Your Support Has Real Impact

Ways to Give

Every dollar matters! Your financial support helps change the trajectory of children’s lives. There are several ways to give financially to The Ruth Project.

Join The Story

Become part of The Story by joining our Monthly Giving Community. Click the link below to start!

Join The Story

Become part of The Story by joining our Monthly Giving Community. Click the link below to start!

Give a One-Time Gift

Give cash or check via mail to:

The Ruth Project
104 E. State St. #36
Sycamore, IL 60178

Creative Giving

Give non-cash gifts, including donations through businesses, donor-advised funds, appreciated stocks, and more. Asset-based gifts are a great way to maximize your giving and minimize your taxes.

Reach out to us at Info@RuthProject.com to learn more and start the process.

Give a One-Time Gift

Give cash or check via mail to:

The Ruth Project
104 E. State St. #36
Sycamore, IL 60178

Creative Giving

Give non-cash gifts, including donations through businesses, donor-advised funds, appreciated stocks, and more. Asset-based gifts are a great way to maximize your giving and minimize your taxes.

Reach out to us at Info@RuthProject.com to learn more and start the process.

“Every day new chapters are written in the lives of children through the love of willing families deeply supported by The Ruth Project. You strengthen them too, when you give financially to The Ruth Project. Come alongside us!

Your gift helps The Ruth Project fulfill our mission of sharing the hope of Jesus and being His hands and feet to our foster families through practical provisions, ongoing support, and community connections. Our vision is to care for the country’s 400,000 modern-day orphans – 18,000 of them right in our own backyard – and wipe out the 50% attrition rate of first-time foster families. Thank you so much for faithfully giving and partnering with us!”

-Tammy McMahan, Founder and Director of the Ruth Project
God’s Love. Jesus’ Hope. Our Hands!

A Note From Our Founder

“Every day new chapters are written in the lives of children through the love of willing families deeply supported by The Ruth Project. You strengthen them too, when you give financially to The Ruth Project. Come alongside us!

Your gift helps The Ruth Project fulfill our mission of sharing the hope of Jesus and being His hands and feet to our foster families through practical provisions, ongoing support, and community connections. Our vision is to care for the country’s 400,000 modern-day orphans – 18,000 of them right in our own backyard – and wipe out the 50% attrition rate of first-time foster families. Thank you so much for faithfully giving and partnering with us!”

-Tammy McMahan, Founder and Director of the Ruth Project
God’s Love. Jesus’ Hope. Our Hands!

“Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows..."
James 1:27

Meal Team

Meals are such a wonderful way to provide instant and practical relief to our families on a hard day (or just a busy one)!

Once you’ve cooked to your heart’s content, choose a date and time below to drop off your meal(s) at The Storehouse in Elgin.

Some details:
- All items in meal must be frozen. We love sides and dessert options as well.
- Kid-friendly and comfort meals are encouraged.
- Please avoid allergies (ie: peanuts, shellfish).
- If you have gluten/dairy free recipes, we also accept those!
- Please attach a separate sheet with details instructions for cooking and recipe (including ingredients)

Thank you!
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Farm Landscape Team

The Farm Landscape Team will help keep The Farm grounds looking beautiful for our families. You are welcome to come anytime within the listed hours!

Routine tasks may include: Weed-waking, weeding, mulching, watering, and gathering flowers for bouquets.

(We are looking for four zero-turn drivers to help mow once a month. If you, or someone you know, would like to help with mowing - please email us below!)

If you have any questions, please email us at Info@RuthProject.com
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Animal Care

Calling all animal lovers!

Love and snuggles from our variety of farm creatures is important to our children. This Animal Care Team will help feed, care for, and train our farm animals.

This includes our donkey, highland cow, chickens, ducks, and pup! Routine care will be assisting in feeding, grooming, and spending time with the animals to ensure friendliness. Training will be provided, no experience necessary.

Thank you so much!
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Greenhouse Care

Do you have a green-thumb?
We’d love your help in keeping the Greenhouse alive!

By assisting us with watering, weeding, planting, and nurturing the flower and salad beds, you will be apart of creating a calm and peaceful place for our foster moms to enjoy!

Don’t worry, we will make sure to provide you with all the instructions you need when you arrive.

Greenhouse Care only needs completed once a day - so you are welcome to come anytime between 9am-6pm (the earlier the better)!
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