Author: HEAL

The Nest is a safe place for women and children. Employees of the Nest, as well as their families, offer constant support to the shelter, making the atmosphere feel like home to the residents. “My husband Kevin has helped at the Nest on several occasions,” Shelter Supervisor June Shaughnessy said. “Most recently, he and a friend, Mars Capen, came to …

Katie Kmetz of the Lodge of Sierra Blanca donated Subway sandwiches to the shelter. “The Nest is so important because it provides a safe home for women and children whose lives are in danger,” Kmetz said. “I admire these women for their strength and courage.” HEAL and The Nest appreciate the partnership!  

Each year, the University of New Mexico’s football team spends eleven nights in the cool Ruidoso pines. “It is a good place to practice,” Lobos coach Brian Despain said. “We come for our fall camp, which is our preseason practice time.” The team practices at the White Mountain complex. While staying at the Lodge of Sierra Blanca, the team was …

This weeks’ donation spotlight is not from a business, but from five year-old girl named Araya Aragon and her grandmother! Aragon, who lives in Farmington, stopped by The Nest while visiting her grandmother in Ruidoso.  She stopped by to donate toys for the children of the Nest. Her grandmother also donated six bags of new socks, just in time for …

A HEALing Partnership The Nest and the Ruidoso Fire Department have a long-established working relationship that is based on trust. The bond of trust between the two organizations is due to the friendship between HEALs’ executive director Coleen Widell, and the Ruidoso Fire Department chief, Harlan Vincent. “We trust each other and our trust trickles down to the rest of …

Skarskgard Farms is delivering fresh, organic produce to Ruidoso every week. Each week, they have extra fruits and vegetables leftover.  HEAL Office Manager Susanne Manager contacted them and asked if they would consider donating the produce to The Nest.  They agreed.  Many thanks to the wonderful folks at Skarsfard Farms!  HEAL is now the charity recipient every other week and …

When it comes to safety, Sam Pirelli of Pirelli Lock Shop in Ruidoso has played a “key” role at The Nest on more occasions than either shelter staff or he can remember. “Sam is our ‘go to’ guy for any key or lock replacement needs,” Nest Shelter Supervisor June Shaughnessy said.  “We provide secure storage and a locked bedroom for …

Here is a big shout out to Sherwin-Williams for donating paint for the shelter! Since 2007, The Nest has been serving over 300 women and children each year.  With that much traffic, it was time for a repainting of the busiest rooms at The Nest – the living room, kitchen and dining room.  “We wanted to get involved in the …

The children living at the Nest domestic violence shelter have been enjoying summer in the courtyard, thanks to donations of sporting equipment from the Elks Lodge #2086 in Ruidoso. “We know how important family is,” Al Buse, Exalted Ruler of the Elks said. “We had an end-of-the-school-year party and had leftover materials.” The Elks Lodge donated soccer balls, a basketball, …

Thank you to Dan Stagner of Stagner Landscaping and Lions’ Club member Gary Caughron for donating multiple tickets for children living at The Nest to attend a magic show held at First Christian Church. Their donation put smiles on several young faces and provided much needed fun!