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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which goes hand in hand with HALO’s mission and purpose. We strive to support homeless and at-risk children through housing, healing, and education so they can become contributing members of society. Therapeutic art is one of the ways we encourage our kids to express their emotions and goals in life to promote mental health. …
While HALO offers healing and support for children, it is also extremely important that they learn self-care. The HALO Learning Center kicked off night one of its three-part Self-Care Workshop last week, with HALO children learning everything from how much water they need to drink to relaxation techniques. The workshop was led by Maria Sanchez, the workshop coordinating intern and …
There are limited shelters available for the 135 homeless youth in Jefferson City and only a very small portion of the community is even aware of this issue. With the grand opening of the new HALO Home in Jefferson City, HALO will make an even bigger impact within the community, providing shelter, basic needs and professional development programs to youth …
On July 7, we had a fantastic turnout in Jefferson City for an informational meeting about upcoming volunteer opportunities with HALO JC. It was so exciting to see so many new faces eager to get involved with HALO, as well as returning HALO supporters. The info session was held at our new HALO Home, previously the Rickman Center. Beginning in …
According to an Episcopal Café study, LGBTQ youth are a high risk population for homelessness. In fact, 20% of homeless youth identify as belonging to the LGBTQ community. Most homeless LGBTQ youth leave home due to family rejection. Other reasons include physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and being kicked out. Rates of homelessness among the rest of the young population is …
Summer is upon us in the U.S., which means hot weather and high humidity. There’s no question as to why some of the most popular summer outdoor activities are designed to beat the heat, including pool lounging and beach visits. HALO youth in India at the Ashirvad Orphanage were able to join in on the fun this past week and …
Written by Founder Rebecca Welsh 1) The next time you empty the trash, remember that those big black bags are a suitcase for a lot of kids. It holds all their belongings – their clothing, their shoes, their life. When moving into housing, one girl carried in her trash bag and dumped it out saying, “I know, I have a lot …
