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“Defying the Odds”: A HALO Art Auction Benefiting Homeless Youth Feb. 28 and March 14
Kansas City, MO — HALO, a nonprofit that helps homeless and at-risk children around the world, is hosting its 21st Annual Art Auctionfundraiser in person on Sat., Feb. 28, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo., AND Sat., March 14 in Jefferson City, Mo., showcasing stories of HALO youth “Defying the Odds.” Guests who are not able to attend the two in-person events are encouraged to watch the Feb. 28 event livestream for FREE on HALO’s YouTube Channel @HALOEmpowersYouth at 7:30 p.m. CST. Anyone can register for free for
Introducing: REVEAL Works
Introducing: REVEAL Works We are so excited to introduce you to a new RS program called REVEAL Works! This trauma-informed workforce development program pairs the REVEAL Program’s healing support with paid training at Thelma’s Kitchen — offering living wages, hands-on experience, and a bus-line location for neighbors re-entering the workforce. We could not be more excited for our first cohort of six members, who began earlier this month.
It's the International Year of Volunteers!
Did you know? It's the International Year of Volunteers! Across the globe, volunteerism is being recognized, and at Kanbe's: where your hands move food onto plates everyday, we know just how powerful and far reaching your efforts are. Because volunteers like you showed up, we redirected over 1.7 million pounds of food away from landfills. 1 million of that went directly to feeding people! Hand in hand with our community partners, volunteers provided over 6,800,000 servings of fresh produce to
KC Shepherd's Center's Unevent!
We’re doing something different this year. No Gala. No Tickets. No Tuxes. Just Impact.2025 has brought serious challenges for the older adults we serve, and funding cuts have left hundreds of Kansas City seniors without consistent meals and support. But we’re not stepping back, we’re stepping up. Introducing our Unevent:A way directly fund meals, wellness checks, and connection for older adults in our community without the frills. Instead of buying a ticket, you’ll choose a "menu" item that
