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Although the Advocates of Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) do their most important work and make their most important contributions to the community within the walls of The Nest, progressive advocacy happens in many places. An advocate, someone who is truly drawn to helping victims of domestic violence, does not only seek to help others through dark times, but …
It is no surprise working as an advocate in a shelter can be a stressful job. At The Nest, a day as an Advocate involves reading, catching up on the residents, filling out and filing mountains of paperwork, receiving phone calls from victims in crisis, offering a supportive and coaching shoulder to cry on for women and children, conducting educational, …
A few years ago, Ruidoso Middle School began hosting a new type of event for its students called Challenge Day. The program aims to teach student empathy, help lessen feelings of isolation and develop stronger bonds with their peers that will ultimately reduce or eliminate bullying and violence. This year, The Nest sent one of its senior resident advocates, Britta …
Sometimes, all it takes is a little creative problem solving to kill two birds with one stone. This week, staff at Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) witnessed a solution to a problem that benefited The Nest and turned lemons into lemonade. Alto’s new Chisum Travel Convenience Store in Alto, which opened its doors last month, received a large shipment of chicken …
The holiday season may be over, but community members in Lincoln County continue to design new, innovative ways of supporting the women and children living at the Nest domestic violence shelter. Many of these generous individuals make smaller donations on an ongoing basis throughout the year, bringing in whatever they find that seems to fit the bill. Their donations are …
It is not hard to see that rebuilding a life free of violence is a difficult endeavor, oftentimes taking years to accomplish. Even more challenging, though, is the work cut out for mothers – and their children – who enter The Nest domestic violence shelter. Growing up in a violent home throws children for a loop. Many have a seemingly …
As an organization that is all about hope, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is never short on holiday cheer, good times and bringing light to help combat times of darkness. Santa and Mrs. Claus loved the message so much that they decided to stop in for a visit at The Nest domestic violence shelter to drop off toys and …
The link between animal cruelty and domestic violence has been known for a long time, but recent studies into just how closely the two are linked has shed even more light on the importance of accommodating pets who provide unconditional love to victims of domestic violence. Not only are animals a powerful method of controlling a victim, in threatening harm …
Nearly one year ago, local real estate agent Sheri Rodgers dropped off a box of twelve hand-knitted scarves as Christmas gifts for the women and children residing at The Nest domestic violence shelter. Following her footsteps, many other realtors and property managers, both within her office and outside, joined together to offer even more support and gifts for the shelter. …
As an organization founded by a team of community leaders, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest have a history of deep connections within the community of Lincoln County, but few supporters have spent as many hours contributing to the efforts to end violence in our community as St. Eleanor Catholic Church. Now, the church has announced a …