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Ruth Ellis Center

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Named in honor of a resilient Detroit icon, Ruth Ellis Center works to create a supportive environment and community for LGBTQ+ young people. Black Lives Always Matter Listen to our podcast VOICES of REC! open.spotify.com/show/0ctmHaGNIk19x…

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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
On what would have been her 127th birthday, July 23, we reflect on the many parts of who Ruth was. Though she never had the chance to see impact of the doors she helped opened through her own earthly eyes, her legacy lives on. Happy Birthday, Ruth ❤️
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Due to hazardous air conditions, drop-in services will remain closed today, Friday, July 17. We apologize for the inconvenience and expect to resume services as scheduled next week. Please take care of yourself and your community by following local guidance on best practices to limit risk.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Due to hazardous air conditions, drop-in services will be closed today, Thursday, July 16. We apologize for the inconvenience and expect to resume services as scheduled next week.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
💫 Ruth Ellis Day has Been Rescheduled🖤 As black history month comes to a close, we want to extend an invite to celebrate the life and legacy of Ruth Ellis with the annual Ruth Ellis Day NEW Date: Saturday, February 28th, 2026 1Pm to 3pm at our admin facility, 95 Victor St., Highland Park, MI.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
EVENT POSTPONEMENT: Due to the weather and out of an abundance of caution, the Ruth Ellis Day celebration has been moved to Saturday, February 28th from 1pm to 3pm. We continue to extend an invite to celebrate the life and legacy of Ruth Charlotte Ellis at this new time and date.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
🎆Happy New Year’s Eve✨ Make your tax-deductible donation before midnight and start the new year knowing you stood with our community when it mattered most. Donate at the link in our profile. Or Navigate to RuthEllisCenter.org/Donate
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
We are wishing you a those you love a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year. Be safe and stay warm. #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Thank you to all our sponsors, this is going to be one for the books!
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
🎇House Party - Get Ready ✨ This year at VOICES Annual Gala, we're paying homage to the house parties Ruth Ellis once hosted. Together, we celebrate joy as resistance, community as sanctuary, and history as our guide forward. September 19. We’ll see you there. #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #Voices
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
The Ruth Ellis Institute is excited to announce another offering of Building Transformative Facilitation, training the trainers session. Join us in building your anti-racist approach to dismantling oppressive systems through intergroup facilitation skills! #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
🗣️Voices - Ruth Ellis Center Annual Gala ✨ It’s time for the annual Gala Voices! Save the date and keep a lookout for your invite via mail or email! 👀
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
One week left to make your Stride! Whether you’re fundraising alone or with your squad, there’s still time to be the change you want to see for our community. Gather your group or go it alone: tinyurl.com/StrideforPri... #StrideforPride #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #RuthEllisCenterBlockParty
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
✨ Summer Block Party🎉 We are excited for our first ever block party on Saturday, August 16th from 12 to 3pm. Though this event brings our Stride for Pride celebration to an end, this Block Party is open to everyone. We will have free food, arts and crafts activities, music, drag shows, and mo.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Every step you’ve walked has fueled real change for our community. We can’t wait to celebrate all you’ve accomplished! Save the date. Spread the word. And don’t miss your chance to Stride for the young folks in the LGBTQ+ community. Get started: tinyurl.com/StrideforPri... #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
🎇 Pride in July✨ Pride does not end in June, Pride is 365! We are excited to join E. Warren Development Corp for their Pride in July celebration. Make sure you stop by and say HI!
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
✨ Coming Vogue🎉 Every month Ruth Elis Center’s Health, Equity, and Outreach team will be bringing you a series of healthy movement and mindfulness exercises. This series is intended to get you moving and center the body and mind. This series is open to all body type and abilities. Vogue Class
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
🎇 Happy Heavenly 127th Birthday🎉 We are screaming HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the woman who started it all and who's legacy we continue. Ruth C. Ellis is our 'Motha', and we work around the clock to continue the legacy she started. Happy Birthday Motha Ruth, we love you.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Three weeks left to Stride for Pride. Three weeks left to fundraise. Three weeks left until our block party. Let’s make these last few weeks count. Join Stride for Pride today: tinyurl.com/StrideforPri... #StrideforPride #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #RuthEllisCenterBlockParty
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
❤️ Zero HIV Stigma Day - Embracing compassion, breaking barriers, and fostering understanding. Let's unite to erase the stigma, increase awareness, and support one another. #ZeroHIVStigmaDay #EndStigma #SupportLove #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
🎈 Have you Joined the Team of Striders🏃‍♀️ Friends. Food. Chosen family. All coming together to celebrate the strides we’ve made for young LGBTQ+ folks. There’s still time to join the movement, fundraise, and make an impact. Take your next step: tinyurl.com/StrideforPri... #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
✨It’s a Mayoral Candidate Forum✨ This nonpartisan, public forum is organized by service providers, like Ruth Ellis Center and will provide an opportunity for mayoral candidates to share their vision & priorities to address homelessness and housing in Detroit. #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #DetroitMayor
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Ruth Ellis Center 🎪Block Party🎈 T-minus six weeks ‘til we honor our summer Stride for Pride at our block party! What steps have you taken to Stride for Pride? Share your journey below! Get involved: tinyurl.com/StrideforPri... #StrideforPride #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #RuthEllisCenterBlockParty
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Its a 🎇 Block Party🌟 Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 16th and be prepared for some family fun at our first event Ruth Ellis Center Block Party! More details on the way!
