Bret Knight-Mark is a local contractor who has a heart for The Nest. Bret has volunteered his amazing handyman and “fix everything” skills to help repair and maintain the shelter. The Nest opened its’ doors in 2007 and literally thousands of women and children have lived with us while they rebuild their lives during that time. The wear and tear …
Category: Friends of the Nest
DONORS SPOTLIGHT – Carol Frederick, Barbara Snowden, & Bret Knight-Mark
Carol Frederick of BJ’s Hair Design in Alamogordo recently donated a hydraulic salon chair for the beauty salon inside the Nest. Shelter Manager Terry Thompson contacted Frederick when the existing chair finally gave up the ghost. HEAL Board member Barbara Snowden and her partner Bret Knight-Mark went to Alamogordo to retrieve the badly-needed chair. Thanks to everyone for their kindness!
DONOR SPOTLIGHT – Judith Howard
Judith Howard is a beloved donor to The Nest. Representing the First Presbyterian Church in Ruidoso, she brings the shelter welcome bags for residents, filled with personal toiletries, hairbrushes, towels and other personal items most women who come to The Nest do not have. They also bring children welcome bags that have toothbrushes, puzzles and stuffed animals to comfort them. …
HEALing Children at The Nest
It is often said that children are our future. Every advocate and counselor know it is far easier to build strong children today than it is to fix broken adults tomorrow. To that end, staff at The Nest domestic violence shelter have been writing a full-fledged, in-house children’s program called HEALing Children to incorporate best practices and expand the children …
DONOR SPOTLIGHT – Jeane Lacewell
Have you ever noticed how, when things get challenging in your life, you sometimes lose track of your basic health needs? Thanks to Jeane Lacewell, the women at The Nest won’t have to worry about their vitamin needs. Jeane recently brought by several vitamins for women and kids, as well as school supplies and Mickey Mouse soaps for our children. …
Businesses Create Healthy Recreation for Residents of The Nest
Although The Nest is a joyful place full of strong women and children reclaiming their lives and recreating their futures, the very task of “becoming survivors” can weigh deeply on a person’s soul. Because of that, shelter staff has engaged with supporters and the business community of Lincoln County to provide some light-hearted reprieve to the residents of The Nest. …
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – All Lathered Up
Ruidoso business owner Lee Pate often supports the women and children at the Nest by donating homemade soap slices he sells at his store in town. The special soap means a lot of the survivors. It is a reminder that folks in Lincoln County really do support their courageous efforts. Thank you, Lee! All Lathered Up 2525 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, …
Youth Group Volunteers at Sweet Charity
Garland Street Church of Christ of Plainview, Texas hosted their third annual weekend youth retreat in Ruidoso last weekend. As part of the group’s studies and the retreat’s major lessons, 13 girls were sent to the Sweet Charity repeat boutique, the upscale shop that supports Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest. Laura Patterson, the organizer for the …
ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT – Ruidoso Rotary Club
After the annual “Not Your Same Ole Enchilada” fundraiser last week, the Ruidoso Rotary Club donated a mountain of chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and bell peppers to The Nest. Thanks for paying it forward, Rotarians!
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Eddie Hedin
It seems when things go astray, it often happens after hours. Such was the case recently when one of The Nest’s hot water heaters gave out. Eddie Hedin was summoned to the rescue on a weekend day and got the replacement rewired and back up and running in short order. Thank you, Mr. Hedin!