Ruth’s Place, a program of Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania, is an emergency shelter for women.
Ruth’s Place is the only emergency shelter dedicated to serving women experiencing homelessness in Luzerne County. Ruth’s Place provides both lodging and services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in an environment where women feel safe, supported and encouraged. Using evidence-based practices, the program provides temporary and short-term emergency shelter while coordinating with community partners t
05/22/2026
So thankful to Bytes for Hope - A Project of LNE 2026 for taking on this incredible project and helping transform our space. The love, care, and thought put into every detail has already made such a meaningful difference. 💙
02/09/2026
Thank you, FOX56 WOLF TV, for visiting Ruth's Place and highlighting the tough reality for individuals experiencing homelessness this season. ❄️ Remember, Ruth's Place is here 24/7 to offer support! Visit our website to learn more about how you can support our shelter's mission: https://www.voapa.org/ruths-place/
Shelters at limit as winter cold streak continues Over the last two months, the city of wilkes barre has declared a code blue 43 times, which means that temperatures are 20 degrees or below or snow is ten inche
01/05/2026
Thank you to Colbert & Grebas, P.C., Certified Elder Law Attorneys, for their recurring donation to our shelter during the holiday season! YOU make this season shine brighter for the women of Ruth's Place. ✨
12/25/2025
Merry Christmas from Ruth’s Place! 🎄 Thank you to our generous donors who helped make the season brighter for the women we serve. Your kindness means so much. ✨❤️
12/19/2025
❗️The phone lines at Ruth’s Place are currently down and they should be back up this evening. We can be reached on this page by message in the meantime.
12/18/2025
You can make someone’s holiday season merry and bright, a simple gift can mean so much! Ruth’s Place is seeking your support to make sure each woman at Ruth’s Place has a little something under the tree. 🎄 This holiday, let your generosity provide warmth and hope to someone who really needs it. Questions on how to donate? Message us here or call us 24/7 at 570-822-6817. 🎅🏼❤️
Today and everyday, we’re grateful for each woman who walks through our doors, and for everyone who helps to keep them open. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving from Ruth’s Place! ❤️🦃
11/04/2025
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania's Ruth’s Place Women’s Shelter is grateful for our dear friends at the Swoyersville Kiwanis for their continued support of our mission! They recently hosted a Cake Pop Sale to benefit the shelter. And they invited our Case Manager, Candace, and Community Health Worker, Ashley, to share with their group about the many services Ruth’s Place provides to women in need. Thank you Swoyersville Kiwanis! 🩷
Happy Halloween from Ruth’s Place! 🎃 May your day be full of treats, lots of laughs, and a little extra magic.