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J Bar J Church provided the HEAL family with a beautiful Thanksgiving spread this year. HEAL Treasurer Brendan Gochenour, also a member of the church, coordinated the cooking of the meal. Each Thanksgiving, the HEAL Board of Directors, staff members and their own families join with the residents of the Nest to express gratitude for our many blessings. Thanks, J …
As an organization founded by a team of community leaders, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest have a history of deep connections within the community of Lincoln County, but few supporters have spent as many hours contributing to the efforts to end violence in our community as St. Eleanor Catholic Church. Now, the church has announced a …
Don Ratay has been a long-time supporter of the Nest, filling various roles including as a photographer of HEAL’s Men Against Violence posters, video-guy of the One Billion Rising mob flash dance in Wingfield Park and chairing the agency’s annual golf tournament committee for the Deacon Bob Open. As a retiree of Chevron, Don submitted his volunteer hours to 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 …
As this winter storm bore down on us, the Nest found itself in a chilly situation. One of the shelter’s furnaces stopped working, as the temperatures dropped to the teens. Not to fear…Bonita River Services pounced into action and fixed the heater. The owners are feeling the spirit of the Christmas season too, as they provided the service for free. …
Since 2007, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest have strived to provide top-notch services to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Despite good intentions and dedication, unfortunately, the shelter cannot offer everything residents need or want. It is in those unfulfilled hopes that volunteers and donors emerge…and shine. Exercise is well-known for its ability to aid mental …
The leaders of Help End Abuse for Life and The Nest pride themselves not only on the mission of their organization, but also on its effective implementation. One of the most powerful services provided at The Nest are the shelter’s educational groups, which provide classroom lessons in a support group setting that are aimed at shedding light on issues that …
Dear Editor, HEAL recently started an outreach program focused on reaching female offenders who are also domestic violence victims. It is called Advocacy in Corrections. We are very excited about this program and wanted to thank two local faith leaders who have donated meeting space for the program at their respective churches; Judith Burgess of the Episcopal Church of Lincoln …
Local contractor Kevin Gronau has twice blessed HEAL with his generosity. Last summer, the shelter received a call from a man who was moving and had hundreds of cases of bottled water he wanted to donate. HEAL volunteer Mike Myers contacted Gronau, who agreed to loan HEAL a large trailer to haul the water to the Nest. Next, when the …
The board of directors of Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest finalized a three-year Strategic Plan at the turn of the organization’s fiscal year. One of the most exciting goals in the plan directs a new, innovative outreach program. Corina Montoya, a seasoned resident advocate at The Nest, was selected to develop the prison outreach program from …