Founded | 1999 |
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Focus | Runaway, homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth |
Location | |
Area served | Southeast Michigan |
Services | Drop-in center, Street Outreach Program, transitional living, and emergency housing shelter |
Key people | Mark Erwin, executive director[1][2] |
Website | www |
The Ruth Ellis Center (REC) is a Detroit area social services agency 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 one of Detroit's African-American lesbians known for her service to people in need.
Wanda Sykes is an outspoken supporter of the organization after the staff sent her a letter asking her to visit during her 2010 tour's stop in Detroit.[3][4][5]