From the HALO Foundation
2024 Wings of Charity Gala
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended our annual gala for The halo Foundation on September 5th. Your presence made the event truly extraordinary. It was an honor to not only celebrate our mission but also to reflect on the significant events...
BUTTERFLY RELEASE!
From Our Founder…
September 11, 2001 was a defining day in our lives as we encountered the darkest tragedy on US soil. Out of this catastrophe, however, we experienced the very best of the American Spirit. Unity rippled across our nation and it was the call for a small design firm in...
Flag Drop Box
Flag Drop Box HALO partnered with Akron community members to create a drop box for the retirement of worn American flags. The box is the only flag drop box located at a school in the state of Ohio. Students at Resnik CLC voted on the wrap for the box made from steel...
HALO Foundation to honor 15th anniversary of 9/11, Flight 93 at annual Gala
AKRON, Ohio (Aug. 26, 2015) -- The HALO Foundation’s annual Wings of Charity Gala, Creating a Living Memorial will begin at 6 p.m on Sept. 8 at Guy’s Party Center. Board member Carolyn Joyce and husband Dru Joyce along with board member Jim Mellody and wife Diane...
Kickin’ Cancer Chili Cookoff is a HUGE Success!
When a family is in need, and people go out of their way to help, amazing things happen! Joey Berger, one of HALO's student leaders, was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. As most know, cancer often puts a huge emotional, physical, and financial damper on both...
Green Middle School Takes Fundraising to the Next Level
Over the past couple of months, Green Middle School students and faculty have been raising money for the completion of the Flight 93 Memorial in Shankesville, PA. The school began selling 40+1 Heroes t-shirts the week of September 11, 2015, as a way to honor all of...
Taping the Principal to a Wall for a Good Cause!
This past Friday, October 30th, Green Middle School students continued fundraising efforts for Flight 93. Students who donated $1 received a piece of Duct Tape to tape school Principal Jeff Wells to the wall! Students also continued fundraising efforts by selling 40+1...
The Green Report
The HALO Foundation would like to showcase the first Green Report, which will be published every month by the Green Local Schools district. In their first issue, there is an article about 50 Green Middle School students traveling to the Flight 93 Memorial in...
A+ Green Middle School!
A powerful meeting happened at the Flight 93 National Memorial on Friday, May 22, 2015! Green Middle School, in Green, Ohio is the latest School to embrace the 93 cents for Flight 93 Mission of honoring the Heroes of Flight 93! 300 Students, Teachers, Staff, Soldiers...
Go GREEN!!
Hooray for the Green School District for joining our 93 cents for Flight 93 campaign! Last Friday, May 22, 2015, 300 students from across the Eastern USA met in Shanksville PA at the Flight 93 National Memorial. Green Middle School was there to represent our great...
Never Forget 9-11-2001 – Join us Tonight
Today we honor the memory of the heroes of 9.11.2001, along with the selfless heroes over the past 13 years who have been fighting for our freedom. Tuesday, September 11, 2001, is a day that will never be forgotten. It is our hope that everyone remembers that day and...
Year in Review
2013 has been a great year for the HALO Foundation, with many people and organizations impacted. It ranged from helping those effected by Hurricane Sandy by delivering 280 18-gallon totes, including notes of encouragement, to an extremely successful LEADR retreat. In...