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By Michael Hoppal, HEAL Staff Writer As the staff writer for Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest, my weekly schedule does not necessarily scream complexity. Working at HEAL has not been terrifically different from my other jobs, really. I complete assigned tasks ranging from attending committee meetings, interviewing donors and writing the first draft of our …
Matt Larson recently helped the Nest domestic violence shelter by tracking down a full-sized trailer and heading out to Capitan to pick up a very large sectional couch for the family room at the Nest. When a plea for help with transportation was posted in Facebook by HEAL Office Manager Sue Francis, Harold Oakes saw it and contacted Matt to …
Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) announces its 4th annual Deacon Bob Open charity golf tournament that will be held on Saturday, August 10th at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Championship Golf Course. The tournament has a 1:00 pm shotgun start. Returning players will be happy to see a few traditions upheld. Once again, players may purchase an unlimited …
Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest receive generous donations from the community on a regular basis but this week, the organization has been granted a unique gift from a skilled artist. Lifelong metal smith and jewelry creator Janet Alexander has chosen to donate a specially crafted piece to the women’s domestic violence shelter. Alexander, a …
The Southern Soul All Stars recently played at Win, Place & Show. The lead singer, “Big Poppa” Lee McManus and his wife Dianne, who is also a singer and pianist in the band, celebrated their wedding anniversary that evening. They selected HEAL and the Nest as the band’s charity that evening and donated their tips to the domestic violence shelter …
The staff and Board of HEAL want to thank Charlotte Christopher, a nurse at the Ruidoso Middle School, who donated her time and expertise to re-certify our staff at our shelter in CPR and First Aid. Charlotte has ensured exceptional service to the women and kids in the Nest shelter when they face medical life-threatening challenges. We love the partnership!
Sweet Charity, the resale boutique that supports Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest domestic violence shelter, has a sweet offer for spring cleaners as they clear out the old to make room for the new. It is now offering an enhanced consignment program for people who want to send their beloved items to a new home without …
HEAL and the Nest were started by local community members in an effort to eliminate domestic violence in Lincoln County and to provide safety, healing and hope to those affected by it. HEAL’s most critical operation is the Nest, the women’s domestic violence shelter in Ruidoso Downs. All of the client services come from within the Nest and from …
The Nest has a long list of supporters. We are proud to add to that list Mr. Art Dunn of Bonito River Services, who recently came to the shelter to work on some heating and cooling issues. As a local contractor, Art is a well-respected professional. The residents, staff and Board of HEAL would like to honor him for his …
Giving and helping are personal tasks. People have individual needs, they appreciate receiving help in different ways and the altruistic acts fulfilling those needs are driven by personal values as varied as the people who perform them. Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) has enjoyed the partnership of many volunteers and partners in Lincoln County. One …