Named in honor of a resilient Detroit icon, Ruth Ellis Center works to create a supportive environment and community for LGBTQ+ young people.

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Working to create a supportive environment and community for LGBTQ+ young people.

Our mission is to create opportunities with LGBTQ+ young people to build their vision for a positive future.

Our vision is a world where LGBTQ+ young people are safe and supported no matter where they go.

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Thank You for Making VOICES: 25th Anniversary Gala a Success!

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for the VOICES 25th Anniversary Gala. Your presence and support helped us celebrate 25 years of serving LGBTQ+ youth and working toward a future where every young person can thrive. Together, we raised critical funds to continue providing housing, healthcare, and support to the most vulnerable in our community.

We couldn’t have reached this milestone without you. As Ruth Ellis once said, “The only way we can get any place is by being together.” Thank you for standing with us as we continue this journey together.

Stay tuned for upcoming events and ways to stay involved with Ruth Ellis Center!

In the meantime, learn more about our Legacy Sponsor, HAP and HAP CareSource!

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VOICES 25th Anniversary Gala is JUST TWO DAYS AWAY! ✨ ✨ BE INSPIRED by an unforgettable evening...create connections...and celebrate 25 years of empowering LGBTQ+ young people! 🌟 STAR-POWERED by guest-host Sandra Bernhard and featuring America's Got Talent semi-finalist Wyn Starks 💝 RARE ITEMS AND UNIQUE EXPERIENCES take center stage in this year's silent auction 🍽️ MULTI-COURSE chef-curated dinner 🍸 PREMIUM beverages 🎟️ Tickets at 🔗 in bio! #25thAnniversary #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #RuthsLegacy #ColonyClubDetroit #Detroit #HighlandPark #SEMich #Michigan #SouthEastMichigan #RuthEllis #RuthEllisCenter #LGBTQ #REC25 #RuthEllisCenter25 #LGBTQDetroit

🎶 Pop star. Soul singer. Genre-blender. That’s Wyn Starks, bringing his stylings to VOICES 25th Anniversary Gala. 🎶 Want to know more about Wyn? He’s an America’s Got Talent semi-finalist. His original hit “Who I Am” is featured on I Am: Celine Dion. Whether you’re a fan or just discovering his music, his story is unforgettable, inspiring, and uplifting. 🌈🎤 Join us: Thursday, September 26, The Colony Club, Detroit. Buy tickets now at the link in bio. #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #VOICES2024 #Detroit #LGBTQ #REC25 #LGBTQDetroit

🌟 STAR POWER! 🌟 Performer, actress, singer, author. Fierce advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Bold champion for the Ruth Ellis Center. The incredible Sandra Bernhard is hosting this year’s VOICES 25th Anniversary Gala 🎤✨ Hear Sandra use her VOICE to amplify the resilience, strength, and spirit of the young people we support. Join us: Thursday, September 26, The Colony Club, Detroit. Buy tickets now at the link in bio. 📷 Brian Ziegler #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #VOICES2024 #ColonyClubDetroit #Detroit #RuthEllis #LGBTQ #LGBTQDetroit

✨Gratitude and Warmth✨ Celebrating 25 years of service requires community support and involvement. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible sponsors. Your generous contributions have made this milestone event possible, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. From all of us, thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a difference. Here’s to many more years of partnership and success! #25thAnniversary #WeAreRuthEllisCenter #RuthsLegacy #ColonyClubDetroit #Detroit #HighlandPark #SEMich #Michigan #SouthEastMichigan #RuthEllis #RuthEllisCenter #LGBTQ #REC25 #RuthEllisCenter25 #LGBTQDetroit

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