We are so grateful for everyone who made INSPIRE possible! Old friends, new friends, volunteers and staff, sponsors, and vendors. It takes a village and we are so glad you are part of ours.The Miller Performing Arts Center became a hub of female empowerment Saturday as hundreds of women filled the facility for the inaugural INSPIRE women’s conference. by Madeleine Leroux Sep. …
September Events Aim To Inspire
Christine McDonald will be our featured speaker at the HALO INSPIRE Women’s Conference in Jefferson City, and our 3rd Annual I Defy The Odds Inspiration Breakfast in Kansas City. Christine sat down with the News Tribune to speak about her experiences as an at risk youth, and her desire to end the cycle of homelessness, addiction and criminal conduct.Author and speaker …
Chandra Clark Presents Life Skill Perseverance to HALO Staff
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 …
Variety “Power of Women” Honors HALO Founder
HALO Founder Rebecca Welsh received the “Inspiration to Action” Award at Variety Magazine’s “Power of Women” Luncheon on Friday, October 9th, 2015! The award was presented by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on behalf of Moroccanoil. See all behind the scenes PHOTOS here! This exclusive luncheon was presented by Lifetime Televisionand hosted 500 invitees, including Hollywood insiders and other influential members of the Entertainment Industry. This year’s Honorees included: Salma Hayek Pinault (Chime for Change), Anna …
Meet Lindsey Platt: HALO Uganda International Ambassador
Lindsey Platt boarded a plane to Uganda in August 2014 playing the role of HALO’s International Ambassador. Four months in and Lindsey is absolutely owning her job. She is an inspiration to us in the U.S. and to those she works with in Uganda. Lindsey wears multiple HALO hats in her role. She works alongside Molly Nalunga: Uganda Resettlement Coordinator, …