It is no surprise working as an advocate in a shelter can be a stressful job. At The Nest, a day as an Advocate involves reading, catching up on the residents, filling out and filing mountains of paperwork, receiving phone calls from victims in crisis, offering a supportive and coaching shoulder to cry on for women and children, conducting educational, …
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Walmart
Walmart is a big fan and supporter of the women and The Nest. Recently, they donated several strollers, car seats, a baby carrier, a bassinet and a portable playpen. According to June Shaunnessey, Shelter Supervisor, “These new baby items were desperately needed by residents. Thank you, Walmart, for being a consistent supporter of our families!”
Advocate from The Nest Reflects on Challenge Day
A few years ago, Ruidoso Middle School began hosting a new type of event for its students called Challenge Day. The program aims to teach student empathy, help lessen feelings of isolation and develop stronger bonds with their peers that will ultimately reduce or eliminate bullying and violence. This year, The Nest sent one of its senior resident advocates, Britta …
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHT – Mescalero Apache School District
Mescalero Apache School District has been working with HEAL staff on developing a teen dating violence presentation for February, which is nation teen dating violence awareness month. Look for an upcoming story about a group of Mescalero students who are involved in the HEAL teen leadership training program!
New Business, Chisum 23, Supports The Nest
Sometimes, all it takes is a little creative problem solving to kill two birds with one stone. This week, staff at Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) witnessed a solution to a problem that benefited The Nest and turned lemons into lemonade. Alto’s new Chisum Travel Convenience Store in Alto, which opened its doors last month, received a large shipment of chicken …
ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT – Ruidoso Noon Lions Club
The Ruidoso Valley Noon Lions Club has long been a great supporter of the women and kids living at the Nest who have had their glasses broken by an abuser. This is a very common tactic of abusers, who realize if they destroy the woman’s glasses, he will control whether she will be able to read, drive or work. Since …
Innovative Donors Support the Nest
The holiday season may be over, but community members in Lincoln County continue to design new, innovative ways of supporting the women and children living at the Nest domestic violence shelter. Many of these generous individuals make smaller donations on an ongoing basis throughout the year, bringing in whatever they find that seems to fit the bill. Their donations are …
Collaboration Spotlight – Mescalero Apache Tribe
HEAL has long appreciated its working relationship with the Mescalero Apache Tribe. From the day the Nest domestic violence shelter first opened in March 2007, tribal members and administration have embraced the mission of ending violence in our communities. We honor this collaboration and thank the tribal administration for allowing the HEAL Board of Directors to discuss violence against native …
The Boys and Girls Club Partners with The Nest
It is not hard to see that rebuilding a life free of violence is a difficult endeavor, oftentimes taking years to accomplish. Even more challenging, though, is the work cut out for mothers – and their children – who enter The Nest domestic violence shelter. Growing up in a violent home throws children for a loop. Many have a seemingly …
DONOR SPOTLIGHT – Jimmy McCarty
Teaching children about charity and community service sets the groundwork for a future of helping others. This is exactly what happened to 9 year old Jimmy McCarty. Jimmy had a birthday party recently and donated all of his gifts to the children of the Nest for Christmas. He also brought food with his gifts. To think that a 9 year old …