Ruth House had the honor of receiving the 2026 Sullivan Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit of the Year Award. I brought the whole house with me because they are the ones who truly make Ruth House what it is. They live out our mission and show what recovery looks like in our community.

Ruth House is truly a community effort. From employers and healthcare providers to volunteers and our Lists of Love, you all help make recovery possible for the women we serve.

Thank you to our incredible board: Joely Lemke, Carrie Page, Nancy Brown, Jane Willis, Erin Ledune, Rachel Reed, and Christy Pearison for believing in this mission. And a special thank you to my mentor for her guidance and encouragement.

We do this work to help the next woman find freedom and build a new life.

Thank you, Sullivan County. 💛