help end abuse for life
To fulfill the mission of Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) to end domestic violence in Lincoln County and New Mexico, each year the organization sends several board and staff members to Santa Fe to garner support for the cause during the legislative session. Throughout the years, HEAL staff have developed supportive relationships with several key legislators. “HEAL realizes the …
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 …
An annual tradition for HEAL is to take small gifts to legislators to remind them of Lincoln County during their work at the New Mexico Legislature. Last year, staff presented gift bags containing HEAL coffee cups and writing instruments and were thrilled to see Senator Phil Griego sipping coffee from his during their visit! This year, thanks to the generosity …
Although the Advocates of Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) do their most important work and make their most important contributions to the community within the walls of The Nest, progressive advocacy happens in many places. An advocate, someone who is truly drawn to helping victims of domestic violence, does not only seek to help others through dark times, but …
During the recent cold snap, the furnace at Sweet Charity broke down and the parts were going to take a day or two to arrive. The retail staff and customers faced a couple of chilly days ahead. Long-time supporter Stagner Landscape jumped to the rescue by delivering firewood for the fireplace at the resale boutique that supports The Nest. Many …
It is no surprise working as an advocate in a shelter can be a stressful job. At The Nest, a day as an Advocate involves reading, catching up on the residents, filling out and filing mountains of paperwork, receiving phone calls from victims in crisis, offering a supportive and coaching shoulder to cry on for women and children, conducting educational, …
Walmart is a big fan and supporter of the women and The Nest. Recently, they donated several strollers, car seats, a baby carrier, a bassinet and a portable playpen. According to June Shaunnessey, Shelter Supervisor, “These new baby items were desperately needed by residents. Thank you, Walmart, for being a consistent supporter of our families!”
A few years ago, Ruidoso Middle School began hosting a new type of event for its students called Challenge Day. The program aims to teach student empathy, help lessen feelings of isolation and develop stronger bonds with their peers that will ultimately reduce or eliminate bullying and violence. This year, The Nest sent one of its senior resident advocates, Britta …
Mescalero Apache School District has been working with HEAL staff on developing a teen dating violence presentation for February, which is nation teen dating violence awareness month. Look for an upcoming story about a group of Mescalero students who are involved in the HEAL teen leadership training program!
Sometimes, all it takes is a little creative problem solving to kill two birds with one stone. This week, staff at Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) witnessed a solution to a problem that benefited The Nest and turned lemons into lemonade. Alto’s new Chisum Travel Convenience Store in Alto, which opened its doors last month, received a large shipment of chicken …