The Nest would like to thank Dr. Rath and Fusion Medical Spa for donating a $1,000 gift certificate for the White Apron Society Drive. Dr. Rath also offers scar removal services to Nest Domestic Violence residents. We appreciate your partnership in our campaign to end domestic violence!
Category: Friends of the Nest
Sanctuary on the River
HEAL would like to thank Debbie Haines-Nix, owner of Sanctuary on the River, (575-630-1111) for providing the Nest with beautiful facilities to hold the 2012 Retreat. Accommodations at Sanctuary on the River were provided to the Nest without cost. Thank you for a wonderful day on the river!
Alpha Delta Kappa – NM Eta Chapter
HEAL would like to thank the women educator’s sorority Alpha Delta Kappa for their generous and ongoing financial support of The Nest. Since 2006, these wonderful women have been consistent financial partners with the Nest. We deeply appreciate your support, ladies!
First Baptist Church of Ruidoso Downs
The Nest would like to thank First Baptist Church of Ruidoso Downs for maintaining a medication fund for residents at the Nest. When residents flee their homes, sometimes they arrive with only the clothing on their back. Replacing their essential prescription medication is an immediate and costly need. This caring church coordinates with HEAL’s office manager to make sure all …
Lincoln County Medical Center Thift Store
The Nest would like to thank Carole Lockhead of Lincoln County Medical Center Thift Store for their generous donation of much needed toiletries. The shelter continues to operate at or near capacity and toiletries remain a much needed commodity. We appreciate your donation!
Sears Ruidoso Downs
The Nest would like to thank Matthew Bridges and Joan Zagone, owner of Sear’s Ruidoso Downs for donating a brand new microwave to the shelter kitchen. Our own microwave had fizzled out and their generosity allowed us to replace the broken microwave immediately which has kept the bustling kitchen running smoothly.
Coyote Howling in Ruidoso, NM
The Nest would like to thank Tonya Huber and Amy Smith of Coyote Howling for their fundraising efforts on behalf of the Nest. On Friday and Saturday, May 18th & 19th, the duo will host a community garage sale at Two Rivers Park to benefit the Nest. For more information, please call Amy or Tonya at Coyote Howling, 575-808-8320.
First Savings Bank provides Thanksgiving Dinner for Residents
For the past five years, Lisa McMinn of First Savings Bank has spearheaded a food drive for residents of the Nest. Beginning in early November, McMinn posts donation jars and flyers around the bank to encourage bank customer’s to contribute to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for the residents of the Nest. On Tuesday, and to the delight of a nearly …
The Men of HEAL
The month of October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As this important month comes to a close, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) would like to celebrate and honor the men in Lincoln County who are visionaries of a future free of violence and oppression. HEAL is the nonprofit organization that operates the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in Ruidoso …
Church Supports Children at the Nest
The Mission and Outreach Committee from the First Presbyterian Church recently delivered many toys and afghans to the children who live at the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter. The Committee also donated toiletries for the Mothers, as they have several times in the past. Committee members Emma Lou Griffin and Ann Jordan said their church was seeking ideas of larger items …