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 lives of the youth we serve. Every dollar raised helps provide safe housing, creative outlets, educational opportunities, and the support young people need to build brighter, more stable futures. Partnerships like this not only raise critical funds but also help spread awareness of HALO's mission and inspire community members to invest in the potential of local youth.
The Oddly team shared: "We're happy to donate to a cause that everyone at Oddly Correct feels passionate about. Thank you for all that you do for the youth in our community!"
Two HALO youth participated in the Makers Market at a booth where they talked about our HALO Makers Program and the therapeutic process of turning a piece of reclaimed wood into beautiful serving trays. By interacting with community members, discussing their work, and representing the program, these young entrepreneurs gained valuable experience in communication, leadership, and sales. The Makers Program empowers youth to develop creative and professional skills while earning income and building self-confidence. We are incredibly proud of how these Makers represented HALO and are grateful for opportunities that allow them to showcase their talents, share their stories, and connect with a supportive community.
HALO Makers
Through a partnership with Julie Arnold of Place Interiors, HALO youth learn valuable life and job skills by creating, marketing, and selling handcrafted wood serving trays. The process of sanding and finishing the trays provides therapeutic benefits by reducing stress, promoting focus and mindfulness, building confidence, and fostering teamwork through collaboration with woodworking and design professionals. Each unique, limited-edition tray is handcrafted from reclaimed wood, measures approximately 8–9 inches wide by 16 inches long, and sells for $125, with $100 placed in the youth’s Future Fund for food, housing, or transportation after leaving the program while also supporting the woodworking initiative.
