The Nest would like to thank Dr. Rath and Fusion Medical Spa for donating a $1,000 gift certificate for the White Apron Society Drive. Dr. Rath also offers scar removal services to Nest Domestic Violence residents. We appreciate your partnership in our campaign to end domestic violence!
Category: Event News
Sanctuary on the River
HEAL would like to thank Debbie Haines-Nix, owner of Sanctuary on the River, (575-630-1111) for providing the Nest with beautiful facilities to hold the 2012 Retreat. Accommodations at Sanctuary on the River were provided to the Nest without cost. Thank you for a wonderful day on the river!
Advocates Train in Sanctuary
The HEAL staff recently conducted its annual retreat at the Sanctuary on the River. The day-long retreat featured several guest presenters as well as visits from HEAL board members. “Our advocates attend trainings all over the state all year long, but hosting a retreat specific to their needs allows us to collect and provide education on the most …
Alpha Delta Kappa – NM Eta Chapter
HEAL would like to thank the women educator’s sorority Alpha Delta Kappa for their generous and ongoing financial support of The Nest. Since 2006, these wonderful women have been consistent financial partners with the Nest. We deeply appreciate your support, ladies!
Spring Birdhouses Support the Nest
With spring in the air, Sweet Charity Resale Boutique began selling birdhouses that are hand-painted by the children residing at the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in Ruidoso Downs. The birdhouses, paint and craft supplies were donated to the Nest by Georgia Guse, who lives in Washington State. Six months ago, Guse began a “supplies drive” at Guse’s Gourmet Coffee in …
First Baptist Church of Ruidoso Downs
The Nest would like to thank First Baptist Church of Ruidoso Downs for maintaining a medication fund for residents at the Nest. When residents flee their homes, sometimes they arrive with only the clothing on their back. Replacing their essential prescription medication is an immediate and costly need. This caring church coordinates with HEAL’s office manager to make sure all …
Nest on the lookout for handymen, women
In March of 2007, the doors of “The Nest” opened. This state of the art shelter for victims of domestic violence has provided and met the needs of domestic violence victims for over five years. Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) operates the Nest. Over the last four years, this fiscally conservative agency has weathered financial cutbacks yet, despite these …
Lincoln County Medical Center Thift Store
The Nest would like to thank Carole Lockhead of Lincoln County Medical Center Thift Store for their generous donation of much needed toiletries. The shelter continues to operate at or near capacity and toiletries remain a much needed commodity. We appreciate your donation!
The Nest is Music to Her Ears
Local Musician Susan Landers Kolb is a busy woman. Whether playing at weddings,country clubs or local restaurants, she clocks in countless hours on the microphone and keyboard. Kolb sets Sundays aside for rest and worship. “But sometimes the opportunity todo something good comes up and it overrides my need to rest and relax,” saysKolb. Last Sunday, Kolb was asked to …
Sears Ruidoso Downs
The Nest would like to thank Matthew Bridges and Joan Zagone, owner of Sear’s Ruidoso Downs for donating a brand new microwave to the shelter kitchen. Our own microwave had fizzled out and their generosity allowed us to replace the broken microwave immediately which has kept the bustling kitchen running smoothly.