The HALO Foundation

The HALO Learning Center in Kansas City serves a a safe haven of healing and hope for nearly 700 homeless and at risk children a year. Youth participate in therapeutic art and life skill programs, remote learning support, tutoring, professional development, scholarships and individual services in the areas of housing and mental health referrals. Free programs and services are offered year-round in partnership with numerous Kansas City organizations and shelters, multiple times a week, with a future focused curriculum to equip our youth with life skills to promote healing and help them learn independently in a safe environment. For the cost of $200 per youth, HALO can continue to provide and improve upon our program supplies, safe facilities and qualified staffing and additional resources. Through our programming and services, HALO strives to make the largest impact in the shortest amount of time, and puts a strong focus on youth retention.

HALO believes every child should have the support of a family. We provide housing, healing and education to thousands of homeless and at-risk children. HALO began in Kansas City, MO by HALO Founder Rebecca Welsh, and has served as the foundation of a family for children who need it most since 2005. Our mission is to help one more child spend one less day alone.