help end abuse for life
By HEAL Staff Writer Jessica Martinez When escaping a violent home or situation, a person rarely has time to plan. Many leave with nothing but the clothing on their backs. They are often hurt, scared, and emotionally drained. Imagine the daily necessities many of us take for granted: clean clothing, pajamas, toiletries, even diapers and formula for babies. Children …
Micah Woodul attends an AXO Alum Service Initiative Trip in Woodstock, VA.
By HEAL Staff Writer Jessica Martinez Nursing, while not the most glamourous of professions, is typically associated with kind and compassionate men and women. Nurses use their knowledge, education, and experience while treating patients with dignity and respect during their most vulnerable state. To help facilitate this mindset, the nursing students at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell are required to …
By HEAL Staff Writer Jessica Martinez Few people truly know what a typical day is like in a domestic violence shelter. The advocates at the Nest, Lincoln County’s first and only DV shelter, accepted the challenge of demonstrating this to fellow staff and HEAL Board Members at this year’s retreat held in January. “We thought a skit would be a …
Local Vietnam Veterans of America organization supports the Nest.
Corina Montoya discusses Faith Hour, the Jail Outreach Program, advocacy, and her retirement.
Marge Woodul created the “Sue Mason Hammer and Funds Endowment” in honor of a philanthropic childhood friend.
HEAL & the Nest will host Business After Hours on Thursday, March 3rd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce.
By HEAL Staff Writer Jessica Martinez According to a 2010 national survey, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime. 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men in the United States has been raped in their lifetime.1 In New Mexico, in …
The Nest makes contribution to the Ruidoso Alano Club. The groups will work together to meet the needs of their clients.