HALO COVID-19 Update

Dear HALO Family,

We hope you are well and safe. HALO continues to follow the CDC and WHO safety practices for the kids we serve and our dedicated volunteers and staff members across the globe. We are determined to provide our services and have been hard at work to be a resource for every child that is dependent upon HALO. Check out what we’ve been doing at HALO. In addition, we are using this time to continue to strengthen our programs and operations systems, so when this is over, we’ll be even stronger, as we anticipate our services being in more need than ever.

It’s been incredibly heartening to see people coming together virtually all over the world to support each other, support local businesses and restaurants, and to share and even innovate new resources. We truly are all in this together and can make a difference, big or small.

At HALO, we have to stay the course. Right now, the cause that’s at the heart of everything we do – providing housing, healing and education – is even more critical. HALO is the foundation of a family for homeless and at-risk children. We need to continue to provide support for these children, especially after we get through COVID-19.

For 15 years, our work of serving children in the greatest need has never been easy. Our team is made to conquer tough challenges, and we’ll get through this together. Thank you for your continued support of HALO’s mission. We are grateful for your confidence in us and the important work we do every day. If we can answer questions or address any concerns, please contact 816-472-4256 or nicolegerken@haloworldwide.org.

Please note the communication below for HALO Volunteers and Guests.

Sending Virtual Hugs,

Nicole Gerken, COO

If you are a HALO volunteer, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us plan ahead so that when you return to your volunteer role, you feel comfortable and safe. HALO continues to utilize up-to-date community public health policies and information shared by the CDC regarding COVID-19. As you know, we work with a high risk population, serving homeless and at-risk children. We are taking every precaution to limit exposure to our kids, volunteers and staff to keep everyone safe. Currently, our staff is disinfecting all throughout the day, wearing protective masks and practicing social distancing, along with several other requirements in our HALO Reopening Plan. Our volunteers are vital to HALO and the youth we serve. Please help us by filling out this short survey.

Welcome to HALO. As you know, HALO is a global organization, and we work with a high-risk population, serving homeless and at-risk children. We are taking every precaution to limit COVID-19 exposure and any virus variations to our kids and staff to keep everyone safe. We expect our visitors to follow the same procedures that we have implemented for our employees.

Guests are only seen upon appointment and must sign in at the entryway.
You must wear a mask at HALO. This includes vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
If you are sick with any COVID-19 symptoms, you cannot enter HALO.
If you have been exposed to anyone who is sick with COVID-19, you cannot enter HALO.
Please use proper handwashing and other hygiene techniques.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. We truly are all in this together. Thank you for your continued support of HALO’s mission. We are grateful for your confidence in us and the important work we do every day. Please reach out with any questions.