"It takes faith and perseverance on her part and on ours."

HALO Founder Rebecca Welsh writes: "Instead of going to dances and games and Central Dairy with friends, she spent her days and nights caring for a family member who physically couldn’t care for himself. She lived in a basement with him and couldn’t keep up with the demands of her classes. She was headed toward failure, so far behind at 19 years old, and still trying desperately to finish high school. She was 25 assignments behind. 25..." Read more here.
Healing in Kenya

Having the foundation of a family can impact a child’s life forever. HALO is that foundation for children all over the world. Samuel gives us a personal tour of his room, a safe place he can find rest and refuge each night. Sleeping in late does not happen around here. Samuel is the first to rise each morning with excitement and passion for school... Read more here.  
HALO is Hiring: Join a Super Driven Team With a Purpose
Are you a super driven person? HALO is hiring for the Operations Coordinator position. This role supports all staff, providing internal support so everyone can focus on what they do best...  Read more here.
Five Ways Art Helps Children

So why art? It can be difficult for our children to express themselves. They aren’t always able to put their experiences into words, but sometimes a paint brush can be the gateway to healing... Read more here.
Lifeskill of the Month: Perseverance
This month our workshops focused on building perseverance, a skill many of our children possess without even knowing it. Our goal was to strengthen their awareness of this trait and create projects that build upon the skill. These projects could then serve as an example for their own personal lives. One of our favorite projects from the past month, sewing, perfectly displayed both the importance and relevance of perseverance...  Read more here.
#HumansofHALO
Joseph has been part of the HALO Makerere Home for one year. Before joining the HALO family, Joseph was living on the streets of Kampala after walking nearly three hundred miles from his home village. After his father passing away, life became difficult ... Read more here.
June Volunteer of the Month
Huge thanks to our June volunteer of the month, Olivia! Olivia has been volunteering with HALO for almost a year. She has helped facilitate workshops for the HALO Learning Center, helping youth ages 5 and up learn life skills while making art... Read more here.
Get Involved

Kendra Scott and HALO are teaming up for a night of fashion and fun at this years Kendra Gives Back Party! Twenty percent of the proceeds will benefit HALO. The event will take place Thursday, July 11th from 5-7 p.m. at the Kendra Scott Leawood location. Learn more here. RSVP here. 
Whether you’re looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community by sharing your expertise and experience with others, or simply have a heart for homeless kids and are looking for the right way to make more of an impact on their lives, you are needed, and you won’t be disappointed. Join us July 18th at Noon - 1 p.m.  Learn more here.
Join us for the William Rose Private Studio Show. Ten percent of the proceeds benefit HALO. The event will take place on Thursday, June 29th from 5-7 p.m. at Leedy Voulkos Art Center.
Join us July 27 at 6-8 p.m. for an inside look at what home means to HALO youth through collaborative art projects and insipiring performances. Drinks and light hors d'oeuvres provided. RSVP here.
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