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by Chef Brendan Gocheour, HEAL Treasurer On a crisp October evening, nothing warms the heart more than seeing hundreds of people out to support the Empty Bowl, the Nest’s annual fundraiser and Lincoln County’s only soup competition. With over 30 soups to taste, and a variety of handmade bowls and pieces of fine arts and crafts to pick from, attendees …
The Ruidoso Federated Women’s Club has been an avid sponsor of the HEAL and the Nest since before the doors of the shelter even opened. Recently, they invited HEAL’s Executive Director Coleen Widell to present at a luncheon and surprise “pajama party” for the Nest. The Women’s Clubs have long been a leader in the fight against domestic violence. Nationally, …
Attendees of Ruidoso’s Aspenfest Parade were thrilled, amused and excited by one float in particular, the float that was put together by a team of progressive volunteers at Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest. The float was unique in many ways. It contained a large, six-foot red stiletto surrounded by men strutting the streets of midtown in …
On behalf of the Board of Directors for Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL), I would like to extend a very heartfelt message of thanks to the elected leaders in our area for their public support of the efforts of the Nest domestic violence shelter. We are proud to thank the Lincoln County Commission, the Village of Ruidoso Village Council, …
Cloud Nine is a retail store in Ruidoso that sells, amongst other things, new mattresses. As part of their giving program, they have essentially adopted Sweet Charity as the place to donate their customers earlier mattresses when they upgrade. This constant flow of donation means that other folks in our community can now find gently used and affordable mattresses for …
The link between domestic violence and animal abuse has long been suspected, but research has now proven how deep the connection runs. In response, the National Link Coalition was formed. The Coalition is building on strong foundational work built by the Humane Society, which runs a research and education program called First Strike: The Violence Connection. It’s studies have focused …
Dustin Wyszynski, owner of a tree removal company in Alto, recently went to the Nest to remove tree limbs that were blocking the security surveillance cameras. Add Dustin’s company to the very long list of local businesses that take pride and ownership in ensuring the women and children residing at the Nest continue to live safe lives.
Art surrounds and encompasses our spirits. Where there is darkness, beauty, doubt, mystery or a mix of each, humans create art. On many occasions, art helps people who have seen trauma and misfortune in the healing process. It allows them a target for their energies, a channel to funnel their emotions and the promise of beauty from dedication. Art is …
Dear Editor, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when every person should consider what she or he can do to help end the epidemic of domestic violence that plagues our county and our nation. The statistics are staggering. In the United States, nearly one-third of American women (31 percent) report being physically or sexually abused by a husband …
Since 1987, October has been recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every year, across the country, shelter workers and advocates unite with survivors and supporters to discuss progress and issues surrounding domestic violence, remember those whose lives have been lost and celebrate the spirit of survivors. Here in Lincoln County, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL), the mother organization of …