abuse she experienced due to concerns about her legal status, a lack of understanding about the resources available to her, and fear of her abusive husband. Her decision to contact House of Ruth Maryland changed the course of her path. Our team immediately began connecting Julia with several programs that collaborated to provide support. A legal advocate helped her file for a protective order against her husband. While this process unfolded, she was enrolled in trauma-informed counseling and provided access to our food pantry. The cross-collaboration between different programs allowed us to address Julia’s immediate needs while empowering her to make informed decisions about her future. As a result, she is on the path of rebuilding her life and securing stable employment. Julia is also in the process of applying for immigration relief—something she had never imagined was possible. *Names have been changed for confidentiality.
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