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The 3rd annual Empty Bowl Event to benefit Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) & Nest Domestic Violence Shelter will be held on Sunday, October 28th from 4-7pm at the Cafe at Mountain Annie’s at 2714 Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. Only 300 bowls and tickets will be available, so get your …
Ruidoso and Lincoln County has long been a retirement destination for people seeking beautiful views, a great climate, interesting and fun venues, outstanding property values and a community of civic minded people. Don Ratay, retiree and HEAL (Help End Abuse for Life) and The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter volunteer, agrees with this statement whole heartedly. Ratay describes himself as …
Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter are proud to announce their partnership with America’s Car Donation Center. The Center accepts used vehicles – running or not – such as cars, trucks, boats, trailers, RVs and motorcycles and sells them, returning the proceeds minus a nominal processing fee to The Nest. According to HEAL Vice President …
Dear Editor, Perhaps best known for his long association with Sierra Blanca Motors, Joe Gomez is much more than just a friendly smile and helpful salesman at a car dealership. What many of you may not know is that, for over 4 years, Joe has been a passionate advocate for the women and children at The Nest Domestic …
The Friends of the Library recently donated several boxes of hardback, paperback and audio books to Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) for the women and children at The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter. Ron Duncan is the current President of the Friends. He said, “Reading is such a peaceful and relaxing way to relieve stress, so we immediately thought …
Lynn Crawford, a current Village of Ruidoso councilman, also serves as the General Manager of the Ruidoso Jockey Club, which graciously allowed Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) to display a framed picture for silent auction in the lobby of the Club. The picture, entitled “Winter Moon” by artist Bruce W. McElya, depicts a full moon over Ruidoso with …
To the editor: Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is so proud and humbled by the amazing generosity of Lincoln County citizens and businesses. First we saw the outpouring of donations following the Little Bear Fire which allowed Sweet Charity to provide free clothing, bedding, shoes and other essentials to those who were displaced or whose homes were destroyed. Individuals …
The beginning of school each year is usually an exciting time for most kids but at The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter, it can be a time of turmoil and fear. The children who live at the shelter often feel displaced, lost and bewildered in the face of the unfamiliar surroundings, new schools and having to make new friends. They do …
“All You Need is Love” So true in most cases, but for the Deacon Bob Racicot Open, the charity golf tournament that benefits The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter, you’ll need more than love or even luck. Golf clubs and your favorite hat just won’t cut it. First off, make sure you get registered early! Why? Because only the first 144 …
Most folks around town know these three guys: Perry Champion, Brendan Gochenourand Curtis Williamson. But what they may not know is that these three Chefs have come together to dole out tasty confections, with a hefty side of community service, to benefit those effected by the Little Bear Fire. The trio recently founded the White Apron Society, a newly formed …