2015 Heroes with Heart Nominations are Open

Mark your calendars!  The date has been set for 2015 Heroes with Heart Awards Gala.  The annual event organized by Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) & The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter will be held at the Gateway Church of Christ on Sunday, October 18th at 2:00 p.m. HEAL Board Secretary Pat Shukis-Fraser wants you to know what Heroes with …

All Lathered Up

Oprah Winfrey once said, “It’s not just being able to write a check.  It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.” Local charity, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL), is the umbrella organization responsible for the creation, maintenance and operations of Lincoln County’s first safe haven for survivors of domestic violence.  The women and children who come through the doors at …

Local Furniture Stores Support Sweet Charity

As you may know, Sweet Charity is a resale boutique that sells gently used items and whose proceeds benefit The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter. The store depends on our community’s generous donations. Several businesses have truly stepped up to the plate in providing support in the form of donations to Sweet Charity. These businesses will deliver brand new items to …

Ruidoso’s Midtown Market Undergoes Changes and Supports The Nest

The Midtown Market has been in business for over a year and a half now, located below Lucy’s Mexicali Restaurant at 2408B Sudderth Drive in Midtown Ruidoso.  This past February, the market phased out the convenience store items and transitioned to feature the new Old Barrel Tea Company at Midtown Market. During the transition, owners Bailey Huffmon and Jasper Riddle …

Foxworth-Galbraith Raises Funds for The Nest During Customer Appreciation Event

The Foxworth-Galbraith Home Improvement Center has been a fixture in the Lincoln County community for decades.  The Ruidoso store supplies lumber, building materials, tools, paint and fixtures to local contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike.  They are also grateful to their customers and supportive of community charities. As a way of thanking their loyal customers, Foxworth-Galbraith recently held a customer appreciation golf …

HEAL Implements New Business Model

Even nonprofits like Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter need a business model to be successful.  From time to time, successful businesses and organizations alike must evaluate their models for maximum effectiveness and functionality.  Recently, HEAL administrators and the Board of Directors took a close look at their organizational structure to determine whether re-implementation …

Floored at The Nest

Think about flooring for a second. No, seriously. Think about it. Think about carpet and tile and hardwood floors.  Now think how a newly finished floor can make a house or office look terrific.The interior of the NEST looks even more terrific today thanks to some dedicated individuals who gave of their time and money to help make residents’ lives …