HALO Volunteer Training

Christina Cummins

Are you ready to make an impact in our community for homeless and at-risk youth?Join a HALO Volunteer Training to become a HALO Volunteer officially. We will share more about our mission, and we want to hear what you are passionate about to find the perfect volunteer role for you. You can volunteer directly with our children or work behind …

Spreading Friendship Around The Globe

At ClubHALO, we truly believe that if anyone can help end child homelessness, it’s kids. This fall, a ClubHALO Chapter in Saudi Arabia participated in our friendship bracelet impactful volunteer project. They helped provide a welcoming environment for youth in our Uganda HALO Homes.Kids helping kids is global! Young volunteers in Saudi Arabia started a ClubHALO Chapter this school year, …

October Volunteers of the Month

It’s because of our amazing volunteers that HALO is able to reach more kids, helping one more child spend one less day alone. Thanks to our October volunteers of the month, we’ve provided our youth more support, activities, and meals, helping them develop life skills and prepare for future success.Our Kansas City Volunteer of the Month is Grace Nanney! As …

Leadership Life Skill Speaker: Zach Warring

HALO Volunteer Zach Warring joined the HALO team again in October, sharing his experience and hands-on knowledge about October’s Life Skill of Leadership. He talked back in May about Focus, and the HALO team was excited to welcome him back. As a volleyball coach for about 15 years, Zach has worked with little kids and coached against schools like KU, …

The Power of a Volunteer

Life skills are a central part of HALO; each month, we focus on a new one. Whether goal-setting, respect, or self-discipline, each is reflected upon by our youth and used to develop competencies, equipping them with the ability to work through problems and life’s difficulties. We’re able to practice these life skills because of our generous volunteers. Look at some …

September Volunteers of the Month

It’s because of our amazing volunteers that HALO is able to reach more kids, helping one more child spend one less day alone. Thanks to our September volunteers of the month, we’ve been able to provide more support and activities for our youth, helping them develop life skills and knowledge crucial for future success.Our Kansas City Volunteer of the Month …

Integrity Life Skill Speaker: Grace Nanney

Grace Nanney, a HALO Volunteer, joined a HALO Leadership Meeting to speak on her experience and toolkit regarding September’s Life Skill of the Month: Integrity. Grace graduated with her BA in Psychology from UMKC in 2022. While in school, she worked retail at Savers for three years. After pursuing a master’s degree in counseling, Grace decided to take a break …

August Volunteers of the Month

At HALO, our strong volunteer team helps us reach more kids who need our support every month. This month, the Kansas City and Jefferson City communities stepped up to say “yes” to HALO youth, helping one more child spend one less day alone.We are thrilled to recognize Barr Engineering as our Jefferson City Volunteer of the Month! Their team went …

May Volunteers of the Month

At HALO, our strong volunteer team helps us reach more kids who need our support every month. Thanks to our May Volunteers of the Month, we have implemented more life skill programs for HALO youth who attend our Learning Centers and provide the foundation of a family to children who need us most.Barb Markway is our Jefferson City HALO Volunteer …

Focus Life Skill Speaker: Zach Warring

HALO Volunteer Zach Warring joined the HALO Staff in May, sharing his extensive research and knowledge on Focus. As a volleyball coach for just about 15 years, Zach has worked with little kids and coached against schools like KU, MU, and Creighton. “Throughout that adventure, I have been on my own personal journey of understanding what it means to be …