The Los Angeles House of Ruth offers a safe and secure haven for homeless families, many of whom are homeless due to domestic violence.
News & Events
LAHR Annual Bingo & Silent Auction Set for October 17
The annual evening, titled Generosity & Kindness the Recipe for Hope featuring bingo, silent auction, raffle, dinner and drinks, will be held October 17th at St. Cyril of Jerusalem in Encino from 6-10 pm. Doors open at 5pm at 15520 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436. 100% of the proceeds support the programs of the shelter which have been…
Federal Judge Blocks HUD Takeover of Los Angeles Homelessness Funding
Aug. 13, 2026 — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to take control of federal homelessness funding in Los Angeles County. U.S. District Judge David O. Carter issued a preliminary injunction finding that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) acted arbitrarily and capriciously when it suspended the Los…
A Summer Tradition: LA House of Ruth Girls Attend Camp Mariastella
This August, the girls of the Los Angeles House of Ruth had the opportunity to experience one of our most treasured summer traditions: Camp Mariastella. For decades, dating back to the 1980s, Sister Jennifer Gaeta and Sister Patricia McGowan have helped make it possible for the girls of House of Ruth to spend time at…
Los Angeles House of Ruth Programs & Services
The primary goal of Los Angeles House of Ruth (LAHR) is to empower women to move from abuse and dependency to independence and success. For over 45 years, we have provided wrap around services and shelter to over 6,500 women and children, with a remarkable 95% success rate at placing them into permanent housing!
Hear first hand how the services the Los Angeles House of Ruth provides are helping formally homeless women — many who are victims of domestic violence — achieve independence and a new life.