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Meet Sunday. Sunday did not have a safe home at a young age and ended up living on the streets, which meant he was begging daily for his basic needs and suffering at an unimaginable level. Although he was in many situations that could call for bad choices, Sunday consistently chose the high road, even at a very young age. Sunday has created an art piece about the …
Brooklyn, N.Y. — Slag Gallery will premiere an international collaborative exhibition of works inspired by homeless, at-risk and orphaned youth around the world on Nov. 4, 2016. Artists’ works will be auctioned off to support HALO, which provides housing, healing and education to youth in the greatest need. Slag Gallery owner Irina Protopopescu created the exhibition inviting select international artists …
On July 28, HALO Kansas City Learning Center held its 6th Annual Summer Showcase Celebration, and we want to thank everyone who attended and those who volunteered to celebrate the art made by our youth. We want to give a special shoutout to Jukeboxx Media for helping design media and promotions for our HALO Kansas City Summer Showcase Celebration. This event would …
We would like to recognize Carmen Gramajo-Moser as the HALO volunteer of the month. Carmen has provided a great deal of resources in HALO’s research in Guatemala. She has served as an advocate on behalf of HALO in a variety of ways, including assisting with International Relations, Events, Research and bringing a unique perspective with fresh ideas. Thank you, Carmen! …
The Kansas City HALO Learning Center was lucky enough to have one of our staff Lacy Gordon teach our youth how to make all natural body scrubs. Youth had the opportunity to make one jar for themselves and then make one as a gift for anyone they wanted. They could choose the type of oil, sugar or salt, and many different essential …
HALO’s guest speaker at the June all staff meeting is an excellent example of this month’s life skill, perseverance. Chandra Clark, Manager of Corporate and External Relations at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City and a proud HALO partner of the Kansas City Learning Center, shared the importance of perseverance for all, especially those in the nonprofit world. She inspired the HALO …
The HALO family of volunteers, donors and staff, is the support system HALO relies and thrives on. After more than a decade of rescuing youth in the most desperate situations around the world and supporting more than 1,000 youth in 21 orphanages and programs in seven countries, HALO is ready to grow its tree of supporters even more. HALO is proud to announce a new …
This week is National Volunteer Week, and that is a reason to celebrate! More than 80% of The HALO Foundation is made up of volunteers. From working directly with the youth to behind the scenes efforts, HALO volunteers do it all! Passionate and dedicated people with diverse backgrounds work diligently to ensure that The HALO Foundation follows its mission. HALO’s Ambassador …
The HALO Foundation is happy to introduce Tino Quiroga, HALO’s newest Research Ambassador now living in Guatemala. Tino is spending his time doing international research for a potential new HALO-supported home. Ever since he was a young child, helping others and giving back has been deeply rooted in his family and upbringing. Hailing from Seattle, he has previous experience working in …
On Wednesday, November 5th, The HALO’s Foundation’s Program Director Lacy Voight spoke at the 2014 People to People International Global Youth Forum. The Global Youth Forum was designed to expose youth ages 13-18 to different ideas, cultures and people. The theme for the 2014 summit was “Learn to Serve, Serve to Learn.” Lacy spoke to the attendees about having a …
