Housing Services - Ruth's House

Call; visit website Apply for housing by visiting https://ruthshousemn.org/apply-for-housing/ and downloading the application form Once completed either:

Email the completed form as an attachment to [email protected].
Print and bring in the application in person
Mail form to Ruth’s House
Fax it to: (507)334-2487

Fees

Donations accepted

Service area

Rice County, MN

Access point for Coordinated Entry housing programs.

Provides emergency and transitional shelter with supportive services for women and their children experiencing homelessness. Shelter includes family units with private bedrooms and shared common areas, emphasizing community living and shared responsibilities.

Basic Needs provided:

- Laundry facilities

- Limited food support

- Phone and internet access

- Personal care items

- Shelter

Supportive Services include:

- 24-hour staff support

- Case management

- Employment and life-skills education

- Personal advocacy

- Referrals and connections to other community resources

- Support groups

Permanent Supportive Housing:

- Offers rental assistance for a limited number of off-site permanent supportive housing units for families experiencing homelessness who face additional barriers, such as disability

- Ongoing supportive services to promote long-term housing stability

Volunteers, Donations, and Material assistance:

- Accepts volunteers, financial contributions, and in-kind donations

- Current organizational needs are listed here https://ruthshousemn.org/how-you-can-help/donate-supplies/needs-list/

Last Assured

01/14/2026

What's Here

Cleaning Product Donation Programs Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs Diaper Donation Programs Toy/Game Donation Programs Homeless Shelter Volunteer Opportunities School Supplies Donation Programs Transitional Housing/Shelter Housing Related Coordinated Entry

Providing organization

Ruth's House

Provides transitional housing in a safe, supportive, and healing environment to women and families