Education: A Path to a Positive Future

The three pillars of HALO are housing, healing and education. The kids who come to us are hungry for more than just food. That’s why HALO works to provide our kids with the education they deserve to put them on a path to a positive future. HALO youth Tiana and Marjai are perfect examples of this.4 years ago, Tiana became …

HERLIFE Magazine Names HALO Founder Rebecca Welsh “Woman of Influence”

Our very own Rebecca Welsh, founder and CEO of HALO, was one of five “Kansas City women of influence” featured in HERLIFE Magazine this month. Rebecca is the forefront of our mission, and it’s an honor to have her recognized for the countless hours and love she has put into our organization. Rebecca started working for homeless children 12 years …

HALO KC Learning Center Studies with Paul Mitchell

The Kansas City HALO Learning Center started up exciting summer workshops this month! Local youth had the opportunity to learn from students studying at Paul Mitchell The School, exploring different aspects of cosmetology. Throughout June, youth learn how to style hair, paint nails, and apply makeup. The goal is to allow our youth to explore cosmetology as a potential career. …

HALO Youth explores Careers in Medical Field

[slideshow_deploy id=’518938′] The HALO Learning Center – KC hosted an Explore Workshop with Kansas City University’s School of Medicine and Biosciences. Led by medical student and HALO volunteer, Laura Gilbert, HALO youth were introduced to the details of a medical field education. From there, youth were divided into two teams to perform “patient simulations” – robotized training mannequins with symptoms …