ROTARY FREMONT BRIDGE CLUB RAISES $12,000 FOR RUBY’S PLACE
The Fremont Bridge Rotary Club has been on a mission to raise funds for Ruby’s Place, in support of battered women with children and human trafficking.
“When Linea McPherson, our club Community Service chair announced we would be raising $5,000 to support Ruby’s Place, a shelter for battered women, I was concerned if we could raise that amount in a month’s time,” said Paul Andrus, president Fremont Bridge Rotary Club. “Well, Linea showed me! With the majority of the fundraising coming from her efforts, I am proud to announce that our club has raised $12,000 towards grocery gift cards for the women and children at Ruby’s Place,” he added.
About Ruby’s Place
A group of women in the early 1970’s decided that there needed to be a safe place for “battered women” to go. Collectively they built an agency that still stands today with the desire and commitment to end domestic violence and human trafficking, one person at a time.
Our agency philosophy is built on having a strong healthy team to provide the best experience for clients in our care. We believe quality work starts with a program that is client-centered and built on trauma informed care. We have voluntary services coupled with the intentional care of our staff for a holistic approach.
Ruby’s Place has two shelters. Our shelter for self- identified women and children who have experienced domestic violence or human trafficking is located in Hayward. Our shelter for self- identified men who have experienced human trafficking is located in Oakland. To learn more about Ruby’s Place and how to donate, visit their website at: https://www.rubysplace.org/services