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Sweet Charity, the resale boutique that supports Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest domestic violence shelter, has a sweet offer for spring cleaners as they clear out the old to make room for the new. It is now offering an enhanced consignment program for people who want to send their beloved items to a new home without …
HEAL and the Nest were started by local community members in an effort to eliminate domestic violence in Lincoln County and to provide safety, healing and hope to those affected by it. HEAL’s most critical operation is the Nest, the women’s domestic violence shelter in Ruidoso Downs. All of the client services come from within the Nest and from …
The Nest has a long list of supporters. We are proud to add to that list Mr. Art Dunn of Bonito River Services, who recently came to the shelter to work on some heating and cooling issues. As a local contractor, Art is a well-respected professional. The residents, staff and Board of HEAL would like to honor him for his …
Giving and helping are personal tasks. People have individual needs, they appreciate receiving help in different ways and the altruistic acts fulfilling those needs are driven by personal values as varied as the people who perform them. Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) has enjoyed the partnership of many volunteers and partners in Lincoln County. One …
My Sister’s Closet is a lovely consignment and resale store in Ruidoso. Owner Maria Cottom donates all items that are left in her shop after 90 days to Sweet Charity, HEAL’s resale boutique that supports the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter. She also donated several display mannequins recently, which helps Sweet Charity display the novel and upscale items for sale. We …
At Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL), we recently celebrated our sixth anniversary. It is an apropos time to remember and cherish our past, our beginnings and the community that made HEAL and The Nest the success story that it is today. HEAL was founded by individual citizens in 2005 with one major mission: to stop domestic violence and …
Jerry Leonard recently donated an old pickup truck to the Car Donation Program to benefit HEAL and the Nest. Here’s a big shout out thank you to Jerry for making a difference in the lives of the women and kids at the shelter!
Dedication is one of Help End Abuse for Life’s favorite values and its’ board of directors prove their dedication time and time again. Chef Brendan Gochenour, one of three newest members with no more than a few weeks on the job, has already started taking the heat in the kitchen at The Nest. This week, he made a visit to …
Michele Moroney is the owner of Bear Sky Graphics in Ruidoso. She has been a part of the graphics team for HEAL and the Nest since its inception. Recently, she provided four gift certificates for one hour massages with Jennifer Lewicki at Sanctuary on the River, allowing some residents at the Nest to enjoy a special pampering. These gals definitely …
When a woman arrives at the Nest domestic violence shelter, she and her children are each given a welcome bag filled with toiletries, a hair brush, towels, books and games such as puzzles and coloring books. Most recently, the Sunday School Class of the Community United Methodist Church of Ruidoso replenished the supply, ensuring that every survivor who enters the …