Popular Charity Golf Tournament Receives Blanket Support

The Deacon Bob Open is a four-golfer scramble with a shotgun start at 1pm on Saturday, August 10th at the beautiful and challenging Inn of the Mountain Gods championship golf course.  The Open is an annual signature fundraiser for Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest.   According to Golf Committee Chairman Don Ratay, “We are once again …

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Inn of the Mountain Gods

The Inn of the Mountain Gods has graciously agreed to host the Deacon Bob Open once again, to benefit HEAL and the Nest.  Please join this wonderful fundraising tournament on Saturday, August 10th.  The entry fee of $125 is less than the walk-on rate and includes cart, green fees, prizes, golfer goodie bag and BBQ dinner.  Many thanks to IMG …

Making and Keeping History at HEAL & the Nest

Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) & the Nest have a rich history with the community of Lincoln County rising up to demand and create a positive change. Since its founding, HEAL has seen hundreds of individuals come together to fight to shape a world free of violence for everybody, starting right here in Ruidoso. Because of the rich history, …

PEO Sisterhood’s Royal Baby Shower for the Nest

Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) deeply appreciates the generosity in donations and contributions to help the women and children who live at the Nest in Ruidoso Downs.  It is truly remarkable how members of this community continue to come up innovative ways to contribute to the cause, combining much time, energy and creativity.  Local resident Catherine Allred recently jumped on board …

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Deacon Bob Open Sponsors

The business community of Lincoln County has once again stepped up to support the Deacon Bob Open, the annual charity golf tournament that benefits the Nest domestic violence shelter.  Drum roll, please!  Let’s hear it for Village Ace Hardware, Coyote Howling, Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Josie’s Framery, LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso, Windstream Communications, Fusion Medical Spa, First Alarm & …

Ruidoso Elks Lodge Adopts Sweet Charity Project

Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) deeply values the people in Lincoln County for their ongoing, passionate support. It also values the community’s many dedicated volunteers and donors for their generous contributions toward its mission of ending violence everywhere. Like many beloved non-profit organizations, the staff of HEAL and the Nest receive great joy in watching timid first-time supporters being …

Charity Golf Tournament in Cool Pines of Ruidoso

With the event just six weeks away, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) in Ruidoso is wrapping up the final details of its annual charity golf tournament, the Deacon Bob Open.  The Open was named after the late Deacon Bob Racicot, a past board member of HEAL who recently passed away.   The Open will be held at the Inn …

Business Spotlight – Sierra Blanca Motors

Sierra Blanca Motors is, once again, a primary sponsor of HEAL’s annual charity golf tournament, the Deacon Bob Open.  Ted Durham has agreed to provide a new Jeep for the Hole in One competition as well as sponsoring the player’s golf towel for the goodie bag.  HEAL very much appreciates the long term support of Ted and Sierra Blanca Motors!

Volunteers Extraordinaire

Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest domestic violence shelter are truly blessed with constant examples of generous support from the community. Sweet Charity, their resale boutique, supports a good part of what is accomplished at the shelter.  It serves as a private and safe source of home furnishings for survivors who leave the Nest and begin setting …