When it came to helping children and their mothers traumatized by domestic violence, Dr. Michael O’Leary was a perfect fit. O’Leary has taken a long and winding road to Ruidoso and Lincoln County. It’s a road that has led him to one of the most challenging jobs he’s had in his career. “I’ve only been with the Nest two months, …
Help End Abuse for Life Board Member Sheri Rodgers has decided to take the vision of a safer Nest into her own online hands. With the launch of a crowdfunding project, http://www.gofundme.com/helpchildinshelter, she has set the bar high. Frustrated with some of the unfulfilled needs at the Nest, she has decided to cast the net wide. Internet-wide. Inspired by other successful …
From a word-of-mouth campaign to help support Heifer International and WorldVision has sprung The Hope Project of First Christian Church with donations raised to benefit HEAL & The Nest and the Backpack 4 Kids project. The Hope Project is the brainchild of Kelly Bullion. It has received great support and collaboration from Pastor Matt Every and the congregation at First …
We have a hero in our midst! Our own Sam Pirelli has been awarded the Community Hero Award from the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NMCADV). At a ceremony recently in Alamogordo, Sam was presented with the prestigious award. The award is given to those community leaders and businesses that have supported and advanced domestic violence advocacy in their …
Dear Editor, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) just finished our 2014 Heroes with Heart awards gala. We enjoyed a lovely afternoon celebrating the remarkable contributions of these fine members of our community. But I realize there are two other people who deserve special recognition and, while they are not part of the Heroes with Heart program, they are certainly …
The afternoon of Sunday, October 26, was filled with awards, honors and passion as Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) held their annual Heroes with Heart Awards Gala at the old Mt. Annie’s (the new Foot of the Cross Church). Each award ceremony honors those who have gone above and beyond to make a difference throughout Lincoln County & Mescalero. …
Thank you, Cornerstone Bakery, for your recent donation of coffee and cookies for The Nest. More thanks to Steve Gomez for participating in this year’s “Walk in Her Shoes” and for helping make a true difference throughout the community.
Honoring those in the community who go above and beyond in helping others is the foundation of the Heroes with Heart awards. “This is an annual event sponsored by HEAL as a way to give back to our community,” HEAL board member Lynn Crawford said. “People in the community nominate someone who has done something extraordinary for someone or something …
Hadley’s Fruit Market graciously donated food for the residents of The Nest. We couldn’t do it without your support!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Each year, The Nest offers a very moving candlelight vigil inside the shelter for the residents and members of the HEAL family. “The first Monday of October is the Day of Unity across the country,” said HEAL Executive Director Coleen Widell. “Its purpose is to mourn the loss of those murdered by their …
