Be the Foundation of a Family for Homeless Youth

Arguably one of the most popular seasons, summer is a time to make memories with family and friends. It's a time to kick back, relax and unwind. It's a time spent not worrying about school but about how many things you can fit into the break before it's over. With warm weather and open pools, what could be better? In the summertime, it's the simple things that matter. Whether catching a movie or going on a road trip, summer is packed with activities that make it nearly impossible not to look forward to the season.

At HALO, we work hard to ensure the same thing is true for our kids. Summers are tough for many HALO youth, who may rely on school for security, safety, and lunches. The programming we provide at HALO helps keep our kids busy, form relationships, nourish themselves, learn new things, have fun, and, most of all, be a kid! Here's what HALO youth have been up to this summer.

In Jefferson City:

- High School Graduation

- Basketball Tournament

- Driving Practice

- Archery

In Kansas City:

- HALO Makers Program

- Entrepreneurship Summer Camp at STEAM Studio

- Art & Life Skill Workshops

- "CreateYOU" Program, focusing on Self-Respect

Summers like this aren't possible without your support! Thank you for helping kids be kids here at HALO.

Why are Wednesdays special for HALO youth in the Jefferson City Girls Home? It's Family Night!

HALO believes that every child should have the foundation of a family. One that provides guidance, love, and a place to call home. Because home is where a family lives, and that is why family night is so important to show HALO youth why they deserve to feel loved!

Family Night activities bring joy and laughter with spending time with HALO Staff and other residents in the Home. Sitting around and playing board games, like Apples to Apples, brings a sense of normality to the craziness of any week. Art projects allow HALO youth to make something beautiful that they are proud of, like flower pots for succulents they can take care of! From mundane tasks to memorable activities like taste testing a variety of hot sauces, the girls in the HALO Home bond with one another and the staff just like a family!

Because of your support, HALO youth in the Jefferson City Girls Home can rely on the love and laughter every Wednesday with their HALO family!