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At Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL), we recently celebrated our sixth anniversary. It is an apropos time to remember and cherish our past, our beginnings and the community that made HEAL and The Nest the success story that it is today. HEAL was founded by individual citizens in 2005 with one major mission: to stop domestic violence and …
Jerry Leonard recently donated an old pickup truck to the Car Donation Program to benefit HEAL and the Nest. Here’s a big shout out thank you to Jerry for making a difference in the lives of the women and kids at the shelter!
Dedication is one of Help End Abuse for Life’s favorite values and its’ board of directors prove their dedication time and time again. Chef Brendan Gochenour, one of three newest members with no more than a few weeks on the job, has already started taking the heat in the kitchen at The Nest. This week, he made a visit to …
Michele Moroney is the owner of Bear Sky Graphics in Ruidoso. She has been a part of the graphics team for HEAL and the Nest since its inception. Recently, she provided four gift certificates for one hour massages with Jennifer Lewicki at Sanctuary on the River, allowing some residents at the Nest to enjoy a special pampering. These gals definitely …
When a woman arrives at the Nest domestic violence shelter, she and her children are each given a welcome bag filled with toiletries, a hair brush, towels, books and games such as puzzles and coloring books. Most recently, the Sunday School Class of the Community United Methodist Church of Ruidoso replenished the supply, ensuring that every survivor who enters the …
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” This is an inspiring story of two students in Ruidoso who heard his message and took it to heart. In the days following the “Disciple Now” youth community service weekend, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) was presented with another stunning example of local …
One of the core values of Lincoln County is that of service and it is demonstrated on a daily basis by our many local churches. “Disciple Now” is a multi-church program that teaches youth the importance of community service, empathy, support and kindness. This past weekend, J Bar J Church, Gateway Christian Church and First Baptist Church of Ruidoso …
This past weekend, the communities of Lincoln County and Mescalero flocked to Mountain Annie’s Center for the Arts to join Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) at the 2013 Heroes with Heart Awards Gala that celebrates local individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. This year’s winners came from all walks of life. Many …
For most folks, faith is among the most important things in life. Without it, we lose our way. For those in recovery, whether from domestic violence, substance abuse or mental health issues, the need for faith may be even more powerful. When Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) first opened the Nest domestic violence shelter in 2007, it created …
Sweet Charity would like to shout out a big thank you to Josie Powell of Josie’s Framery in Ruidoso. Josie is an avid supporter of Sweet Charity. She is the smiling face that will often show up at your home when you call with a donation pickup. Josie also happens to serve as the Vice President of Help End Abuse …