After the recent passing of her husband, Ruth (Doris Roberts), who is struggling with feelings of loneliness exacerbated by the infrequent visits from her son and particularly her daughter, attempts suicide by overdosing on pills. Fortunately, she is rescued by Billy (Judy Reyes), a homeless woman who initially resists Ruth's overtures of friendship. However, as their relationship evolves, Billy accepts Ruth's invitation to stay in her spacious mansion.
To the surprise and dismay of Ruth's family and neighbors, more homeless individuals soon find refuge in the mansion, forming a makeshift community. Ruth takes it upon herself to help these newcomers, guiding them towards finding employment and fostering a sense of purpose in their lives. In stark contrast to Ruth's newfound happiness, her daughter becomes alarmed and seeks to evict these occupants, believing they are exploiting her mother’s kindness.
Meanwhile, Ruth's son begins to appreciate the positive change in his mother and chooses to return home to assist her, providing additional support amidst the growing discontent from the neighbors. The neighbors, concerned about potential declines in property value due to the presence of Ruth's new friends, decide to take legal action against her, spreading false testimonies in court. They claim, for example, that one of the homeless men was caught urinating in their garden at 3 a.m., an accusation that never occurred. Despite Ruth hiring a dedicated lawyer who often provides pro bono services to the homeless, she faces significant challenges due to Beverly Hills covenant laws, which classify her home as an illegal boarding house.
Meanwhile, a romantic relationship blossoms between Ruth's lawyer and Billy, but it faces turbulence when Billy discovers the looming threat of Ruth losing her case. Out of love for Ruth, Billy and the others quietly leave at night, wanting to safeguard her from potential loss. However, Ruth tracks them down and persuades them to return, emphasizing her need for their companionship just as much as they need her support.
During Ruth’s court testimony, she unfortunately faints and learns from her doctor that her cancer has become terminal. This revelation brings a change of heart for her daughter, who acknowledges the mistakes she has made. Venturing to assist her mother, she collaborates with Ruth's lawyer to devise a deal that the opposing counsel cannot overlook. This comes to a head when they confront the real estate mogul behind the lawsuit, suggesting that if he does not dismiss the case and instead sells one of his condominiums to Ruth's daughter to house the homeless residents, they’ll gain permanent ownership of the house.
Ultimately, Ruth triumphs in her legal battle, and the group relocates to the newly acquired condominium. Though Ruth passes away, she is reassured to witness the merging of her original family and her newfound friends, culminating in the establishment of a halfway house for the homeless, affectionately named “Our House”.
