Ruth Ellis Center

Ruth Ellis Center
Founded1999
FocusRunaway, homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth
Location
Area served
Southeast Michigan
ServicesDrop-in center, Street Outreach Program, transitional living, and emergency housing shelter
Key people
Mark Erwin, executive director[1][2]
Websitewww.ruthelliscenter.org
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes has been a public supporter of Ruth Ellis Center since 2010

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]

  1. ^ Welch, Sherri (June 18, 2013). "Ruth Ellis Center names new executive director". Crain's Detroit Business. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  2. ^ Proxmire, Crystal (June 27, 2013). "Fresh From California: Ruth Ellis Welcomes New Executive Director". Between the Lines. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  3. ^ "Wanda Sykes visits Ruth Ellis Center". Between the Lines. July 8, 2010. Archived from the original on October 25, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  4. ^ Mercer, Monica (September 2012). "Q&A: Wanda Sykes, Ruth Ellis Center Fundraiser Host". Hour Detroit.
  5. ^ Broverman, Neal (October 4, 2012). "Detroit's Invaluable LGBT Youth Center Has a Friend in Wanda". The Advocate. Retrieved August 1, 2013.