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This is a story of the two little pigs, Hope and Faith. You might be asking yourself, “What in the world do two pigs have to do with HEAL and The Nest domestic violence shelter?” Hope and Faith, who are two very large ceramic pigs, as in piggy banks, adorned with Nest insignia, are making a difference by helping to …
The Best Western Pine Springs in Ruidoso Downs is somewhat of a neighbor to the Nest. Located across from the racetrack, it is but a mile or two from the shelter. HEAL thanks the Best Western for donating many breakfast items to the Nest. They have joined the ranks of many other businesses in Lincoln County, all of whom have …
The community of Lincoln County saw a great display of empathy and caring over the last few weeks. With the help of an inspiring group of people, a situation that could have been tremendously sad turned into a stunning story of a dog, a shelter and love. Our hero is named Dog. He is a deaf Rottweiler who lost his …
Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) prides itself on doing creative, fun and unique events in our community. From the very beginning, events like the Survivor local talent production at the Spencer Theater and the annual HEAL Heroes with Heart Award Gala have kept supporters often wondering what the next engaging event will be. When HEAL announced the One Billion …
It is the practice at the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter to build a good dose of family fun and recreation into the client program. One day, while shopping in Sears, retiree Paul Block noticed a ping pong table set up on the showroom floor. For some reason, it made him think about the kids at the Nest. He then called …
Robert Orben encouraged his laughing audiences to appreciate volunteers, “those dedicated people who believe in all work and no pay.” Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) took note of this wise saying and is once again giving thanks to the community by calling for nominations for the 2013 Heroes with Heart awards. Nominations are now open but you better hurry …
It’s the simple things in life that we all take for granted. Like reading glasses. Did you know that a common tactic used by an abuser is to break a victim’s glasses so she can’t see or go to school or work? The Ruidoso Lions Club adopted the Nest as one of its charities and provides our residents and children …
Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is hosting Lincoln County’s first ever staged mob flash dance at Wingfield Park on Valentine’s Day. Yes, you read that right. Right smack in the middle of winter, on February 14th, hundreds of people will be dancing in one of Ruidoso’s favorite parks as part of the global campaign, “One Billion Rising” – an …
If Anne Frank is to be believed, “No one has ever become poor by giving.” Certainly, the following three Lincoln County examples are proof positive that she is correct. EVERYONE CAN HELP IN SOME WAY: When the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter first opened in 2007, HEAL Executive Director Coleen Widell remembers a wonderfully kind, elderly woman who called to …
While the magic of Christmas and the holiday season has lapsed, the sheer joy and appreciation that lingers at the Nest remains strong. This story isn’t about the Nest, however. This story is about you. 2012 was the fifth year the Nest has been open. The timing of its’ opening, in March 2007, is significant because just as this …