About Ruth’s House of Hope

Ruth’s House has nine emergency/transitional housing units for homeless women and their children. The residents may face one of many different issues and are provided with safe shelter, food, and access to trained professionals. As a Carleton student, you can help out by providing childcare to give the mothers a break.

  • Contacts: Ava Roh ’27 and Paige Peters ’29,
  • Location: Faribault, transportation is provided (become a campus driver!)
  • Join Time: Any time
  • Commitment: Weekly, Sunday afternoons, for a couple of hours, and you can choose when to volunteer
  • Prework: Does not take too long, but required by Carleton and RH

Carleton College & Faribault, Minn.
Weekly Commitment

Ruth’s House, an emergency and transitional housing program, offers 9 family units for homeless women and their children and also several units of off-site supportive housing within the community. This housing program offers women and families space and time to begin healing and rebuilding their lives. Residents may stay at Ruth’s House for up to 24 months. Volunteers assist with a variety of tasks, such as supervising children and sorting donations. Volunteers visit Ruth’s House on at least a weekly basis. Please contact Ava or Paige for the current schedule.

Visit the Ruth’s House website

Contact Ava or Paige to be added to the email list!