All Lathered Up

Oprah Winfrey once said, “It’s not just being able to write a check.  It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.” Local charity, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL), is the umbrella organization responsible for the creation, maintenance and operations of Lincoln County’s first safe haven for survivors of domestic violence.  The women and children who come through the doors at …

Local Furniture Stores Support Sweet Charity

As you may know, Sweet Charity is a resale boutique that sells gently used items and whose proceeds benefit The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter. The store depends on our community’s generous donations. Several businesses have truly stepped up to the plate in providing support in the form of donations to Sweet Charity. These businesses will deliver brand new items to …

Ruidoso’s Midtown Market Undergoes Changes and Supports The Nest

The Midtown Market has been in business for over a year and a half now, located below Lucy’s Mexicali Restaurant at 2408B Sudderth Drive in Midtown Ruidoso.  This past February, the market phased out the convenience store items and transitioned to feature the new Old Barrel Tea Company at Midtown Market. During the transition, owners Bailey Huffmon and Jasper Riddle …

Foxworth-Galbraith Raises Funds for The Nest During Customer Appreciation Event

The Foxworth-Galbraith Home Improvement Center has been a fixture in the Lincoln County community for decades.  The Ruidoso store supplies lumber, building materials, tools, paint and fixtures to local contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike.  They are also grateful to their customers and supportive of community charities. As a way of thanking their loyal customers, Foxworth-Galbraith recently held a customer appreciation golf …

Floored at The Nest

Think about flooring for a second. No, seriously. Think about it. Think about carpet and tile and hardwood floors.  Now think how a newly finished floor can make a house or office look terrific.The interior of the NEST looks even more terrific today thanks to some dedicated individuals who gave of their time and money to help make residents’ lives …

Healing and Discipline through Art

In the Ukraine, there’s an ancient tradition which turns eggs into intricate works of art. We’re not talking about Easter eggs, although they could certainly be used as such. The tradition in Ukraine is really meant as a way to pass the long winter months in the central European nation. “Winters were very hard in the Ukraine, so women would …

Picture Perfect: Helping to Teach New Volunteers

Volunteering your time at the Nest requires a lot more than just compassion and the desire to help others.   Those qualities are imperative, of course, but serving victims of domestic violence is a delicate proposition, which is why the NEST has put together a training video dedicated to teaching the basics of domestic violence to future volunteers.  It will …

Happiness Makeover at The Nest

When Naomi McCullock first started selling Mary Kay cosmetics in July 2014, she did so because she knew how using the products changed how she viewed herself. “I know how great it makes me feel,” McCullock said. “It gives you more pride in yourself.” McCullock wanted to help others feel that special, which is why she began selling the products. …