[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 161 (Friday, October 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING RUTH ELLIS CLAIRMOUNT CENTER

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2022

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, today I want to recognize the outstanding 
work of the Ruth Ellis Center, based in Highland Park, Michigan, as 
they celebrate the grand opening of its Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center in 
Detroit. This expansion will allow Ruth Ellis Center to expand housing, 
access to healthcare, and community space for our most vulnerable 
LGBTQI+ youth in our district.
  Founded in 1999, Ruth Ellis Center has established a national 
reputation for quality and innovation in providing trauma-informed 
services for lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning 
(LGBTQ+) youth, and young adults, with an emphasis on young people of 
color, experiencing homelessness, involved in the child welfare system, 
and/or experiencing barriers to health and wellbeing for residents in 
Detroit. Its mission has remained true and continues to uplift and 
serve our communities. Ruth Ellis Center has implemented safe and 
supportive environments around young people to build their vision for a 
positive future. The Clairmount Center expands on that vision by 
providing an integrated health clinic at the housing center, while 
including access to a library, technical center, and much more. The 
Ruth Ellis Center goes above and beyond in its mission to ensuing 
access to holistic care and support services to one of the most 
underserved communities. I am proud to have secured direct investment 
for this critical work and project and I look forward to the continued 
partnership in serving our underserved.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing the Ruth Ellis Center's 
numerous contributions on behalf of the people of southeast Michigan 
and the 13th District Strong as we congratulate them on the grand 
opening of the Clairmount Center.

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