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As an organization that is all about hope, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is never short on holiday cheer, good times and bringing light to help combat times of darkness. Santa and Mrs. Claus loved the message so much that they decided to stop in for a visit at The Nest domestic violence shelter to drop off toys and …
The children at the Nest were surprised when Judith Howard, Chairwoman of the First Presbyterian Church Women’s Ministries, brought by a large flat screen TV for their play area. The rest of the ladies in the group are Lou Mariner, Ellen Blume and Ann Volte. What a delightful Christmas gift for the kids!
The link between animal cruelty and domestic violence has been known for a long time, but recent studies into just how closely the two are linked has shed even more light on the importance of accommodating pets who provide unconditional love to victims of domestic violence. Not only are animals a powerful method of controlling a victim, in threatening harm …
The local chapter of the PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) has once again donated Christmas gifts for the residents of the Nest consisting of robes, pajamas, socks and hats. The P.E.O. Sisterhood is passionate about its mission of promoting educational opportunities for women and have been holiday donors for the past several years. Each Christmas morning, their generosity puts a warm …
Nearly one year ago, local real estate agent Sheri Rodgers dropped off a box of twelve hand-knitted scarves as Christmas gifts for the women and children residing at The Nest domestic violence shelter. Following her footsteps, many other realtors and property managers, both within her office and outside, joined together to offer even more support and gifts for the shelter. …
J Bar J Church provided the HEAL family with a beautiful Thanksgiving spread this year. HEAL Treasurer Brendan Gochenour, also a member of the church, coordinated the cooking of the meal. Each Thanksgiving, the HEAL Board of Directors, staff members and their own families join with the residents of the Nest to express gratitude for our many blessings. Thanks, J …
As an organization founded by a team of community leaders, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest have a history of deep connections within the community of Lincoln County, but few supporters have spent as many hours contributing to the efforts to end violence in our community as St. Eleanor Catholic Church. Now, the church has announced a …
Don Ratay has been a long-time supporter of the Nest, filling various roles including as a photographer of HEAL’s Men Against Violence posters, video-guy of the One Billion Rising mob flash dance in Wingfield Park and chairing the agency’s annual golf tournament committee for the Deacon Bob Open. As a retiree of Chevron, Don submitted his volunteer hours to a …
As this winter storm bore down on us, the Nest found itself in a chilly situation. One of the shelter’s furnaces stopped working, as the temperatures dropped to the teens. Not to fear…Bonita River Services pounced into action and fixed the heater. The owners are feeling the spirit of the Christmas season too, as they provided the service for free. …
Local contractor Kevin Gronau has twice blessed HEAL with his generosity. Last summer, the shelter received a call from a man who was moving and had hundreds of cases of bottled water he wanted to donate. HEAL volunteer Mike Myers contacted Gronau, who agreed to loan HEAL a large trailer to haul the water to the Nest. Next, when the …