As featured on The CBS Evening News, the 15th Annual ArtReach Auction features orphan artwork from around the world, artwork from local and nationally recognized artists, silent auction items, dinner and entertainment by Lost Wax.
HALO Staff Training: Helping Our LGBTQ Youth Thrive and Survive
At the end of June, we were lucky to welcome Officer Kim Shaw-Ellis, who serves as the LGBTQ and Diversity Liaison for the Kansas City Police Department, into our headquarters for a training session on inclusion. As an organization, a portion of the youth population we work with identify as part of the LGBTQ community, and we want our team …
July Kansas City Volunteer Information Meeting
Are you ready to make an impact in our community for homeless and at-risk youth? Come learn about HALO and how to get involved at our HALO Volunteer Information Meeting. To sign up, fill out the Volunteer Interest Form here: https://haloworldwide.org/kansas-city-volunteer-form/
HALO Celebrates Father’s Day
In honor of Father’s Day, we would like to highlight some of the important men involved in our HALO Kansas City program. These strong fathers and father figures make a huge impact on our youth. DEREK YU – Derek has been volunteering with HALO for over a year and a half now. He consistently attends art workshops to serve our …
Summer 2019 Kickoff
Summer means no school, lots of sunshine, and new programming! We cannot wait to get things started in the Learning Center. The life skills we will focus on are perseverance in June, and respect in July. Last Summer We asked our HALO kids what healing meant to them and focused our workshops around what they told us. We were fortunate …
Mother’s Day – Part 2
In this special Mother’s Day post we asked Residential Supervisor, Maria Sanchez, what being a part of the HALO means to her.
HALO Honors March Volunteers of the Month
HALO would like to honor Alyssa O’Brien and Dori DeCook as our volunteers of the month. Each lady has volunteered their time to further the reach of HALO.
New $6 Million Housing Center for Homeless Teens in the Works
KSHB-TV Reported Dec. 12, 2018 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City organization helping homeless and at-risk youth said the need is increasing. HALO (Helping Art Liberate Orphans) recently started a big effort to help get a roof over more kids’ heads. The organization is launching a $6 million project to build a new learning center and housing that can …
Love Heals In Our Summer Workshops
This summer, we asked our HALO children what healing means to them. How has HALO helped you heal? What makes you feel loved? From sewing to spoken word readings, our youth explore what makes them feel loved through powerful performances and artistry. These workshops are all thanks to our amazing instructors! We are grateful for all of their time and …
Respect: Vera Schmitz Shares what July’s Life Skill Means to Her
This month we’re focusing on “respect” as our July Life Skill. Three-time All American Pole Vaulter, Vera Schmitz, talks about respect and what that has meant in her own life. Vera began talking respecting others from her experiences as a member of a team. She stressed the importance of respecting the group’s energy. At a particularly difficult practice, those who …