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Dec 09, 2022

American Latino Museum Quietly Removed Videos Of Casa Ruby Founder From Exhibit

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino removed all content related to the embattled Casa Ruby founder from its interactive exhibit and companion website.

Dec 01, 2022

D.C. Attorney General Alleges Casa Ruby Founder Underpaid Staff, Stole Wages And Other Funds

An updated OAG complaint comes as the nonprofit’s founder, Ruby Corado, faces allegations that she stole more than $400,000 from Casa Ruby.

Nov 23, 2022

Founder Ruby Corado Allegedly Stole More Than $400,000 From Casa Ruby

Corado’s legal representation and the attorney general’s updated complaint must both be finalized by Monday.

Sep 15, 2022

Casa Ruby Owes Creditors Millions And ‘Should Be Dissolved,’ Says Court-Appointed Receiver

A court-appointed auditor of the LGBTQ+ organization determined that Casa Ruby owes creditors more than $2 million dollars and left rented properties in disarray.

Aug 26, 2022

Local LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Casa Ruby Was Financially Mismanaged For Years Before Its Closure

As things fell apart in D.C., founder Ruby Corado sent at least $500,000 abroad to grow the new Casa Ruby, El Salvador chapter.

Aug 01, 2022

DC Attorney General Moves To Cut Off Casa Ruby Founder From Organization’s Funds

The founder and executive director of Casa Ruby appears to have fled the country after withdrawing tens of thousands of dollars of the nonprofit’s funds, according to a statement from the D.C. Attorney General.

Jul 18, 2022

Report: Casa Ruby Quietly Closes And Employees Go Unpaid, As The Founder Is MIA

Casa Ruby founder Ruby Corado is reportedly the only person who controls the nonprofit’s bank accounts, but former staff and local officials have not been able to reach her.

Sep 27, 2021

Casa Ruby Is Fighting For Its Survival After The Loss Of A D.C. Government Grant

The group is raising money with a GoFundMe campaign to continue some of its emergency shelter services for LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness.

Jun 25, 2021

Casa Ruby Expands Internationally With An Office In El Salvador

“I cannot be blessed with the privilege that I have today in D.C. and look the other way,” says Casa Ruby founder, Ruby Corado, who grew up in El Salvador.

Apr 01, 2021

Casa Ruby Is Looking For A New Location Amid Dispute With Landlord

A GoFundMe page has already raised more than $67,000 to help the nonprofit secure a new space.

 
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