HALO Volunteers show up for HALO youth every time they come to HALO, just like a family does.Our Kansas City Volunteer of the Month is Thuy. Thuy has been volunteering with HALO consistently for over a year now. She does a wonderful job helping HALO youth learn new life skills during our Kansas City Learning Center programs. Thuy has been …
We recently celebrated one of our youth in Jefferson City. It was a day filled with love, laughter, and anticipation as we gathered to celebrate the impending arrival of her little bundle of joy.We served a delicious spread of sweet treats and savory appetizers for everyone, decorated the space, and celebrated with all the girls in the home. This celebration …
It takes a village to provide the foundation of a family for children who need it the most. HALO Volunteers are a major support in doing just that. Whether helping behind the scenes with operational support and event assistance or hands-on with workshops and child care, HALO Volunteers show up for HALO youth every day, just like a family would.Stay …
This summer, with a break from school, HALO youth in Uganda were able to just be kids! With the extra time on their hands, they played sports, exercised, and had fun!They did Zumba and spent some time holding discussions at the Learning Center and honing their cosmetology skills.HALO Youth also held a Sports Day, where they took part in multiple …
The Foundation of a Family.This is what we strive to give the kids who come to HALO. We support their pursuits, coach and mentor them, and provide them with housing, healing, and education. We provide them with safety. We provide them with love. We provide them with memories. We celebrate every one of life’s special moments with them, just like …
The Volunteers of the Month for August are those that are behind-the-scenes, providing HALO youth with everything they may need, from diapers to school supplies.HALO regularly updates our Amazon Wishlists to match the needs of the youth that we serve and the programs we provide. This past month, we have had many donations come in from volunteers everywhere, giving essential …
When summer ends, school starts! The change in routine from “summer mode” to “school mode” is challenging for everyone. At HALO, we try to provide every HALO kid with the best start to the school year! One of the ways we set them up for success is with backpacks and new school supplies.Our community members in Jefferson City, MO, and …
As the new school year kicks off, we are excited to welcome our next round of interns this Fall! Our interns support the work we do at HALO to help homeless and at-risk youth, and we always look forward to seeing how they grow during their time with us.Introducing our new interns:Eshi Wickramasundara KC Learning Center Program Coordinator Intern “I …
HALO partnered with a Kansas City local business, Associated Humanity, to create a unique and impactful clothing line inspired by our tagline, Love Heals. Not only did they launch this fun, light-hearted design, but Associated Humanity also spread the mission of HALO by bringing their products into local Kansas City businesses. Their effort to connect clothes to causes raised $800, …
At the HALO Learning Centers, we aim to provide youth with tutoring, professional development skills, life skills, and creative, therapeutic art programs that can help guide them through their current situations, leave the “at-risk” label behind, and finally be seen as a great kid with the potential to do great things.This summer, in the Kansas City Learning Center, HALO youth …
