This week we concluded our three-part series at the Kansas City HALO Learning Center focusing on self-care. The final workshop explored relational self-care and empowered our children to discern a healthy relationship from an unhealthy one. Relational self-care entails acknowledging and appreciating relationships in your life that are good for you, stepping away from toxic relationships, and maintaining a healthy …
Former HALO Child Returns to Teach HALO Youth Professional Development
Tiana first came to the HALO Learning Center three years ago, where her hard work was rewarded with a scholarship provided by one of HALO’s partners. After beginning college in the fall, she returned to HALO- but this time as volunteer and workshop facilitator, teaching HALO youth professional development. Tiana, along with her classmates from The University of Central Missouri, …
HALO Children Focus on Emotional and Spiritual Self-Care
At HALO, we provide love to children who need it the most by teaching them the importance of self-care. Last week, we concluded the second workshop of our three-part series at the Kansas City Learning Center, focusing on emotional and spiritual self-care. The HALO children learned what emotional and spiritual self-care entails, participated in self-talk activities and even decorated journals …
Professional Artist and Kansas City Native Inspires HALO Children at Explore Workshop
During the last week of March, HALO welcomed professional artist and Kansas City native Jaime Sanchez for an Explore Workshop, giving HALO children a unique opportunity to explore possible passions and careers in art. Like many of our HALO children, Mr. Sanchez grew up in a rough neighborhood and faced his fair share of difficult circumstances. After 30 years of …
Kansas City HALO Child Featured in PBS Campaign
Sixteen-year old HALO child, Marjai, was recently featured in an article about bearing the burden of being homeless while in school, which is a reality for nearly 2,000 children in Kansas City. The story is part of Kansas City Public Television’s campaign, Take Note, which aims at uncovering where local school systems are failing and succeeding. KCPT serves as the PBS …
And the ArtsKC Innovator Award Goes to…HALO!
HALO is excited to receive the Innovator Award at the 14th Annual ArtsKC Awards Luncheon last Thurs., Feb. 23, 2017! Helping at-risk and homeless children heal from their past through artistic expression is at the core of our mission, and it is such an honor to be recognized for our impact on the Kansas City community. We couldn’t serve our children …
January Update from the Bukesa Home
We are so proud of our boys in the Bukesa Home, as they have some very exciting news to share! Mark has received a full ride athletic scholarship for his final two years of secondary school and could be well on his way to a professional basketball career. After a year of rigorous hard work, Karim and Brian passed their …
Founder Rebecca Welsh Gives KRCG 13 First Look on New Home for Girls in Jefferson City
Hear our Founder Rebecca Welsh give KRCG 13 an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the new Jefferson City housing development for homeless and at-risk girls. The former Rickman Center used to be a conference center and church camp until the property was donated to HALO.With the help of volunteers, we began construction on the property in Spring 2016. Our Jefferson …
HALO Founder and Stroke Survivor Rebecca Welsh Shares her Story with Jefferson City Magazine
After suffering from a severe stroke two years ago, HALO Founder and CEO Rebecca Welsh was featured in the December issue of the Jefferson City Magazine as a voice for the American Heart Association. Caused by a hole in her heart, the stroke left her unable to perform even the simplest day-to day activities. For the first year following the …
Mengo Home Update
An update from the Mengo ladies! The ladies at Mengo Home were in the holiday mood during November after participating in a gift exchange. Each person drew the name of another girl or mentor in the home for the exchange. From there they either made a gift or found something small and meaningful to give to their person. November began …