Assessment Process and Need Statement

Introduction of Need
The House of Ruth is a non-profit organization that is a safe and supportive organization. The organization provides temporary refuge for battered women and children that are in danger of or at risk of homicide (hruth.org). The recovery process begins immediately once the victim enters the facility. The main goal for the client is to become psychologically and financially independent. The women are given the tools and services to work through trauma, begin to plan for self-sufficiency, and expand her capacity to grow through involvement in enrichment and wellness programs (hruth.org). The House of Ruth provides a wide array of services and support which are not limited to, Safe environment, Safety planning, Follow-up support, Caseworkers/advocacy, Referrals, Outreach programs, Court support, Transitional housing, Assistance with securing and maintain long term stable housing.
There is a need of urgency to provide more housing availability to abused victims and children. The House of Ruth offers transitional housing that assist abused women that have made a life altering choice of leaving an abusive relationship to seek refuge to a safer environment for the sake of their lives and child safety. Women involved in domestic abuse are in need of help to establish an independent life. Through the House of Ruth two year subsidized rental assistance program, a dream can become a reality.
Community involvement
The House of Ruth works with landlords and utility companies directly to arrange for monthly payments of up to $500 for rent and $100 for utilities. It also provides $65 per week for child care and $150 for a housing deposit. The organization never gives money directly to the families (Nonprofit Spotlight, 2003). The organization relies upon donations, and financial support from the community to serve more