July is the month of “Respect” here at HALO! We practice respecting others as well as ourselves in many ways throughout the month. We kicked off our monthly staff meeting with a presentation on trauma by our HALO Center Facilitator Aubony Chalfant. The team learned about the different ways trauma can affect the brain and how those impact behavior. Receiving this training was …
5th Annual HALO Youth Fashion Show
5th Annual HALO Youth Fashion Show Career Workshops Benefiting at-risk youth in Kansas City Kansas City, Mo. – The HALO Foundation presents the 5th Annual Youth Fashion Show on Thursday, August 6, 2015, 6:00 -9:00 p.m., at Terrace on Grand, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108. Throughout the Summer, HALO youth participate in a variety of workshops that …
Upcycle, Thrift, Create
As the fourth annual HALO Fashion Show nears, with the event just a day away, the HALO youth have been hard at work with many workshops making the finishing touches on their creations. One workshop in particular has allowed the youth to truly express their own personal fashion through thrifting and upcycling, a way of repurposing used clothing and accessories to …
Reflecting on the 2013 Independent Swag Fashion Show (Part 2)
We interviewed two guests who attended last year’s Independent Swag Fashion Show. In this blog, Sara Camiscioni, HALO volunteer, shares her experience at the Kansas City fashion show. Read what she had to say about this amazing event, and why you need to attend this year’s Fashion Show on August 8. “I thoroughly enjoyed the Fashion Show last year. …