Even though Valentine’s Day is long past, the sweet memories created by the Lighthouse Sunday School Class and the First Baptist Church remain at The Nest. To celebrate true love, these wonderful churches brought the women and children very special Valentine cookies, candies, kind messages and balloons. Thank you for making their day!
Category: Friends of the Nest
Bealls Fundraiser Supports The Nest
In a national corporate effort to inspire awareness of charities, their work and the necessity of community support, Bealls department stores across the nation are choosing a local or national charity for which to raise money. For the company’s first endeavor into its new “30 Days of Giving” campaign, the Ruidoso Bealls chose to support Help End Abuse for Life …
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Dr. Amanda Favis of Ruidoso Animal Clinic
Dr. Amanda Favis and Luther Light recently donated two electronics to the children at The Nest. First, the Leap Pad Ultra is a child-safe computer tablet with a large hi-res screen, Wi-Fi with kid-safe web and access to the LeapFrog educator-approved library. Secondly, the V.Reader is an interactive children’s e-reader (like a Kindle). Because we know that exposure to books …
DONORS SPOTLIGHT – Josie’s Framery
An annual tradition for HEAL is to take small gifts to legislators to remind them of Lincoln County during their work at the New Mexico Legislature. Last year, staff presented gift bags containing HEAL coffee cups and writing instruments and were thrilled to see Senator Phil Griego sipping coffee from his during their visit! This year, thanks to the generosity …
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Stagner Landscape
During the recent cold snap, the furnace at Sweet Charity broke down and the parts were going to take a day or two to arrive. The retail staff and customers faced a couple of chilly days ahead. Long-time supporter Stagner Landscape jumped to the rescue by delivering firewood for the fireplace at the resale boutique that supports The Nest. Many …
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Walmart
Walmart is a big fan and supporter of the women and The Nest. Recently, they donated several strollers, car seats, a baby carrier, a bassinet and a portable playpen. According to June Shaunnessey, Shelter Supervisor, “These new baby items were desperately needed by residents. Thank you, Walmart, for being a consistent supporter of our families!”
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHT – Mescalero Apache School District
Mescalero Apache School District has been working with HEAL staff on developing a teen dating violence presentation for February, which is nation teen dating violence awareness month. Look for an upcoming story about a group of Mescalero students who are involved in the HEAL teen leadership training program!
ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT – Ruidoso Noon Lions Club
The Ruidoso Valley Noon Lions Club has long been a great supporter of the women and kids living at the Nest who have had their glasses broken by an abuser. This is a very common tactic of abusers, who realize if they destroy the woman’s glasses, he will control whether she will be able to read, drive or work. Since …
Collaboration Spotlight – Mescalero Apache Tribe
HEAL has long appreciated its working relationship with the Mescalero Apache Tribe. From the day the Nest domestic violence shelter first opened in March 2007, tribal members and administration have embraced the mission of ending violence in our communities. We honor this collaboration and thank the tribal administration for allowing the HEAL Board of Directors to discuss violence against native …
DONOR SPOTLIGHT – Jimmy McCarty
Teaching children about charity and community service sets the groundwork for a future of helping others. This is exactly what happened to 9 year old Jimmy McCarty. Jimmy had a birthday party recently and donated all of his gifts to the children of the Nest for Christmas. He also brought food with his gifts. To think that a 9 year old …