Help End Abuse for Life Inc., also known as H.E.A.L., is launching an “Adopt a Room” (SEE COST LIST BELOW) campaign to furnish The Nest, Lincoln County’s first comprehensive shelter and service center for victims of Domestic Violence. “Renovation of the building is well underway,” states H.E.A.L. Board Chair, Cynthia Culbertson, “and the first floor of The Nest is due to be ready for furnishings as early as February 1st.” This area of the building is critical to providing services for victims, and consists of a lobby, four administrative offices, a conference room, three handicapped bathrooms, two kitchens, a dining and craft area and the first two of 14 residential rooms in the shelter.

“Furnishing the 14-bedroom multi-use facility is a costly venture,” states H.E.A.L. Board member and Chair of the Building/Architecture Committee Debbie Haines, “and our timetable and budget urge us to look to our community for help.” (Furnishings and fixtures are expected to cost over $80K)

Several organizations have already pledged their assistance, including the Ruidoso Valley Greeters who are adopting the first two handicapped bedrooms. The 2006 Leadership Lincoln class has also taken on H.E.A.L. as its class project, initiating a corporate sponsorship program to help furnish The Nest. Other significant donations include $4K from the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, $2K from the Pine Top Car Club, as well as the proceeds from H.E.A.L.’s Fall Benefit “Survivor” which netted over $10K. Several Lincoln County organizations, such as the Carrizozo Woman’s Club, Alto Women’s Golf League, have donated funds and the Capitan Chamber of Commerce has recently launched a fundraising drive to help H.E.A.L.

“H.E.A.L. is flooded with calls from generous citizens who want to offer real goods – from sheets to shampoos,” explains Steve Duffy, a Development Consultant for H.E.A.L. “Although we will need these items at some point in the near future, our focus right now is specific furniture and equipment,” Duffy states. Although AA Storage in Ruidoso Downs is generously providing a free storage unit until March, the space is already full, so cash donations remain the most appropriate for the organization at this point.

A successful “Adopt a Room” program brings the agency closer to serving clients and Phase I of the renovation focuses on readying the administrative areas, so that some services such as counseling, data collection, and referrals may be offered to victims as early as Spring of 2006. Phases II and III will focus on the remaining residential rooms needed to shelter victims.

For more information on the “Adopt A Room” call Steve Duffy 336-2332.

$ 500 – Admin coffee station ADOPTED RUIDOSO DOWNS UTILITIES COMMISSION

$ 4,500 - Living Room
Large Sectional $3,000
Upholstered Chair(s) $350 x 2
Coffee & end tables $300
Lamps $50 x 2
Paint $100
Window Treatments $300

$ 1,000 – Lobby ADOPTED RUIDOSO DOWNS AUXILIARY

$ 1,400+ - Craft/Play Room ADOPTED THE TITLE COMPANY
Tables $300
Chairs $105
Toddler table w/benches$145
Supplies $350
Toy Chest & Toys $300
Media Center $1000

$1,000 Salon ADOPTED INCOGNITO

$ 3,000 - Residential Managers’ Office ADOPTED CITY BANK
Desk & chair $550
Client chairs $350
Computer (PC) $1,600
File system $250
Paint $50
Window Treatment $200

$ 3,500 - Kitchen ADOPTED ZIA NATURAL GAS

$ 7,500 - Administrator’s Office
Office Phone System $2000
Intercom system $500
Desk & chair $450
Copier $2,500
PC $1,500
Fax Machine/Scanner $250
Filing system $150
Paint $50
Window Treatment $100

$ 1,500 - Residential Managers’ Lounge ADOPTED PRIVATE DONATION

$ 2,000 - Laundry Room ADOPTED ZIA NATURAL GAS

$ 6,000 - Conference Room
Table(s) $2000
20 chairs $800 Stackable
Wall unit $1,350
Easel $250
Projector & screen $1,600

$ 2,000 - Dining Room ADOPTED RUIDOSO VALLEY GREETERS

$ 2,500 – Vestibule & Administrative Bathroom ADOPTED WELLS FARGO BANK

$ 5,000 ea. - TWO Handicapped Bedrooms + Baths 2 ADOPTED
RUIDOSO VALLEY GREETERS and PRIVATE DONATION
Bed frame & Mattress $800
Sheet sets $80.
Pillows $60
Blankets $80
Bath Towel Sets $70
Clothes storage $250.
Night table $150.
Lamps $60
TV with wall mount $500
Paint $50
Window Treatment $100
Toilet $400
Sink $300
Shower/Bath $1,750
Water Heater $200
Soap dispensers & misc$150 all following misc.
Shelves/storage
Mirror
Towel racks or hooks

$ 4,000 - TWO Counseling Rooms (@ 2,000 each) 2 ADOPTED
NEW MEXICO MUTUAL INSURANCE and STROUD INSURANCE
Desk or Table & chair $550.
Client chairs $150.
PC $1,000.
Printer $100
Side table or shelves $150
Paint $50

PHASE TWO: SECOND FLOOR
$ 2000 ea. - EIGHT Residential Bedrooms 8 ADOPTED
ALTRUSA, METHODIST MEN'S GROUP, ANGUS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE,
RUIDOSO HOSPICE AND HOME CARE and 4 PRIVATE DONATIONS
Bed frame and mattresses (preferable trundles) $700.
Pillows $60.
Sheet sets $80.
Blankets $80.
Bath Towel sets $60.
Clothing storage (shelves, dressers, etc.) $250.
Night tables $150.
Lamps $25.
TV with wall mount $445
Paint $50
Window Treatment $100

$ 3250 ea. - FOUR Residential Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Toilet. Sink and Vanity $400
Tubs/Showers $500
Water Heater $200 Soap Dispensers and Misc