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Thank You for Making VOICES: 25th Anniversary Gala a Success!

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for the VOICES 25th Anniversary Gala. Your presence and support helped us celebrate 25 years of serving LGBTQ+ youth and working toward a future where every young person can thrive. Together, we raised critical funds to continue providing housing, healthcare, and support to the most vulnerable in our community.

We couldn’t have reached this milestone without you. As Ruth Ellis once said, “The only way we can get any place is by being together.” Thank you for standing with us as we continue this journey together.

Stay tuned for upcoming events and ways to stay involved with Ruth Ellis Center!

In the meantime, learn more about our Legacy Sponsor, HAP and HAP CareSource!

Bringing our vision to the world.

Fundraising, volunteerism, and special events are not just platforms for sharing our mission, vision, and principles. They are opportunities for personal growth, learning, and making a difference.

It is our way of engaging with young people and providing a feeling of community in a range of uplifting and forward-thinking ways.

Each touchpoint also offers the opportunity to educate and spread awareness among existing and future supporters and extend our reach in local areas and beyond.

Ruth Ellis Center events range in subject matter and scale. We are always looking for new collaborators and volunteers. Contact us today if you want to get involved, sponsor an event, or hear more about the Center.

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Fundraise

Help us reach our financial goals through collaborative fundraising efforts.

Volunteer

Become a volunteer at one of our upcoming events.

Sponsorship

Support REC by sponsoring an event, from an individual or group level.

Our Podcast

Exploring current topics through the voices of those continuing Ruth Ellis’ legacy.

When people craved connection most during the COVID-19 pandemic, we launched the VOICES of Ruth Ellis Center podcast as a small but mighty way to stay in touch with our local, national, and global communities.

VOICES of Ruth Ellis Center looks at current issues through a new lens: candid interviews with REC staff, youth, community partners, funders, and thought leaders nationwide.

Catch the latest VOICES of Ruth Ellis Center on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Breaker, Overcast, RadioPublic, or Pocket Casts.

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We celebrate women that inspire us this month, including two powerhouse leaders at Ruth Ellis Center: Kathie Griffin, associate director of Health Equity and Outreach and program manager for the Center for Lesbian and Queer Girls (CLQ), and Harmony Harris, Health Equity Manager of the Drop-In Center.

Learn more about these essential programs and how they welcome, support, and uplift women in our community.

We’ll also share more details about the Center’s exclusive collaboration with local entrepreneur Sepia Coffee.

March 2024

Hey y'all! Have you missed us? We're so grateful for your patience and support during our short break. Thanks a bunch!

This month, we're focusing on faith and resiliency. We're excited to have you join us for an engaging conversation with our colleagues.

We'll also give you the rundown on where you can find us around town during Pride Month festivities. Trust us, you won't want to miss a minute!

June 2024

Pride 2024 is in the books! We’re thrilled to take this time to share all the awesomeness in and around town last month, including the exhilarating Catfight for the Crown. There’s so much to cover and so little time! Tune in; you’ll want to hear every minute of this one!

July 2024