Local Doctor Donates Scar Removal for Nest Residents

Dr. Stephen Rath, MD, of Fusion Medical Spa is offering free scar removal for victims of domestic violence at the Nest. Dr. Rath and his staff welcomed the addition of Nest brochures in the waiting room of Fusion Medical Spa.  After discussing his services with HEAL staff, Dr. Rath made the very generous offer to assist women who have suffered …

Middle School Student “Makes a Difference” at the Nest

An 8th grade student at Cloudcroft Middle School selected the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in Ruidoso Downs for her charity activity. Chanupa Gallerito told the Nest Operations Director Carrie Calkins that her teacher, Kathy Miller, challenged the students in a project called, “What the World Needs Now.” Gallerito went to the internet to research community needs and found the Nest …

MESA Club Students Donate to Shelter Residents

The MESA Club of Ruidoso High School made its second annual donation of various household items for residents at the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter. Teacher Advisor Kala Scarafiotti noted, “The students in the MESA Club have a special interest in the Nest.  This is the second year the students conducted fundraising to purchase the items needed by the women at …

Retirement Party for Nest Operations Director

Help End Abuse for Life & the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter cordially invite the community to attend a retirement party for Nest Operations Director, Kathryn Walker. The event will be held Monday, December 13th from 5-7pm at the new “Sanctuary on the River” at 207 Eagle Drive in Ruidoso, across from Ruidoso River Resort. Walker was originally hired as a …

The Nest to Benefit from Christmas Wreaths of Hope

TContact: Celina De La Garza at 378-0041  Six spectacular Christmas wreaths are being offered for bid by Sweet Charity Resale Boutique. All proceeds from the Wreaths of Hope will benefit the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in Ruidoso Downs. According to Sweet Charity Manager Celina De La Garza, “I wanted to offer something very special during this holiday season while still …

Seeking Fathers & Daughters for Awareness Poster

Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is seeking community models for its newest awareness poster called “Fathers Against Domestic Violence.” The poster will showcase Fathers and their young children. HEAL launched a Men Against Violence Against Women poster campaign during October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The campaign featured prominent males from Lincoln County and Mescalero Apache Tribe taking …