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Twas a week before Christmas And all thru the Nest The children were excited Awaiting a special guest. The fire truck arrived Lights and sirens galore When out stepped Santa With shiny gifts and more. One by one, each whispered Into Santa’s ear Their biggest wish for Christmas And prayers for the new year. Santa’s hugs and warm …
The famous song When You Wish Upon A Star begins like this: When you wish upon a star, Makes no difference who you are, Anything your heart desires, Will come to you. Like every other child in our community during this festive season, our children living at the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter are wishing upon many stars. If this holiday …
It’s time to shop and everyone’s in the hunt for that special bargain. Well, look no more! Tucked away next to Jorge’s Restaurant in Ruidoso Downs you will find Sweet Charity Resale Boutique. They are the ultra cool, fun boutique that offers gently used clothing, toys, antiques, household goods and furniture. If you are looking for something extra special for …
Stagner Landscaping recently came to the family courtyard at the Nest to do some fall cleaning of the lovely prayer garden and landscaping at the shelter. There was much trimming and sculpting to be done. They thinned bushes, pulled weeds, raked and swept then hauled away the debris. Many thanks to the Stagners, who seem always willing to help at …
HEAL announced the People’s Choice for the top three winners of the Nest Best Soup competition, held at the HEAL 2012 Empty Bowl Event. HEAL committee member Chef Brendan Gochenour presented each winner with a plaque at a private gathering at Mr. Annie’s Center for the Arts. Joining him in the presentation was Josie Powell, Vice President of the HEAL …
The Nest is a neighbor to a wonderful, down home, roadside produce stand in Ruidoso Downs. We appreciate Bill Ford, who owns and operates Home Grown Produce along Highway 70, for always thinking of the Nest. He has brought us many boxes of great produce and recently treated our kids to more pumpkins than they could decorate. He’s got the …
Seems local folks are already planning their holiday giving, according to Susanne Francis, Office Manager at HEAL & the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter. Staff at the shelter has been receiving calls asking what the Nest and her residents need for Christmas. Each year, this community and supporters abroad kindly and generously ensure each woman and child who has to …
Dear Editor, The HEAL Empty Bowl Event was hosted at Mt. Annie’s Center for the Arts in Ruidoso on Sunday, October 28th. A local’s favorite, this third annual charity event was well-attended by bustling supporters of the Nest, who packed the galleries and tasting rooms. At the top of the long list of folks to thank for this remarkable fundraiser …
The staff at the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter is proud to have hosted a Tour & Tea for the Ruidoso Federated Woman’s Club during October, national domestic violence awareness month. The Club has been an avid supporter of the Nest since its opening in 2007. Eight members of the Club attended the private event. HEAL Executive Director Coleen Widell …
Many thanks to Jamie & Shirley Estes, owners of Mt. Annie’s Center for the Arts in Ruidoso, for hosting the 3rd annual HEAL Empty Bowl Event. We simply cannot imagine a more beautiful venue for such a popular fundraiser!