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Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thank you to all our sponsors, this is going to be one for the books!

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Aug 19

🎇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

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Aug 16

🗣️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 · Aug 7

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

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Aug 1

✨ 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 · Jul 31

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

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Jul 31

🎇 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!

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Jul 30

✨ 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

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Jul 23

🎇 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 · Jul 22

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 · Jul 21

❤️ 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

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Jul 16

🎈 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

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Jul 15

✨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 · Jul 10

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

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Jul 7

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 · Jun 26

✨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

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Jun 24

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

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Jun 23

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

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Jun 19

🎇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.

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Jun 13

🌟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 · Jun 10

🗣️ 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.

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Jun 9

✨ 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 · Jun 5

✨ 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.

Ruth Ellis Center @ruthelliscenter.bsky.social · Jun 4

👂 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