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Since the beginning, HALO has been built on the hard work of volunteers and interns that dedicate so much of their time toward providing the foundation of a family for HALO Youth in Kansas City and Jefferson City. Our volunteers of the month for April are no different!Janna Ferdous started as the Kansas City Program Coordinator Intern in September 2022 …
Introducing our new Kansas City Marketing Intern, Margarita Madu! After finishing her undergraduate courses at the University of Kansas, Margarita was looking for a summer internship before beginning her master’s degree course load this fall. “I chose HALO because I wanted to do something that benefits kids, but needed an internship where I could apply what I learned in college. …
As HALO celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week, it’s important to understand how essential volunteers are for organizations like HALO and the volunteer themselves!Importance of Volunteers for Nonprofits According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, approximately 68% of nonprofit organizations in the United States are run by volunteers, either currently or at the beginning of their organization. This is true of …
At the first ClubHALO live Zoom meeting of 2023, HALO Founder Rebecca Welsh shared a need for major repairs in the Baraka HALO Home in Kenya. ClubHALO Ambassador Sophie Grace and other ClubHALO members set out to raise $500 to help HALO youth in Kenya have a working and efficient kitchen.Before picture of Baraka Home kitchenClubHALO members used their creativity …
At our Jefferson City Girls Home, HALO youth participated in #UpYourLife, a five-week self-discovery series. This program implemented a new strand of confidence within the young ladies through a variety of workshops ending with an uplifting fashion show!The five weeks, organized by HALO’s Jefferson City Program Coordinator, Key Okolo, began with self-esteem building. By writing a letter to their future self, …
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” ~Elizabeth Andrew This is true for our March Volunteers of the Month. Youth Rock Student Ministries from Jefferson City & Brayden Cox from Kansas City all have the heart for helping HALO in every capacity.In Jefferson City, Youth Rock Student Ministries took time out of their crazy schedules to …
HALO goes to work everyday because we know that there are children that are alone.HALO Staff in Uganda show their love for HALO youth through quality time. Have you ever had a grandparent come eat lunch with you during the school day unexpectedly? Have you ever introduced your boss to your family at a work gathering? Moments like these are …
“HALO is not just a program, it’s the foundation of a family. We don’t cut off relationships with our kids because of their age and State funding stops. HALO kids sit around the dinner table with us on Sundays, and learn to love like a family should. Because THAT is how you break the cycle.”Rebecca Welsh, HALO FounderOn February 24th, over …
HALO events would not be possible without the many volunteers that put their hearts into making HALO events a success. This year’s art auctions in both Jefferson City and Kansas City were no different. The February Volunteers of the Month are all the volunteers that dedicated their time to deliver an incredible experience for the HALO Art Auctions. Volunteers have …
We spread joy and kindness to our current youth and alumni during the holiday season. We work to create positive holiday memories, just like a family would.JC girls home youth and alumniJC girls home youth and alumnisome of halo jefferson city staffIn Jefferson City, HALO Youth, Alumni, and Staff celebrated the holiday season at the Capital City Country Club by getting dressed …
