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It’s the simple things in life that we all take for granted. Like reading glasses. Did you know that a common tactic used by an abuser is to break a victim’s glasses so she can’t see or go to school or work? The Ruidoso Lions Club adopted the Nest as one of its charities and provides our residents and children …
Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is hosting Lincoln County’s first ever staged mob flash dance at Wingfield Park on Valentine’s Day. Yes, you read that right. Right smack in the middle of winter, on February 14th, hundreds of people will be dancing in one of Ruidoso’s favorite parks as part of the global campaign, “One Billion Rising” – an …
If Anne Frank is to be believed, “No one has ever become poor by giving.” Certainly, the following three Lincoln County examples are proof positive that she is correct. EVERYONE CAN HELP IN SOME WAY: When the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter first opened in 2007, HEAL Executive Director Coleen Widell remembers a wonderfully kind, elderly woman who called to …
While the magic of Christmas and the holiday season has lapsed, the sheer joy and appreciation that lingers at the Nest remains strong. This story isn’t about the Nest, however. This story is about you. 2012 was the fifth year the Nest has been open. The timing of its’ opening, in March 2007, is significant because just as this …
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As Christmas approaches at the Nest and the shelter remains near capacity, HEAL would like to highlight a very special business in town that recently “saved the Santa day.” When Dan and Maria Elena Stagner of Stagner Landscaping and Penny Gardner heard Advocates at the shelter were concerned about having sufficient gifts for the many clients in shelter, they raced …
Twas a week before Christmas And all thru the Nest The children were excited Awaiting a special guest. The fire truck arrived Lights and sirens galore When out stepped Santa With shiny gifts and more. One by one, each whispered Into Santa’s ear Their biggest wish for Christmas And prayers for the new year. Santa’s hugs and warm …
The famous song When You Wish Upon A Star begins like this: When you wish upon a star, Makes no difference who you are, Anything your heart desires, Will come to you. Like every other child in our community during this festive season, our children living at the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter are wishing upon many stars. If this holiday …
It’s time to shop and everyone’s in the hunt for that special bargain. Well, look no more! Tucked away next to Jorge’s Restaurant in Ruidoso Downs you will find Sweet Charity Resale Boutique. They are the ultra cool, fun boutique that offers gently used clothing, toys, antiques, household goods and furniture. If you are looking for something extra special for …
Stagner Landscaping recently came to the family courtyard at the Nest to do some fall cleaning of the lovely prayer garden and landscaping at the shelter. There was much trimming and sculpting to be done. They thinned bushes, pulled weeds, raked and swept then hauled away the debris. Many thanks to the Stagners, who seem always willing to help at …