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Joe Blany, The Appliance Man, recently came to the Nest to work on the shelter’s washing machines. As one can imagine, the laundry room at the shelter gets a lot of continual use, especially with a house full of residents. Joe fixed the unit and went about his merry way, without charging HEAL for the repairs. Thank you, Appliance Man, …
The two lots behind the Nest domestic violence shelter are slowly becoming parking lots that will be secured for Nest staff, residents, volunteers and guests. Alongside the lots, and up the long driveway that leads to them, were many very large weeds, some of which were nearing 6 feet high and were making the Ruidoso Downs Code Enforcement Officer very …
The Ruidoso Federated Women’s Club has been an avid sponsor of the HEAL and the Nest since before the doors of the shelter even opened. Recently, they invited HEAL’s Executive Director Coleen Widell to present at a luncheon and surprise “pajama party” for the Nest. The Women’s Clubs have long been a leader in the fight against domestic violence. Nationally, …
Cloud Nine is a retail store in Ruidoso that sells, amongst other things, new mattresses. As part of their giving program, they have essentially adopted Sweet Charity as the place to donate their customers earlier mattresses when they upgrade. This constant flow of donation means that other folks in our community can now find gently used and affordable mattresses for …
Dustin Wyszynski, owner of a tree removal company in Alto, recently went to the Nest to remove tree limbs that were blocking the security surveillance cameras. Add Dustin’s company to the very long list of local businesses that take pride and ownership in ensuring the women and children residing at the Nest continue to live safe lives.
Many businesses in Lincoln County have been reliable partners for HEAL and The Nest. Amongst them is Golden Yarn Flooring in Ruidoso. Not surprisingly, with a shelter consistently full of romping children, the area rug in the kid’s playroom gets serious wear-and-tear. Recently, when it came time to replace the tattered rug, Golden Yarn offered a new remnant to cover the tiled floor. In …
Gary Colbert recently contacted Sweet Charity to make arrangements to pick up a large donation of household items. As promised, the Elks Lodge swung into motion to assist. The movers were Al Buse, David Berryhill and Justin Rivera of Miller Waldrop Furniture. Mr. Colbert generously donated a refrigerator, stove, living room chair, sectional couch, microwave, dishes, bedding, a foosball/air hockey …
Church out of Church recently surprised the residents at the Nest with 7 boxes of fresh, hot Hatch green chiles. The chiles had been donated to the church food ministry to be distributed at their various places they give away free food. “We wanted to roast the 133 pounds of chile to be frozen and used throughout the winter,” said …
Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center and Day Spa in Ruidoso will be holding a fundraiser to support the Nest domestic violence shelter during their Open House on Thursday, October 3rd from 4-9pm. The event will include various demonstrations of yoga, massage, skincare, makeup and products. Free chair massage will be offered, as well as light snacks and drinks. Blue Lotus …
Kimberly Kannady is the recent winner of the HEAL Facebook contest. Friends of HEAL & The Nest were invited to share the Deacon Bob Open announcement on their personal wall. Of those who did, they were entered into a contest to receive a $25 Grill Caliente gift certificate. Thanks for sharing, Kimberly!