Seems local folks are already planning their holiday giving, according to Susanne Francis, Office Manager at HEAL & the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter. Staff at the shelter has been receiving calls asking what the Nest and her residents need for Christmas. Each year, this community and supporters abroad kindly and generously ensure each woman and child who has to …
Category: Press Releases
Nest Celebrates Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Women’s Club
The staff at the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter is proud to have hosted a Tour & Tea for the Ruidoso Federated Woman’s Club during October, national domestic violence awareness month. The Club has been an avid supporter of the Nest since its opening in 2007. Eight members of the Club attended the private event. HEAL Executive Director Coleen Widell …
Local Chefs & Cooks Compete for the Nest’s Best Soup Title
The buzz continues to build for a community favorite – the HEAL Empty Bowl Event. Competitors for the Nest Best Soup contest are amping up their signature soups to present to the public at Mt. Annie’s from 4-7pm this Sunday, October 28th. Each entrant will be present to serve their soups and answer questions about its origin, ingredients and …
Local Musician Volunteers for HEAL’s Empty Bowl Event
Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is pleased to announce local musician Tomás Vigil has signed on to entertain guests at the third annual Empty Bowl Event on Sunday, October 28th from 4-7pm at the Cafe at Mountain Annie’s at 2714 Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso. Vigil is a native New Mexican and lives in Ruidoso, N.M with his wife …
Local Doctor Receives Statewide Award for Work with the Nest
Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is pleased to announce that local physician Dr. Stephen Rath of Fusion Medical Spa has been selected to receive the 2012 New Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NMCADV) Community Hero Award. NMCADV is the leading voice for ending domestic violence in New Mexico and HEAL is a member organization. Dr. Rath will receive the …
Local Chefs and Foodies Challenged at HEAL’s 2012 Empty Bowl Event
The 3rd annual Empty Bowl Event to benefit Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) & Nest Domestic Violence Shelter will be held on Sunday, October 28th from 4-7pm at the Cafe at Mountain Annie’s at 2714 Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. Only 300 bowls and tickets will be available, so get your …
Local Man Volunteers at the Nest
Ruidoso and Lincoln County has long been a retirement destination for people seeking beautiful views, a great climate, interesting and fun venues, outstanding property values and a community of civic minded people. Don Ratay, retiree and HEAL (Help End Abuse for Life) and The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter volunteer, agrees with this statement whole heartedly. Ratay describes himself as …
Vehicle Donation Program Benefits the Nest
Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter are proud to announce their partnership with America’s Car Donation Center. The Center accepts used vehicles – running or not – such as cars, trucks, boats, trailers, RVs and motorcycles and sells them, returning the proceeds minus a nominal processing fee to The Nest. According to HEAL Vice President …
Racing to help the Nest
Lynn Crawford, a current Village of Ruidoso councilman, also serves as the General Manager of the Ruidoso Jockey Club, which graciously allowed Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) to display a framed picture for silent auction in the lobby of the Club. The picture, entitled “Winter Moon” by artist Bruce W. McElya, depicts a full moon over Ruidoso with …
Optimists Club and J Bar J Church Help Nest Children
The beginning of school each year is usually an exciting time for most kids but at The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter, it can be a time of turmoil and fear. The children who live at the shelter often feel displaced, lost and bewildered in the face of the unfamiliar surroundings, new schools and having to make new friends. They do …