2022 Art Auction Recap

On Feb. 25th, HALO held its 2022 Virtual Art Auction, “Defying the Odds.” Although we had an unfortunate technical glitch the night of the event, we ended up raising over $400,000 and counting for the children we support. It takes a village of people that helped us make this such a great success, and we can’t thank you all enough. …

Host A Watch Party For The HALO Art Auction

This year HALO has seen a 62% increase in need. So many kids who were living on the brink of homelessness are now in dire need of support. It’s a simple question – How do we reach more kids? We need more people to help. The best way to do this is to share HALO with your friends and family. …

HALO Youth Marjai Shares ‘HALO Effect’ at INSPIRED BY WOMEN Benefit

Photo Credit Caroline FissHALO held a discussion of notable female leaders who are making a difference called INSPIRED BY WOMEN on Nov. 7 at the Gramercy Park Hotel Terrace in New York. Moderated by Cheddar Anchor Jill Wagner, panel speakers included Actress and Film Director Bryce Dallas Howard, Moroccanoil Co-Founder Carmen Tal, Veronica Beard Co-Founders Veronica M. Beard and Veronica …

3rd Annual HALO I Defy the Odds Inspiration Breakfast Recap

“Treat a man as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he could be, and he will become what he should be.”Ralph Waldo EmersonOn Thursday, September 19th, we hosted the 3rd Annual “I Defy the Odds” Inspiration Breakfast at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Honorary Co-Chairs Shannon Thrun and Courtney Filing started the event by …

INSPIRE Conference Draws Hundreds, Teaches Empowerment and Self-Care

We are so grateful for everyone who made INSPIRE possible! Old friends, new friends, volunteers and staff, sponsors, and vendors. It takes a village and we are so glad you are part of ours.The Miller Performing Arts Center became a hub of female empowerment Saturday as hundreds of women filled the facility for the inaugural INSPIRE women’s conference. by Madeleine Leroux Sep. …

September Events Aim To Inspire

Christine McDonald will be our featured speaker at the HALO INSPIRE Women’s Conference in Jefferson City, and our 3rd Annual I Defy The Odds Inspiration Breakfast  in Kansas City. Christine sat down with the News Tribune to speak about her experiences as an at risk youth, and her desire to end the cycle of homelessness, addiction and criminal conduct.Author and speaker …

2nd Annual HALO I Defy the Odds Inspiration Breakfast Recap

On Thursday, September 20, HALO hosted its 2nd Annual “I Defy the Odds” Inspiration Breakfast at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.Erin Duba and Holly Mihalovich started the event with a powerful speech describing why they choose to support HALO: “I support HALO because I’m inspired every day by these young people that open themselves to receiving and healing” and “I …