Thank You Veterans United

HALO's Jefferson City programs received a major renovation over the summer because of amazing volunteers from the Veterans United Foundation, a philanthropic art of Veterans United Home Loans. They completed a large-scale outdoor revitalization project designed to create healing, welcoming spaces for homeless and at-risk youth. Along with this, they also completed kitchen and bedroom renovations that provide HALO youth with fresh indoor spaces.

The Project:

Supported through a recently awarded $25,000 Veterans United Foundation grant, the “Play, Connect, Thrive” initiative brought employees and volunteers together to improve outdoor areas at HALO residential and youth program locations. The project included landscaping enhancements, assembly of outdoor furniture, installation of recreational equipment, and the creation of family-friendly gathering spaces for youth and young mothers served by HALO.

The Impact:

Due to the hard work and generosity of Veterans United, HALO residents now have a fresh outdoor space in Jefferson City! Along with landscaping efforts, they were able to add turf, furniture, a swing, ping pong table, and other activities for HALO youth. All of these additions will be great for residents and their dependents to create memories, making HALO feel like a home. HALO provides youth with a foundation of a family, life skills, and a place to heal. Thanks to Veterans United, this new outdoor space will do just that!

Before & After:

Kitchen Renovation:

At the 2025 Art Auction, Veterans United did a match for the Jefferson City girls home. This led them to a full kitchen remodel, which included new appliances, countertops, cabinets, etc. This provided residents with a clean and fresh indoor space to help HALO feel more like home.

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