Are you looking for a way to help one more child spend one less day alone and gain valuable professional experience? Join the HALO Internship Program today! These internships not only can support college credits, but they are opportunities to explore different career paths within a nonprofit organization. “Interning at HALO has let me explore so many different directions with …
Everyone can remember a trusted adult who took the time to teach them something meaningful. Maybe it was baking cookies with your grandparents, planting a garden with a neighbor, or spending an afternoon working on a car with your uncle. Those moments often become cherished memories, not just because of what was created, but because of who was there alongside …
Join HALO in welcoming Avery Forton, our newest artist, who brings not only incredible creative talent but also a lifelong commitment to serving others. Service has been a defining part of Avery’s journey. At 18 years old, he spent a year in Honduras teaching English to second graders before serving four years in the United States Navy. After transitioning to …
At HALO, the life-changing work we do wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated staff. Serving more than 3,000 youth each year takes a compassionate, talented team that shows up every day committed to making a difference. Their dedication is the foundation of everything we do. As our organization grows, so do the opportunities for our employees. We’re committed to supporting …
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 collected 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 than …
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 …
