October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Each year, The Nest offers a very moving candlelight vigil inside the shelter for the residents and members of the HEAL family. “The first Monday of October is the Day of Unity across the country,” said HEAL Executive Director Coleen Widell. “Its purpose is to mourn the loss of those murdered by their …
For the second year in a row, the men of Lincoln County will have a chance to strut their stuff in red, 5-inch high heels during the Aspenfest parade on October 4th at 10am. “Last year there were seven or eight men who participated. This year, there will be 25 brave souls”, HEAL board member and Treasurer Rick Hutchison said. …
On Saturday, September 20, several teams in the community will be embarking on an adventure. Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is hosting The Nest Quest! The event is filled with fun and innovative challenges at businesses throughout the Lincoln County community, which will serve as stopping points along the way. Each team will be given a clue to a …
As the annual Deacon Bob Open charity golf tournament approaches each year, the need for hole sponsor banners and signs is always a pressing issue. This year, all of the signs are being made and donated by Fastsigns out of Midland, Texas. “We came into contact with the Nest as donors,” Fastsigns franchise owner, Mike Hogue said. Hogue and his …
As part of Give Local America, a national fundraising effort, non-profit organizations around New Mexico have joined together for a 24-hour campaign called Give Grande New Mexico. Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is one of the many organizations across the state and the country participating in the giving day. By choosing to contribute to The Nest domestic violence shelter …
On May 6, 2014 – Give Grande! to HEAL & The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter: http://givegrandenm.org/#npo/help-end-abuse-for-life-inc-heal. —————————- What is Give Grande NM? Give ¡Grande! NM is a unique, 24-hour online giving event that allows individuals in our community an opportunity to donate to nonprofits that improve quality of life in New Mexico on May 6, 2014, 12am to midnight (MST). …
In conjunction with the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest are running a contest and local awareness campaign on the organization’s Facebook page at facebook.com/HelpEndAbuseforLife. “Selfies for Survivors” is a chance to support not only the work of HEAL, but more importantly to provide the clients at the Nest with a …
Looking to shake off a little cabin fever? This weekend, you are invited to attend an event with a festive mix of fashion, fun and philanthropy. Mrs. Claus’ Closet is beckoning you! A local group of seven women will be hosting a holiday fundraiser and clothing exchange at the Sanctuary on the River on Sunday from 2-5 pm. All proceeds …
by Chef Brendan Gocheour, HEAL Treasurer On a crisp October evening, nothing warms the heart more than seeing hundreds of people out to support the Empty Bowl, the Nest’s annual fundraiser and Lincoln County’s only soup competition. With over 30 soups to taste, and a variety of handmade bowls and pieces of fine arts and crafts to pick from, attendees …
Attendees of Ruidoso’s Aspenfest Parade were thrilled, amused and excited by one float in particular, the float that was put together by a team of progressive volunteers at Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest. The float was unique in many ways. It contained a large, six-foot red stiletto surrounded by men strutting the streets of midtown in …
