Business Spotlight – Sierra Blanca Motors

Sierra Blanca Motors is, once again, a primary sponsor of HEAL’s annual charity golf tournament, the Deacon Bob Open.  Ted Durham has agreed to provide a new Jeep for the Hole in One competition as well as sponsoring the player’s golf towel for the goodie bag.  HEAL very much appreciates the long term support of Ted and Sierra Blanca Motors!

Volunteers Extraordinaire

Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest domestic violence shelter are truly blessed with constant examples of generous support from the community. Sweet Charity, their resale boutique, supports a good part of what is accomplished at the shelter.  It serves as a private and safe source of home furnishings for survivors who leave the Nest and begin setting …

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – KWES and KBUY

KWES and KBUY recently donated 3 large pizzas from Pizza Hut to the residents of the Nest after HEAL Staff Writer Michael Hoppal asked Jessica Cadena to consider helping.  KWES and KBUY are avid supporters of the Nest and provide much-needed air time to keep the community informed on the happenings the shelter.  Their support is much appreciated!

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Southwest Downsizing

Mary Gordon is the owner of SW Downsizing.  She recently assisted the retail clerks at Sweet Charity in reorganizing the Resale Boutique.  Mary’s business assists people in developing an affordable downsizing plan, inventorying your items, doing an estate/yard sale and placing your items on consignment at Sweet Charity or other local consignment shops.  SW Downsizing is a member of the …

HERO SPOTLIGHT – Matt Larson and Harold Oakes

Matt Larson recently helped the Nest domestic violence shelter by tracking down a full-sized trailer and heading out to Capitan to pick up a very large sectional couch for the family room at the Nest.  When a plea for help with transportation was posted in Facebook by HEAL Office Manager Sue Francis, Harold Oakes saw it and contacted Matt to …

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Charlotte Christopher

The staff and Board of HEAL want to thank Charlotte Christopher, a nurse at the Ruidoso Middle School, who donated her time and expertise to re-certify our staff at our shelter in CPR and First Aid.   Charlotte has ensured exceptional service to the women and kids in the Nest shelter when they face medical life-threatening challenges.  We love the partnership!

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Bonito River Services

The Nest has a long list of supporters.  We are proud to add to that list Mr. Art Dunn of Bonito River Services, who recently came to the shelter to work on some heating and cooling issues.  As a local contractor, Art is a well-respected professional.  The residents, staff and Board of HEAL would like to honor him for his …

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – My Sister’s Closet

My Sister’s Closet is a lovely consignment and resale store in Ruidoso.  Owner Maria Cottom donates all items that are left in her shop after 90 days to Sweet Charity, HEAL’s resale boutique that supports the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter.  She also donated several display mannequins recently, which helps Sweet Charity display the novel and upscale items for sale.  We …