Chris West Visits the HyperRPG Community for a HALO Update Thank you to HyperRPG and its community for its 48 hours of fun and generosity in February 2016. On August 1, HALO Portland Branch Director Chris West joined in-studio to share updates with the funds raised. We appreciate all who watched the stream update with Chris and the contributions you made to …
Happy Holidays, HALO Family!
Dear HALO Family, Ten years ago, I was inspired by a 6 year-old street girl named Daisy. She taught me what empathy is. I learned that empathy is not just putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. It is taking your heart out of your chest and letting it beat in someone else’s. I would close my eyes and sleep on …
5th Annual Art of Love Event Recap
The HALO Portland branch just wrapped up its 5th Annual Art of Love Event! It was a beautiful evening, full of noteworthy stories. This year’s event was held at the Mercy Corp event center, and the space made a big impact on the magic of the evening. The event coordinating volunteer, Tara, made the space look radiant with hand picked floral …
Art of Love September 27th
The Art of Love features artwork and stories from kids in the Bukesa Children’s Home, as well as our local art therapy programs. Portland artists partner with us in our work and/or donate their work for purchase. It’s a night where community development, art, and local business all combine to make an impact on the lives of youth in need. …