To sustain our mission to provide a comprehensive array of services to domestic violence survivors in Defiance, Paulding, Fulton, Henry and Williams Counties, House of Ruth relies on the generous contributions from individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the area. Whether your company or organization has $1,000 or $100,000 in charitable dollars set aside, The House of Ruth has an opportunity for you to become a community partner. We can tailor a giving program to your company’s budget and philanthropic needs. Every dollar will allow us to continue to provide the highest quality domestic violence education and support services in the five county area.
Item Donations
When individuals come into our shelter they often come with little to no belongings. The House of Ruth provides our residents with any basic items they may need including hygienic items, food, as well as anything they need for their children such as diapers, wipes, and formula. The House of Ruth relies on the generous contributions from the community for many of these items. Donation needs vary based on what we have in our donation room. For the latest list of agency needs check out our wish list below or for more information about donating call The House of Ruth at 1-800-782-8555.
Open Donation Drop-Off: Please drop off at The United Way
Location: 608 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512
Office number: 419-782-3510 to schedule a drop-off time
Wish List
- Cleaning products
- New or used household items (gently used pots, pans, dinnerware etc.)
- Laundry Soap
- Diapers (especially in larger sizes)
- Wipes
- Pull-ups
- Pillows
- Cots
- New Women’s underwear in all sizes
- New bras
- New women’s crew cut and ankle socks
- Women’s Shampoo and Conditioner Sets
- Canned food/Canned Veggies/boxed meal kits
- Women’s Birthday Gifts
- Toilet Paper
- Paper towels
- Dryer Sheets
- Deodorant
- Garbage Bags
- Multicultural hair care products
- Gift cards to Wal-Mart, Kroger, Chief or Meijer
- Gas Cards
- Compact umbrellas (tote size)
- Bags of individually wrapped candy
***Please Note That We Do Not Accept Donations of Hotel/Travel Sized Items***
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We are here for you. Whenever you need us, at no cost to you. House of Ruth provides support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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Your investment in our mission provides safety, healing, and justice for more than 150 survivors annually.
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1-800-782-8555
tammyr@theccfa.org
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