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As we wrap up the first half of the year HALO wants to highlight the impact that was made possible thanks to our HALO Tribe Members. Their commitment to HALO makes our work possible!More often than not, when a youth contacts HALO, it is at the most vulnerable moment in their life. Whether they’re dealing with issues at home or …
Basketball brings people together. That core principle is what makes the HALO Heat so special, uniting youth from all different backgrounds under one common objective. What started in 2021 as a simple HALO-sponsored tournament has grown into something much larger. Still today, HALO brings together players from different high schools to compete, bond, and grow through their love of basketball. …
HALO was so happy to have Youth Volunteer Corps back for their fourth year! We are always so impressed with how much they are able to help move the HALO mission forward. Over the course of two weeks, HALO welcomed two groups of youth volunteers in July. Volunteers worked hard around the Learning Center and Headquarter spaces in a variety …
Each summer, our HALO staff work tirelessly to provide our youth with fun and informative experiences they will never forget. Whether it’s a day at the zoo, an afternoon at an art museum, or enjoy some ice cream, we want each summer to be something our youth can cherish, even years from now. Before school starts back up in a …
In Uganda, HALO supports over 2000 youth annually by providing education, peer support, housing, medical attention, and various accredited courses. One of these courses is Design & Cosmetology, where many students love showing off their beautiful creations! For these young creators, sewing is a transferable skill that will help them receive jobs and break the vicious cycle of homelessness. The sewing …
Are you looking for a way to help one more child spend one less day alone and gain valuable professional experience? Join the HALO Internship Program today! These internships not only can support college credits, but they are opportunities to explore different career paths within a nonprofit organization. “Interning at HALO has let me explore so many different directions with …
Everyone can remember a trusted adult who took the time to teach them something meaningful. Maybe it was baking cookies with your grandparents, planting a garden with a neighbor, or spending an afternoon working on a car with your uncle. Those moments often become cherished memories, not just because of what was created, but because of who was there alongside …
Join HALO in welcoming Avery Forton, our newest artist, who brings not only incredible creative talent but also a lifelong commitment to serving others. Service has been a defining part of Avery’s journey. At 18 years old, he spent a year in Honduras teaching English to second graders before serving four years in the United States Navy. After transitioning to …
A heartfelt thank you to Complete Legal for hosting a Back-to-School Supply Drive to support students in our community who are at risk and in need. Through July 31, they are collecting essential school supplies, including backpacks, notebooks, rulers, folders, colored pencils, and more. At HALO in Kansas City, we have over 1,200 youth interactions every year and provide more …
Thank you, Oddly Correct! On May 30, HALO partnered with Oddly Correct’s Makers Market and received 20% of sales at Oddly, totaling $851.19, to provide housing, healing, and education to at-risk youth in Kansas City. We are so grateful for the support of Oddly Correct and the Kansas City community, whose generosity continues to make a meaningful difference in the …
