Local Artist Donates Painting to HEAL’s Sweet Charity Ball

Local artist, Jacqueline Kastor, donated an original painting, “Joyful Hope,” for use as the Sweet Charity Ball logo. “In painting “Joyful Hope” it was my wish that those who are healing in body and spirit can move forward in strength and the joy of a new beginning. HEAL has offered hope and a possibility of peace to those who have …

HEAL at the INN Charity Golf Tournament Scheduled

The 2nd Annual “HEAL at the INN” Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for 1pm Saturday, August 13th at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Championship Golf Course in Mescalero.  Proceeds benefit the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. The tournament is a best ball, 4-golfer scramble.  Players can register individually or as a team.  The cost is …

Sweet Charity’s Project Princess A Success

This past spring, the community donated gorgeous dresses for Sweet Charity’s Project Princess Prom Dress Drive. The goal of Project Princess was to ensure that every girl who needed a dress to go to prom could receive one. Over 30 girls selected their dresses from Sweet Charity, where the dresses were offered on a “pay what you can” price system. …

Church Supports Children at the Nest

The Mission and Outreach Committee from the First Presbyterian Church recently delivered many toys and afghans to the children who live at the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter.  The Committee also donated toiletries for the Mothers, as they have several times in the past. Committee members Emma Lou Griffin and Ann Jordan said their church was seeking ideas of larger items …

Local “Golfers Against Violence” Poster Launched

PGA Professionals from several Lincoln County and Mescalero golf courses joined local male golfers in the release of another “Men Against Violence” poster, a campaign hosted by HEAL and the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in Ruidoso Downs. The Golfers Against Violence poster is the 14th in the series that features prominent and respected men in the community taking a stand …

Project Princess Photo Shoot

This past spring, the community donated gorgeous dresses for Sweet Charity’s Project Princess Prom Dress Drive. The goal of Project Princess was to ensure that every girl who needed a dress to go to prom could receive one. Over 30 girls selected their dresses from Sweet Charity, where the dresses were offered on a “pay what you can” price system. …

Local RV Park Fills Shelter Lobby

Mountain High RV Park in Alto made its second large donation to the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in Ruidoso Downs. The donation consisted of much needed personal items such as shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes and toothpaste, kids coloring workbooks in both English and Spanish, personal soaps and baby wipes and diapers. “Our friends at Mountain High realize how difficult it is …

Local Doctor Donates Scar Removal for Nest Residents

Dr. Stephen Rath, MD, of Fusion Medical Spa is offering free scar removal for victims of domestic violence at the Nest. Dr. Rath and his staff welcomed the addition of Nest brochures in the waiting room of Fusion Medical Spa.  After discussing his services with HEAL staff, Dr. Rath made the very generous offer to assist women who have suffered …

Middle School Student “Makes a Difference” at the Nest

An 8th grade student at Cloudcroft Middle School selected the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in Ruidoso Downs for her charity activity. Chanupa Gallerito told the Nest Operations Director Carrie Calkins that her teacher, Kathy Miller, challenged the students in a project called, “What the World Needs Now.” Gallerito went to the internet to research community needs and found the Nest …

MESA Club Students Donate to Shelter Residents

The MESA Club of Ruidoso High School made its second annual donation of various household items for residents at the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter. Teacher Advisor Kala Scarafiotti noted, “The students in the MESA Club have a special interest in the Nest.  This is the second year the students conducted fundraising to purchase the items needed by the women at …