Ruah House

In 1990, Sister Jeannette Normandin met with a group of women with the purpose of providing housing for HIV-positive women who were homeless. The group consisted of professional women working in hospitals, shelters, prisons, and other community services. Four years later, Ruah was opened and named after the Hebrew term for "breath of life." In July 2003, Ruah joined with CCA to become a part of the larger continuum of HIV housing services. In 2009, Ruah House moved under Victory Programs’ umbrella of health and housing programs. Victory Programs is committed to honoring the original intent and mission of Ruah..

Special Acknowledgement

Sister Jeannette, the founder of the program, received multiple awards from AIDS Action Committee and the Peace Commission, as well as a Rays of Hope Award. The entire Ruah staff received a special “team” Rays of Hope Award in March, 2002. We would like to thank Sister Jeannette for all of her hard work and her lifelong dedication to the well-being of women.

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