A heartfelt thank you to Complete Legal for hosting a Back-to-School Supply Drive to support students in our community who are at risk and in need. Through July 31, they are collecting essential school supplies, including backpacks, notebooks, rulers, folders, colored pencils, and more. At HALO in Kansas City, we have over 1,200 youth interactions every year and provide more …
Thank you, Oddly Correct! On May 30, HALO partnered with Oddly Correct’s Makers Market and received 20% of sales at Oddly, totaling $851.19, to provide housing, healing, and education to at-risk youth in Kansas City. We are so grateful for the support of Oddly Correct and the Kansas City community, whose generosity continues to make a meaningful difference in the …
A Guide to Being a HALO Resident When a new resident moves into a HALO Home, they arrive with all their belongings packed into just a few bags and hopes for their future, but they have not yet had the opportunity to truly settle in. HALO Residents work through the 18–24 month program with the support of staff, interns, and …
Huge congratulations to HALO’s brilliant graduates in Uganda! For over two decades, HALO has provided housing, healing, and education to thousands of kids around the world. Last month, these Uganda Learning Center graduates celebrated a huge accomplishment! They graduated and received certifications in Salon & Cosmetology, Fashion & Design, Computer and Dance courses, setting them up for success in achieving …
We celebrated several graduates from our Jefferson City Program who have completed their high school careers. It was a wonderful celebration filled with great food, fun, and appreciation for everyone involved in these journeys, from the HALO staff who supported them to the graduates who achieved this milestone. This achievement is just one testament, among many, to these teens’ incredible …
HALO is excited to welcome our Summer 2026 interns! Each intern will play a role in helping HALO provide housing, healing, and education to those who need it most. We are excited to see all they accomplish. With their help, we are able to help one more child spend one less day alone!Sofie Romanowicz – Youth Specialist Intern – Jefferson …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — HALO’s Jefferson City programs received a major boost this week as volunteers from Veterans United Foundation completed a large-scale outdoor revitalization project designed to create healing, welcoming spaces for homeless and at-risk youth. Supported through a recently awarded $25,000 Veterans United Foundation grant, the “Play, Connect, Thrive” initiative brought employees and volunteers together to improve outdoor …
HALO is excited to welcome new staff members to our Kansas City and Jefferson City locations. Each staff member plays a vital role in providing the support of a family to the youth who need it most. Our staff create a stable, consistent, and caring environment where young people can feel safe, valued, and empowered to grow.Megan Vazquez Home Relief …
This past Volunteer Appreciation Month, coworkers from QTS took time to pour into their community and volunteer together. Led by longtime HALO Volunteer, Olivia Pikul, team members at QTS donated hundreds of snacks and easy dinner meals to package Snack Packs for HALO youth in the greater Kansas City area. These easy-to-grab packs will help families and children in our …
HALO started back in 2005 from a group of compassionate kids who heard about people their own age who were facing homelessness. They immediately went into action to use their skills to raise money and more importantly, make a lasting impact on communities around the world for years to come. That’s why, at HALO, we know how powerful young people …
