Friday, October 30, 2015

Halloween Fun!

Halloween is here, and HALO is celebrating!
This week, HALO-KC has been getting into the spooky spirit with a few fun Halloween-themed art projects for our youth. In addition, HALO staff and volunteers brought out their Halloween costumes a little early for a fun night of art with the youth.
The youth started with small pumpkins – too small for carving, but perfectly sized for painting and decorating. After this, the youth were able to decorate their own Halloween masks. The youth were excited at the chance to use their creative skills for something so fun, and even more excited to have masks to wear on Halloween! Scroll through the pictures below to take a look at a few of the finished products.
The youth spent the evening focused on their projects, eating candy, and having some fun with HALO’s Halloween attire.
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From everyone at HALO, have a safe and happy Halloween!
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A lot of work went into this orange and blue work of art!
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A spooky, beautiful mask created by a very talented youth.
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A cute, SPARKLY creation.
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Expertly made and super cute.
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Getting in the Royal's spirit!
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Work in progress!
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Green!
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Batman!
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Pompoms make this pumpkin cute and fuzzy.
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More rootin' for the KC Royals!
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A super cute little pumpkin with lots of color.
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A HALO staff member in costume to hang out with our youth.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

HALO Housing Program Opens in Kansas City!

HALO-KC is excited to announce the opening of the HALO Housing Program here in Kansas City! HALO-KC feels extremely fortunate to be able to now offer transitional housing and case management support to homeless and at-risk youth in the area. Youth that apply and qualify for the HALO Housing Program receive support for about 18 months, and have to follow specific guidelines of the Program in order to ensure that support. HALO staff will be working with these youth on educational, employment, financial, and personal goals in order to help them become self-sustaining, and contributing members of our community.

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One of our HALO Housing apartments during move-in. 

To learn more about how you can help empower youth in the greatest need, like us on Facebook or go to our website! To help provide some essentials for our Housing Program apartments, check out our Amazon Wish List !
Check back next week for more updates on the HALO Housing Program and the Learning Center's October lesson plans!