Ruth Ellis Center

Ruth Ellis Center
Founded1999
Location
Region served
Southeast Michigan
ServicesDrop-in center, street outreach program, transitional living, and emergency housing shelter
Key people
Mark Erwin, executive director
Websitewww.ruthelliscenter.org
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Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes, a public supporter of Ruth Ellis Center since 2010, at the 2010 GLAAD Media Awards.

The Ruth Ellis Center (REC) is an American social services agency in the Detroit area that serves the needs of runaway, homeless and at-risk lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) youth. REC is named in honor of the life and work of Ruth Ellis, who was an African-American lesbian from Detroit known for her service to people in need.

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