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 …
This spring, we’re kicking things off with time outdoors, opportunities to create, and meaningful moments for HALO youth to feel the support and care that surrounds them. With the weather getting warmer, there are more smiles seen throughout the HALO Homes through fun outdoor activities where residents can be active again. During Easter, our HALO residents enjoyed Easter baskets, an Easter …
The Jefferson City HALO Membership Program took an important first step forward, hosting its inaugural membership event and welcoming 35 youth into a space centered on growth, opportunity, and connection. The HALO Membership Program empowers homeless and at-risk teens to invest in their future success through personal and professional development courses, valuable networking opportunities, and exclusive experiences. Many teens face …
HALO Receives $61,927 from Light the World Giving Machine Campaign Kansas City, MO — The HALO Foundation (HALO) has received $61,927 through the 2025 Light the World Giving Machine campaign in Kansas City, providing essential resources for youth experiencing homelessness, with donations ranging from $9 school supplies to $100 to provide a week of groceries. During the holiday season, Kansas …
“Since coming to HALO, I have started school, obtained employment, made great friendships and grown as a person overall. I feel empowered to reach all my goals and I have hope for my future. HALO is like a big family.”HALO Youth VALOn March 14th, Capital Bluffs Event Center came alive with glamour and excitement as we were sold out for …
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.Yusseph Hammoud Program Facilitator …
“HALO is more than a place to go after school. It’s a place where people believe in us, push us to grow, and help us see what we’re capable of becoming.”HALO Member MohammedOn February 28th, The Midland Theatre came alive with glamour and excitement as 400 attendees gathered for the 2026 HALO Art Auction. The magical evening was also shared …
