Donate to Support
When victims show up at our door, they come with very little. At House of Ruth Maryland, we provide shelter, food, counseling, legal representation, and other services that will ensure a path to safety and stability. Your generosity makes our work possible, and in return we work very hard to ensure every dollar you give makes a real difference in the lives of our clients. We thank you for your support.
House of Ruth Maryland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and our Tax ID Number is: 52-1100236
Check Donations
Please make checks payable to House of Ruth Maryland. If you are donating in honor or memory of someone, please write so in the memo of your check.
Check donations may be sent to:
House of Ruth Maryland
c/o Development Office
2201 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
Donating Goods
Donate essential items to help survivors of intimate partner violence get back on their feet. Many of our supporters enjoy hosting a donation drive for House of Ruth Maryland or shopping our Amazon Wish lists of urgent items needed in our programs.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Some provide matching funds to support employee volunteer hours. Most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift! If your employer requires an Employer Identification Number (EIN) (i.e. Federal Tax Identification Number), please use 52-1100236.
Stock (Equities) Donations
To ensure efficient and timely processing of your outright gift of securities, please initiate a conversation with your broker, including the following information:
Organization Name: House of Ruth Maryland
EIN: 52-1100236
DTC: CONFIRM with Finance/Wilmington Trust
A/C: CONFIRM with Finance/Wilmington Trust
Broker Contact: Confirm with Finance/Wilmington Trust
Please communicate to us your intention to transfer stock, including intended amount, by using our Contact form.
Donor Advised Funds
If you have a DAF with T. Rowe Price Charitable, Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or another sponsoring organization, you can recommend a grant directly to House of Ruth Maryland.
How to make a DAF Gift to House of Ruth Maryland:
1. Log in to your DAF account and recommend a grant to:
House of Ruth Maryland
2201 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
EIN: 52-1100236
2. Let us know! While most DAF sponsors notify us when a grant is made, details are sometimes limited. Please email us via our Contact form to let us know the gift is on the way.
Estate or Planned Giving
If you are ready to include a gift to House of Ruth Maryland in your will or trust today, use our free online resource. We’ve partnered with FreeWill to give all our supporters the ability to create their plans online in only 20 minutes.
Prefer to finalize your plans with an attorney? FreeWill can also be used to create a set of documented wishes to bring to the lawyer’s office, saving you time and money on attorney fees. Get started on your plans today.
If you have any questions about planned giving with House of Ruth Maryland or would like to include House of Ruth Maryland in your estate plans, please use the Contact form on this site.
Donate Online Using The Form Below!
The Cost of Safety
Numbers are Averages for a Family of Four
$250
Lock Change for protection against someone returning.
$200
Groceries to ensure full bellies and clean diapers.
$1200-$1600
Movers to transition to a place of peace.
$80-$100
Documentation for a survivor to access services to help them get on their feet.
$100-$800
Relocation Out of State (Transportation) to get to a safe place free of fear.