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After years of limited access to legal representation for their residents, The Nest domestic violence shelter is entering into a new partnership with New Mexico Legal Aid. The organization, who gives assistance in civil legal cases to people who otherwise are not able to afford a private attorney, has new funding which will allow an attorney from their Roswell field …
Local art gallery, Art Ruidoso, held its grand opening last month and featured three artists who created pieces of work live at the gallery that were then auctioned off with proceeds donated to the artists’ designated charities. Suzy Goza, an artist and long-time art educator, chose to donate the proceeds from her work to HEAL & The Nest domestic violence …
Mark your calendars! The date has been set for 2015 Heroes with Heart Awards Gala. The annual event organized by Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) & The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter will be held at the Gateway Church of Christ on Sunday, October 18th at 2:00 p.m. HEAL Board Secretary Pat Shukis-Fraser wants you to know what Heroes with …
Debbie Haines-Nix, owner of Sanctuary on the River Inspired Living Center, has been a long-time supporter of HEAL and The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter. In fact, she was not only a charter board member, but was involved before The Nest was opened in 2007. “We were simply a small group who knew our community could no longer be number one …
Oprah Winfrey once said, “It’s not just being able to write a check. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.” Local charity, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL), is the umbrella organization responsible for the creation, maintenance and operations of Lincoln County’s first safe haven for survivors of domestic violence. The women and children who come through the doors at …
As you may know, Sweet Charity is a resale boutique that sells gently used items and whose proceeds benefit The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter. The store depends on our community’s generous donations. Several businesses have truly stepped up to the plate in providing support in the form of donations to Sweet Charity. These businesses will deliver brand new items to …
St. Eleanor Catholic Church of Ruidoso has long been active in the Lincoln County community, providing jail ministry and supporting programs like the Lincoln County Food Bank and HEAL & The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter. The Nest has benefited from continued support from St. Eleanor due, at least in part, to the work of the late Bob Racicot, who served …
The Midtown Market has been in business for over a year and a half now, located below Lucy’s Mexicali Restaurant at 2408B Sudderth Drive in Midtown Ruidoso. This past February, the market phased out the convenience store items and transitioned to feature the new Old Barrel Tea Company at Midtown Market. During the transition, owners Bailey Huffmon and Jasper Riddle …
The Foxworth-Galbraith Home Improvement Center has been a fixture in the Lincoln County community for decades. The Ruidoso store supplies lumber, building materials, tools, paint and fixtures to local contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike. They are also grateful to their customers and supportive of community charities. As a way of thanking their loyal customers, Foxworth-Galbraith recently held a customer appreciation golf …
HEAL and The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter serve many different types of people who come from diverse environments and cultures. Because of this, it is important for board members and advocates to be knowledgeable about different traditions in order to be respectful and provide the best assistance to all women and children who come to the shelter. You may have …