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Michele Moroney is the owner of Bear Sky Graphics in Ruidoso. She has been a part of the graphics team for HEAL and the Nest since its inception. Recently, she provided four gift certificates for one hour massages with Jennifer Lewicki at Sanctuary on the River, allowing some residents at the Nest to enjoy a special pampering. These gals definitely …
When a woman arrives at the Nest domestic violence shelter, she and her children are each given a welcome bag filled with toiletries, a hair brush, towels, books and games such as puzzles and coloring books. Most recently, the Sunday School Class of the Community United Methodist Church of Ruidoso replenished the supply, ensuring that every survivor who enters the …
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” This is an inspiring story of two students in Ruidoso who heard his message and took it to heart. In the days following the “Disciple Now” youth community service weekend, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) was presented with another stunning example of local …
One of the core values of Lincoln County is that of service and it is demonstrated on a daily basis by our many local churches. “Disciple Now” is a multi-church program that teaches youth the importance of community service, empathy, support and kindness. This past weekend, J Bar J Church, Gateway Christian Church and First Baptist Church of Ruidoso …
Sweet Charity would like to shout out a big thank you to Josie Powell of Josie’s Framery in Ruidoso. Josie is an avid supporter of Sweet Charity. She is the smiling face that will often show up at your home when you call with a donation pickup. Josie also happens to serve as the Vice President of Help End Abuse …
Ruidoso is a small village where, as the old saying goes, everyone knows everyone. The same is true of businesses, churches and organizations in our cozy community. Oftentimes, when one charity gets an abundance of a donation, it shares with other needy charities in town. That happened when HEAL was the initial recipient of much food and produce from the …
The Best Western Pine Springs in Ruidoso Downs is somewhat of a neighbor to the Nest. Located across from the racetrack, it is but a mile or two from the shelter. HEAL thanks the Best Western for donating many breakfast items to the Nest. They have joined the ranks of many other businesses in Lincoln County, all of whom have …
It is the practice at the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter to build a good dose of family fun and recreation into the client program. One day, while shopping in Sears, retiree Paul Block noticed a ping pong table set up on the showroom floor. For some reason, it made him think about the kids at the Nest. He then called …
It’s the simple things in life that we all take for granted. Like reading glasses. Did you know that a common tactic used by an abuser is to break a victim’s glasses so she can’t see or go to school or work? The Ruidoso Lions Club adopted the Nest as one of its charities and provides our residents and children …
If Anne Frank is to be believed, “No one has ever become poor by giving.” Certainly, the following three Lincoln County examples are proof positive that she is correct. EVERYONE CAN HELP IN SOME WAY: When the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter first opened in 2007, HEAL Executive Director Coleen Widell remembers a wonderfully kind, elderly woman who called to …