An obstetrician and gynecologist based out of Minnesota, Dr. Ann Friedmann has applied her skills to care for patients through the Mayo Clinic Health System and the United States Army. Actively involved in a number of public service endeavors within her local community, Dr. Ann Friedmann has devoted a considerable amount of time and energy to Ruth’s House of Hope, a facility established to provide battered women and children in transition with a safe haven during difficult times. Playing a key role in the nonprofit organization’s initial success and subsequent growth, Dr. Friedmann served on its founding Board of Directors in 2002. An issue that many victims hesitate to discuss for deeply personal reasons, domestic abuse takes place in an estimated 25 percent of American homes, a statistic that Ruth’s House of Hope aims to change. The facility approaches the problem of domestic violence by extending a much-needed safety net to families in the process of distancing themselves from an abuser. Ruth’s House of Hope channels considerable resources to ensure a nurturing, supportive atmosphere for all those who reside there, thus laying the foundation for a brighter and healthier future. To find out more, visit www.razoo.com/story/Ruth-s-House-Of-Hope.