Disclaimers & Policies

Donor Disclaimer

We appreciate your generosity and support of The Ruth Collective. We are a registered Washington State nonprofit corporation, and your donation helps us further our mission to provide companionship when seeking out-of-state access to reproductive or gender-affirming healthcare.

Please be advised of the following:

Pending 501(c)(3) Status: We have applied for federal tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our application is currently pending with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Tax Deductibility: As our 501(c)(3) status is not yet finalized, your donation to The Ruth Collective is not currently tax-deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes.
Future Tax Deductibility: Should the IRS approve our 501(c)(3) application, the approval may be retroactive to the date we filed our application. In that event, your donation may become tax-deductible. We will notify donors if and when our 501(c)(3) status is approved, and we will provide the necessary documentation for your tax records at that time. However, we cannot guarantee that the IRS will approve our application or that the approval will be retroactive.
Refund Policy: Donations are non-refundable.

By making a donation, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this disclaimer. We strongly recommend that you consult with a tax professional regarding the tax implications of your donation.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

VISION:

The Ruth Collective envisions that every person that is involved with The Ruth Collective feels seen, heard and acknowledged and is empowered by our organization as their authentic selves.

MISSION:

The Ruth Collective advocates to prioritize anti-racism, anti-oppression, anti-bigotry, justice, equality, and healing at The Ruth Collective by acknowledging the inequities and trauma that exist both in our internal work community and in each of our broader communities. The Ruth Collective values input on how to create a staff, board and volunteer team that reflects all those we serve so that impacted communities feel their voices and lived experiences are considered in decision making.

VALUES:

We strive to continuously improve our practice to not inadvertently perpetuate harm that we know is caused by the inability to access reproductive healthcare.

We know that women of color, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community, are disproportionately disadvantaged in states where reproductive or gender-affirming healthcare has been banned or heavily restricted, and are less likely to encounter healthcare workers, service providers, and other supports who share their race or ethnicity. We know that young people who cannot access healthcare often face significant barriers due to factors like financial limitations, lack of transportation, stigma surrounding abortion, and limited access to information, which can lead to delays in seeking care, potential unsafe practices. These barriers cause significant negative impacts on their education and future life plans, and has been shown that they experience a higher than average rate of suicide and substance abuse. Challenges like these are particularly pronounced for those from marginalized communities. These are just a few of the many complex issues we must take into consideration.

We are committed to strengthening our relationships and building partnerships with people, organizations, and businesses who reflect the diverse identities and cultures of the women we serve. We believe bringing more unique, diverse voices to the table to influence our policies and practices will help us provide better advocacy and support and arrive at better outcomes.

OUR VALUES, IN ALL LEVELS OF OUR WORK, INCLUDE:

Accountability and transparency
Integrity and commitment
Equity and equality
Awareness and sensitivity to differences and biases
Kindness, trust, mutual respect and responsiveness
Intentional and proactive inclusivity
Prioritization of the impact of actions over the intention behind them
Amplification of impacted voices, seeking care and healing
Creation of safe spaces for everyone who comes in contact with our organization
Evolution through continual work and action towards anti-racism
Evaluation and assessment of ongoing progress

Accessibility Statement

If you have any difficulty viewing any page with adaptive technology or experience any issues accessing this website, please contact us so that we can improve this website. Please be as specific as possible in your description of the issue(s) encountered, as well as the location on the website.

In order to maximize accessibility, this website has been designed in conformance with:

Information and Communication Technology Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. part 1194) as promulgated by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, pursuant to section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794d) as amended.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, as promulgated by the World Wide Web Consortium.

This website may include code and content provided by third parties. The Ruth Collective does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this third-party information. While we attempt to ensure the correctness and suitability of information under our control and to correct errors brought to our attention, no representation or guarantee can be made as to the correctness or suitability of that information or any other linked information presented, referenced, or implied. This content is provided for the user's convenience and is consistent with the stated purpose of this website. Any questions should be directed to the administrators of this or any other specific websites.

Website Disclaimer

All materials posted on this site are subject to copyrights owned by The Ruth Collective or other individuals or entities. Any reproduction, retransmission, or republication of all or part of any document found on this site is expressly prohibited, unless The Ruth Collective or the copyright owner of the material has expressly granted its prior written consent to reproduce, retransmit or republish the material. All other rights reserved.

The names, trademarks, service marks and logos of The Ruth Collective appearing on this site may not be used in any advertising or publicity, or otherwise to indicate the organization's sponsorship of, or affiliation with, any product or service, without the organization's prior express written permission.
Although this website features links to other sites, The Ruth Collective takes no responsibility for the content or information contained on those sites, as we do not exercise editorial or other control over these sites. This website provides information and services in furtherance of our mission.
We make no representations about the suitability or accuracy of the information on this site for any purpose. If you see any objectionable, inaccurate or improperly functioning content or features on this site, please contact the webmaster at web@theruthcollective.org as soon as possible.