The Nest would like to thank First Baptist Church of Ruidoso Downs for maintaining a medication fund for residents at the Nest. When residents flee their homes, sometimes they arrive with only the clothing on their back. Replacing their essential prescription medication is an immediate and costly need. This caring church coordinates with HEAL’s office manager to make sure all …
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Nest on the lookout for handymen, women
In March of 2007, the doors of “The Nest” opened. This state of the art shelter for victims of domestic violence has provided and met the needs of domestic violence victims for over five years. Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) operates the Nest. Over the last four years, this fiscally conservative agency has weathered financial cutbacks yet, despite these …
Lincoln County Medical Center Thift Store
The Nest would like to thank Carole Lockhead of Lincoln County Medical Center Thift Store for their generous donation of much needed toiletries. The shelter continues to operate at or near capacity and toiletries remain a much needed commodity. We appreciate your donation!
The Nest is Music to Her Ears
Local Musician Susan Landers Kolb is a busy woman. Whether playing at weddings,country clubs or local restaurants, she clocks in countless hours on the microphone and keyboard. Kolb sets Sundays aside for rest and worship. “But sometimes the opportunity todo something good comes up and it overrides my need to rest and relax,” saysKolb. Last Sunday, Kolb was asked to …
Sears Ruidoso Downs
The Nest would like to thank Matthew Bridges and Joan Zagone, owner of Sear’s Ruidoso Downs for donating a brand new microwave to the shelter kitchen. Our own microwave had fizzled out and their generosity allowed us to replace the broken microwave immediately which has kept the bustling kitchen running smoothly.
HEAL Celebrates First Responders
On Thursday, May 31, 2012 the Nest will be hosting a barbecue to honor our community’s first responders. First responders include law enforcement personnel,firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Forest Service and other emergency professionals who put themselves on the line every day to help keep us safe. The Nest staff will serve a menu of grilled hot dogs …
HEAL Educates & Informs
In a continuing effort to expand its community education initiative, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) recently participated in the 2012 District Ten Altrusa Conference at the Ruidoso Convention Center. “The Ruidoso Club of Altrusa has been an integral part of our anti-violence campaign in Lincoln County from the beginning of the Nest, dating back to 2007. We were thrilled …
Amazon purchases equal donations
Donate shelter necessities from the comfort of your home online OR print out this handy list and shop locally! Purchasing from a Wish List You can sort the items on a Wish List by date added or by price. If you’d like to print the list, click the “Print This List” link at the top of the center …
Coyote Howling in Ruidoso, NM
The Nest would like to thank Tonya Huber and Amy Smith of Coyote Howling for their fundraising efforts on behalf of the Nest. On Friday and Saturday, May 18th & 19th, the duo will host a community garage sale at Two Rivers Park to benefit the Nest. For more information, please call Amy or Tonya at Coyote Howling, 575-808-8320.
There Are No Age Limits for Abuse
Elder abuse affects seniors across all socioeconomic groups, races, cultures, mental and physical abilities and health status. Nationally, nearly two million elders are abused or neglected each year, but only in fourteen will report the abuse. Elder abuse can take several forms. It often occurs in multiple forms inflicted at the same time. Financial and emotional abuses are the two …