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
✨Neighborhood Grant✨ We are the proud recipients of the 2025 Starbucks Neighborhood Grant! Thank you to @starbuckspartners for supporting our efforts to provide essential resources to at risk and unhoused LGBTQ+ young people. #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #TheStarbucksFoundation #NeighborhoodGrant
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Please join us this Thursday to hear from LGBTQ+ speakers from around the country including JM Triplett, our Education and Facilitation Manager at the Ruth Ellis Center! #VoicesOfREC #LoveIsLove #InclusionMatters #ListenNow #Michigan #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #Detroit #HighlandPark #Community #MI
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
This is our moment to leverage the transformative power of community. With every step we take, we made incredible strides for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness and instability. Join the movement today: bit.ly/stride4pride
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
🎇Happy Juneteenth🌟 As our staff take the day off the rest and reset, we want to invite you to explore your FREEDOMS on this beautiful day. We also encourage you to educate yourself on the significant s of June 19, 1865, and why this day is so monumental.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
🌟We Stride with Pride🎇 Stride for Pride is more than a walk – it’s a mission helmed by the Ruth Ellis Center to provide safety, support, and opportunity to LGBTQ+ youth facing housing insecurity, rejection, and discrimination.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
🗣️ Voices of Ruth Ellis Center🎇 Forgive the delay! We just released a new episode just in time for pride! Check out our discussion about Gender Affirming Care with Lead Outpatient Therapist, Ryan, LMSW a therapist at Ruth Ellis Center. Listen to Voices of Ruth Ellis Center podcast.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
✨ National SOGIE Center✨ The National SOGIE Center, which we are a part of is hosting a national virtual Pride Zoomathon on June 26th for youth, families and providers. Join us as we spread love, hope, and support for LGBTQIA2S+ young people and families.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
✨ Abbreviated Drop-In Center Hours✨ The Drop-In Center Hours will be shortened on Monday, June 9th and Wednesday, June 11th to 3pm to 6:30pm. During this time, we will be offering hot meals, food boxes, and clothing closet access only.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
👂 Listen to Our Ancestors🏳️‍🌈 This Pride we encourage you to take the advice of those who came before us and fought for our liberation. We support the claim that we should celebrate what makes us different. #Pride #InclusionMatters #Michigan #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #Detroit #HighlandPark
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
🏳️‍🌈 Stride with Pride🌈 This Pride we want to remind you that Pride started as a protest and the existence of trans people is a protest all itself. We stand with all members of the LGBTIQAP+ community and their commitment to living their life with resilience, PRIDE, and dignity.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
🌈Happy Pride - Stride for Pride🏳️‍⚧️ 👀 Look out for an email about Stride for Pride. This summer we have a ton of unique ways to show your solidarity with LGBTQIA+ young people. 🏳️‍🌈 #Pride #InclusionMatters #Michigan #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #Detroit
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Together, we Stride for Pride With joy, resilience, and deep community care, the Ruth Ellis Center and Detroit’s Ballroom Scene are reclaiming Pride as a space for healing, prevention, and visibility. 📍 Join us at Ferndale Pride – Saturday, May 31, 2025
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
This is how the House of St. Laurent strides. To stride is to move with pride, protection, and purpose. Come see us at Ferndale Pride this Saturday. #StrideWithREC #BallroomForPrevention #ThisIsHowWeStride #RECAtPride #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
This is how a 007 strides. To stride is to move with pride, protection, and purpose. Come see us at Ferndale Pride this Saturday. #StrideWithREC #BallroomForPrevention #ThisIsHowWeStride #RECAtPride #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
This is how the House of Lanvin strides. To stride is to move with pride, protection, and purpose. Come see us at Ferndale Pride this Saturday. #StrideWithREC #BallroomForPrevention #ThisIsHowWeStride #RECAtPride #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
In collaboration with Detroit’s Ballroom Scene and the Houses of Lanvin, St. Laurent, and Escada, we’re launching Stride for Pride with purpose and power. Our #PridePrevention campaign honors Black LGBTQ+ artistry, HIV prevention, and the resilience of youth across Detroit. #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
✨ The Beautiful Marsha P✨ As we prepare for pride season, we offer you a word from the legendary iconic mother of pride, Marsha P Johnson. #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #REC #Detroit
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
✨ Michigan is the Place to Be✨ Did you know that Michigan is ranked among the top places to live for LGBTQ+ folks! #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #REC #Detroit #Michigan
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
✨ She Deserves Better. Period. 👑 Empowerment Collective has graciously started a drive to collect critical supplies for those in need. Ruth Ellis Center will be receiving items from the generous drive, and we encourage you to make a contribution. #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Our 2025 Pride Apparel campaign with Michigan Humane is here! 🌈 Shop now to support both organizations: bit.ly/3McjtcD #mhumane #ruthelliscenter #prideapparel #pride #shopnow #pridemonth #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Due to construction, we must cancel the upcoming Together Art Project. We will keep you updated once we have rescheduled.
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
🧳Full Steam Ahead 👨‍✈️ Our Thriving Futures Program, an employment pathway program, is going to Atlanta, Georgia for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematic) Conference and they need travel baggage. #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #Detroit #HighlandPark #RuthEllis #RuthEllisCenter
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
👪 Mother's Day is Coming🌹 Kofi House, which is the Ruth Ellis Center for Lesbian, Queer, Women, and Girls, will be hosting a Pre-Mother's Day Dinner. #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #RuthEllisCenter #Detroit #HighlandPark #Michigan
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
You are invited to join us, we hope to see you there on May 22nd! Scan the QR code to register or enter bit.ly/4bE0Mw2 in your browsers to register!
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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
✨Gender Affirming Underwear Drive🩲 Contact Leo Kikani, Ruth Ellis Center Board Member, at L.KIKANI@ruthelliscenter.org or LeoREC.17 on signal to coordinate donation pick-up/drop-off. #SupportAndAffirm #UnderwearDrive #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #RuthEllisCenter #Detroit #MetroDetroit #HighlandPark
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