Arguably one of the most popular seasons, summer is a time to make memories with family and friends. It’s a time to kick back, relax and unwind. It’s a time spent not worrying about school but about how many things you can fit into the break before it’s over. With warm weather and open pools, what could be better? In …
#ARTDOESGOOD 2023 RECAP
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year’s #ARTDOESGOOD campaign to help send kids to the HALO Learning Center!HappyChalk’s team raised $330, helping 2 kids for 10 months!Gabby and Ellen’s team raised $420, helping 2 kids for 13 months!Jack Barker’s team raised $413, helping 2 kids for 1 year!Kayla Keller raised $500, helping 2 kids for 15 months!Alayna Howard …
July Volunteers of the Month
The summertime is a great way to get involved with HALO and HALO Programs. Our volunteers of the month for July share something in common: a passion to dive right in!HALO partnered with Youth Volunteer Corps Kansas City for a week, where young volunteers spent time learning about HALO while doing meaningful (and fun) projects to support HALO staff, but …
Welcome New Team Members!
Hannah Pond HALO Jefferson City Youth Advocate“I chose HALO because I believe in the mission they have for not just the community here in Jefferson City but also internationally. It’s an honor to be a part of something so impactful and hands-on in helping to create the change the world needs.” Marsha Imbrogno HALO Jefferson City Girls Home Program Director“I have …
Turn ‘Creativity’ Into a Safe Place to Live for Homeless Kids
Kansas City, MO — Nonprofit HALO launches its 3rd Annual #ArtDoesGood online fundraising campaign to continue serving as the foundation of a family for thousands of at-risk and homeless children. This is a 13-week campaign April 18-July 18. Participants can join anytime. The overall goal is to raise over $5,000, which would support 26 kids to attend the HALO Learning …
June Volunteers of the Month
Anyone can volunteer! At HALO, we have volunteers from all stages of life that are wanting to make the world a better place. Our June Volunteers of the Month are evidence of how a servant heart can be in everyone, no matter the age or profession!Jack Barker is one of our June Volunteers of the Month. He has supported HALO …
Ready for More Volunteers with Better Impact
HALO is Growing! With growth in both Jefferson City & Kansas City, HALO is ecstatic to announce a new and simple way for anyone to volunteer with HALO!Better Impact is HALO’s one-stop shop for all things volunteering with HALO. From signing up for programs to attending social gatherings, Better Impact provides it all! With this new platform, HALO will be …
Welcome New Interns
Introducing Our New Jefferson City Program Coordinator Interns Say “Hello” to Andrea Lee! She is a rising Senior at the University of Missouri pursuing her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing. Fun Fact: Andrea runs a small business named Daisy & Co; Columbia MO. She assists small businesses in supporting their own music and art endeavors, all …
Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament Recap
In a perfect blend of sport, philanthropy, and community spirit, The Opus Group hosted its inaugural charity golf tournament at Tiffany Greens Country Club on May 25th, with proceeds going to HALO. Bringing together golfers and local Kansas City area businesses, this event aimed to positively impact the lives of HALO youth in the Kansas City Learning Center.Through raffles, Mulligans, …
May Volunteers of the Month
“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect the nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” ~ Erma Bombeck Our Kansas City volunteer of the month for May is Amy Scharosch! Amy is a long-time supporter of HALO. She has donated period packs for the kids in the Learning Center …