Ruth Ellis Center
@ruthelliscenter.bsky.social
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!
https://open.spotify.com/show/0ctmHaGNIk19xrsggkt
Black Lives Always Matter
Listen to our podcast VOICES of REC!
https://open.spotify.com/show/0ctmHaGNIk19xrsggkt
Thank you to all our sponsors, this is going to be one for the books!
September 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Thank you to all our sponsors, this is going to be one for the books!
🎇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
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
August 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
🎇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
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
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
#WeAreRuthEllisCenter
August 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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
#WeAreRuthEllisCenter
🗣️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! 👀
It’s time for the annual Gala Voices!
Save the date and keep a lookout for your invite via mail or email! 👀
August 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🗣️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! 👀
It’s time for the annual Gala Voices!
Save the date and keep a lookout for your invite via mail or email! 👀
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
Gather your group or go it alone: tinyurl.com/StrideforPri...
#StrideforPride #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #RuthEllisCenterBlockParty
August 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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
Gather your group or go it alone: tinyurl.com/StrideforPri...
#StrideforPride #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #RuthEllisCenterBlockParty
✨ 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.
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.
August 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
✨ 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.
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.
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
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
July 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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
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
🎇 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!
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!
July 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🎇 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!
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!
✨ 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
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
July 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
✨ 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
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
🎇 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.
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.
July 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🎇 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.
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.
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
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
July 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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
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
❤️ 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
understanding.
Let's unite to erase the stigma, increase awareness, and support one another. #ZeroHIVStigmaDay #EndStigma #SupportLove #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
July 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
❤️ 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
understanding.
Let's unite to erase the stigma, increase awareness, and support one another. #ZeroHIVStigmaDay #EndStigma #SupportLove #WeAreRuthEllisCenter
🎈 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
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
July 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🎈 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
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
✨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
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
July 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
✨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
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
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
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
July 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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
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
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!
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!
July 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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!
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!
✨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
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
June 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
✨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
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
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
#VoicesOfREC #LoveIsLove #InclusionMatters #ListenNow #Michigan #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #Detroit #HighlandPark #Community #MI
June 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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
#VoicesOfREC #LoveIsLove #InclusionMatters #ListenNow #Michigan #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #Detroit #HighlandPark #Community #MI
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
Join the movement today: bit.ly/stride4pride
June 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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
Join the movement today: bit.ly/stride4pride
🎇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.
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.
June 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🎇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.
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.
🌟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.
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.
June 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🌟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.
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.
🗣️ 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.
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.
June 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🗣️ 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.
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.
✨ 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.
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.
June 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
✨ 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.
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.
✨ 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.
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.
June 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
✨ 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.
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.
👂 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
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
June 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
👂 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
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