It is no secret the work done within the walls of The Nest domestic violence shelter is difficult, but perhaps the most common misunderstanding is any outsider’s tendency to pity the women and children residing there. Ask any Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) staff member to describe what a 90-day stay may look like for a budding survivor and …
Category: Event News
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Eddie Hedin
It seems when things go astray, it often happens after hours. Such was the case recently when one of The Nest’s hot water heaters gave out. Eddie Hedin was summoned to the rescue on a weekend day and got the replacement rewired and back up and running in short order. Thank you, Mr. Hedin!
Constituency Meeting and Private Tour of The Nest
Last week, Representative Zach Cook and Senator William Burt appeared in Ruidoso to reflect on this year’s legislative session in a forum hosted by Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and Sanctuary on the River. With an unexpected turnout, the conservatory at Sanctuary on the River was lined wall-to-wall with local elected officials, HEAL staff and board members and many …
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – First Baptist Church
Even though Valentine’s Day is long past, the sweet memories created by the Lighthouse Sunday School Class and the First Baptist Church remain at The Nest. To celebrate true love, these wonderful churches brought the women and children very special Valentine cookies, candies, kind messages and balloons. Thank you for making their day!
Bealls Fundraiser Supports The Nest
In a national corporate effort to inspire awareness of charities, their work and the necessity of community support, Bealls department stores across the nation are choosing a local or national charity for which to raise money. For the company’s first endeavor into its new “30 Days of Giving” campaign, the Ruidoso Bealls chose to support Help End Abuse for Life …
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Dr. Amanda Favis of Ruidoso Animal Clinic
Dr. Amanda Favis and Luther Light recently donated two electronics to the children at The Nest. First, the Leap Pad Ultra is a child-safe computer tablet with a large hi-res screen, Wi-Fi with kid-safe web and access to the LeapFrog educator-approved library. Secondly, the V.Reader is an interactive children’s e-reader (like a Kindle). Because we know that exposure to books …
Local Legislators Support HEAL & The Nest
To fulfill the mission of Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) to end domestic violence in Lincoln County and New Mexico, each year the organization sends several board and staff members to Santa Fe to garner support for the cause during the legislative session. Throughout the years, HEAL staff have developed supportive relationships with several key legislators. “HEAL realizes the …
DONORS SPOTLIGHT – Josie’s Framery
An annual tradition for HEAL is to take small gifts to legislators to remind them of Lincoln County during their work at the New Mexico Legislature. Last year, staff presented gift bags containing HEAL coffee cups and writing instruments and were thrilled to see Senator Phil Griego sipping coffee from his during their visit! This year, thanks to the generosity …
HEAL Carries Voice of Victims to Legislature
Although the Advocates of Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) do their most important work and make their most important contributions to the community within the walls of The Nest, progressive advocacy happens in many places. An advocate, someone who is truly drawn to helping victims of domestic violence, does not only seek to help others through dark times, but …
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Stagner Landscape
During the recent cold snap, the furnace at Sweet Charity broke down and the parts were going to take a day or two to arrive. The retail staff and customers faced a couple of chilly days ahead. Long-time supporter Stagner Landscape jumped to the rescue by delivering firewood for the fireplace at the resale boutique that supports The Nest. Many …