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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 …
This past Volunteer Appreciation Month, coworkers from QTS took time to pour into their community and volunteer together. Led by longtime HALO Volunteer, Olivia Pikul, team members at QTS donated hundreds of snacks and easy dinner meals to package Snack Packs for HALO youth in the greater Kansas City area. These easy-to-grab packs will help families and children in our …
HALO started back in 2005 from a group of compassionate kids who heard about people their own age who were facing homelessness. They immediately went into action to use their skills to raise money and more importantly, make a lasting impact on communities around the world for years to come. That’s why, at HALO, we know how powerful young people …
HALO is excited to welcome our spring 2026 interns! Each intern will play a role in helping HALO provide housing, healing, and education to those who need it most. We are excited to see all they accomplish. With their help, we are able to help one more child spend one less day alone!Linda Alviar – Marketing Intern “I chose to …
Because of our incredible volunteers, HALO is able to provide the foundation of a family for the youth we serve. Whether assisting with cleanup both inside and outside our facilities or helping out during Family Night, HALO is deeply thankful for the time and dedication our volunteers give to support our youth. This month, we want to extend a heartfelt …
HALO Volunteer Mark Peterson joined the HALO team this September, sharing his history and strategies of resiliency by overcoming various challenges in reflection of September’s Life Skill of Integrity. We explored Mark’s past as a former KCK police officer from 2000 – 2006. Along with this, he had retired from his position in the US Air Force. Wherein his time, …
The Kansas City HALO Learning Center and Homes recently had the fortune of hosting the Crown Heights Christian Church Volunteer Group. The volunteers put their compassion into action by helping prepare the Kansas City Boys Home for the youth. During the two days they spent with HALO, they cleaned up around the homes, wrote handmade cards, made friendship bracelets and …
At HALO, our strong volunteer team helps us bring extra joy into the lives of our youth. Thank you to our June Volunteers of the Month, who have particularly addressed these needs by hosting events to celebrate and provide creative outlets for our youth. You put smiles on their faces and heal them with love!Our Kansas City Volunteer of the …
At HALO, our strong volunteer team helps us reach more kids who need our support every month. Thank you to our May Volunteers of the Month for your behind-the-scenes assistance, which has helped us keep our facilities and vehicles in the best shape to serve our youth.Jefferson City Volunteer of the Month Kyle Ortiz-Russell has done so many incredible things …
About the ClubHALO Junior Board At HALO, we believe youth have the power to change the world — and our ClubHALO Junior Board proves that every day! Made up of passionate high school students, the Junior Board leads service projects, fundraisers, and awareness campaigns focused on youth helping youth. You can learn more about the Junior Board here.Pickleball Tournament Highlights …
