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Dear Friends,

Thank you to those who were able to make it to our Open House/Give to the Max Day event last month.  We loved meeting you and answering your questions about Ruth's House!  Through donations given that night and online, we raised about $1400!

Read on to learn about an exciting opportunity for volunteers and Ruth's House residents, current and past, to sing with the St. Olaf Manitou Singers during a chapel service.

Our Christmas wish this year is for safe shelter for every woman, man, and child.  From everyone at Ruth's House, Merry Christmas and may you have a blessed Holiday season!
Come Sing with Us

You are invited to sing with the St. Olaf Manitou Singers and join their performance during a chapel service at Boe Chapel on campus on Sunday,  February 11th.  Women high school age and up, volunteers and supporters of Ruth's House, as well as current and former residents are invited!  No previous singing experience required.

The first rehearsal is in January.  To find out more details, please reply to this email
Volunteer Spotlight 
Samantha Lane is our volunteer spotlight this month.  This lady is talented!  She helped organize our Open House last month (even making decorations and hand sewing our tour guide badges) and has jumped right in on the Gala Committee.  Samantha's caring personality shines and she has a heart for our mission.  We are so glad that she is part of the amazing Ruth's House volunteer team!

Samantha writes:  I grew up in Houlton, Wisconsin with my mother, father, sister and brother. I moved around a bit from middle school to high school but ended up with my mother, step father, and brother in St Croix Falls, Wisconsin. I have a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in Psychology and also studied Women’s and Gender Studies.

After college I worked at a women’s shelter in Wisconsin for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. I took some time off from pursuing further schooling to care for my grandmother who had Alzheimer’s disease. I have lived in Dundas, Minnesota for a couple of years now and life is always busy with my husband Samuel, dog Macadamia, and cats Peanut and Pistachio.

I began volunteering for Ruth’s because I felt the need to contribute in the area to helping survivors of domestic violence.  Ruth’s House does amazing things for women in the area and I hope to continue to help in any way possible.
Volunteer Opportunities
Gift Wrappers Wanted! - Join us on Tuesday, December 20th from 9-11am at our Outreach office to wrap donated Christmas presents for our residents.  Please email suzzannef.ruthhouse@gmail.com for more details. 

  Childcare Volunteers - Come play with the kids while their moms attend weekly meetings and classes.  Short shifts available Wednesday evenings and once a month on Sunday afternoons.

Tile Installer - We are in need of someone with tile laying skills to help out with installation in the dining and laundry room.

Front Desk Receptionist - Love helping others and have availability during weekdays?  We are looking for front desk receptionists to help out at the shelter on Monday, Thursday, & Friday mornings.

Contractor or Handyperson - We are looking for contractors to help with needed repairs at the shelter for a variety of projects.  Know how to fix a bicycle or lay tile? Help with lawn care or landscaping? Consider volunteering at Ruth's House!

Graphic Design or IT Support -  Have graphic design skills, or technical know-how?  We could always use your help! 

Interested in becoming a Ruth's House Volunteer?  Email suzzannef.ruthshouse@gmail.com
Christmas Wish List
Make an in-kind donation - If you would like to offer larger items please contact Ruth's House at info.ruthshousemn.org before dropping off items.   Thank you!
New donation policy here: https://ruthshousemn.org/how-you-can-help/donate-supplies/donation-policy/
  • A new 40" flat screen TV
  • Walen 3 in 1 flat screen tv stand - Walmart.com
  • 2 new recliners for 3rd floor
  • Couch covers for sofa and loveseat - beige or brown
  • Walmart Gift Cards
  • Menards Gift Cards
  • Faribault Aquatic Center passes
  • Dining room table set for 12
  • Fareway Foods Gift Cards
  • Faribault Community Center passes
Now you can shop with convenience from our Amazon Wish list!  

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/?ie=UTF8&cid=AB6E3G7O3EK4P

Did you know you could raise money for Ruth's House each time you make an Amazon purchase?  The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible smile.amazon.com purchases.
 
If you’re an eligible Thrivent Financial member and have Choice Dollars® available to direct, please keep us in mind. For more info or to direct Choice Dollars, call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice.” Or click here: http://bit.ly/XJrPZN.
 
Save the Date

February 10, 2018

The Hearts Gala benefiting Ruth’s House

American Legion

Faribault, MN

R.S.V.P. by January 31, 2017
info.ruthshouse@gmail.com

Visit our website http://ruthshousemn.org for the most up to date information and list of auction items!






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