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 Mengo Home
At HALO, January’s life skill is “goal setting,” and the girls at the Mengo Home in Uganda have already gotten to work. They’ve resolved to improve their academic grades by waking up earlier and have formed study groups for subjects they’re struggling in. HALO is proud of its Mengo girls and their achievements! Read more to see what they’ve been up …
January Update from the Kibuli Home
HALO is happy to report that the Kibuli Home in Uganda is off to a good start in 2017! The boys enjoyed a month at home with their families over winter break and returned to their HALO family in January. Last month they learned “goal setting,” a valuable life skill to start off another year toward independence. Although the boys are …
HALO Announces 2017 Award Winners
HALO is excited to announce its 2017 Award Winners! It takes many to make HALO a success; these individuals and companies are recognized for their exceptional involvement and commitment: Janie Schrader and Irina Protopopescu as Volunteers Jeff Albright and Lene Westerman as Advocates The Farmer Family and Clockwork as Supporters Nina Irwin as Artist Marjai, Tiana, Tia and Winnie as HALO …
Jefferson City HALO Home Is Now Open
For many teens in Jefferson City, each day is filled with the uncertainty of not knowing where they’ll sleep that night, but one more child will spend one less day alone now that the HALO Home is open. Since Jan. 24, homeless youth now have a bed to sleep in and a safe place to call home. In Jefferson City …
Feb. 24: Kansas City HALO ArtReach Auction
HALO’s annual ArtReach Auction is just three weeks away, and our sponsors list keeps growing. This is the 12th year of the auction, and this year’s dinner is being provided by Em Chamas Brazilian Grill, West Bottoms Kitchen, Moxie Catering and Ragazza. KC Bier Co., Major Brands and Clear 10 Vodka are supplying drinks. KC Metro band, Lost Wax, will …
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 …
HERLIFE Magazine Names HALO Founder Rebecca Welsh “Woman of Influence”
Our very own Rebecca Welsh, founder and CEO of HALO, was one of five “Kansas City women of influence” featured in HERLIFE Magazine this month. Rebecca is the forefront of our mission, and it’s an honor to have her recognized for the countless hours and love she has put into our organization. Rebecca started working for homeless children 12 years …
National Volunteer Week 2015
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 …
2013 HALO Highlights
The HALO Foundation presents the 2013 Highlights. View the Prezi presentation here. [prezi id=’myx-fl7soqvq’] [prezi id=http://prezi.com/myx-fl7soqvq/the-halo-foundation-2013-highlights/‘]