From the HALO Foundation
Giving Tuesday is November 27, 2018
#Giving Tuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in countries around the world. Millions of people have come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the...
read morePROJECT LAUNCH The Flight 93 Mobile Museum
While the project will span several years, 2016 featured the launch of the Flight 93 Mobile Museum. This Mobile Museum will be used as an educational vehicle to teach students the principals of courage and valor displayed aboard United Flight 93. Since 2001,...
read moreFrom Our Founder…
2016 was the 15th Anniversary of “9/11”, the defining day in our lives as we encountered the darkest tragedy on US soil. Out of this catastrophe, however, we gleaned the very best of the American Spirit. Unity rippled across our nation as we witnessed the selfless...
read moreFlag 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...
read moreSt Sebastian Students Support Louisiana
Students at the St Sebastian's school raised $379 for Louisiana flood victims. On October 5, the students had the option of paying $1 to participate in Indians dress down day. Students donned their Tribe gear and rallied donations, given to HALO for flood relief....
read moreHALO 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...
read moreThank You to Our 2016 Wings of Charity Sponsors!
Special thank you to these wonderful businesses that help us to help others! JW DIDADO ELECTRIC COMPANY FED EX GROUND OMNOVA FOUNDATION OHIO GRATINGS SPECIAL AEROSPACE SERVICES (SAS) HOUSE OF LAROSE OHIO SAVINGS BANK FIRST ENERGY FOUNDATION GUYS PARTY CENTER...
read more2016 Wings of Charity Gala
Join us for a fun filled night with Dinner, Live and Silent Auctions, and Guest Keynote Speaker, Gordy Felt, President of Families of Flight 93. The evening begins at 6pm at Guys Party Center, 500 E Waterloo Rd, Akron. Tickets are available for $75. [gravityform...
read moreFlight 93 Mobile Museum
On Wednesday, May 4th, the HALO Foundation hosted an event at the Merriman Assisted Living Facility to announce the building of the Flight 93 Mobile Museum. The mobile museum will be used as an educational tool for schools, organizations, and individuals. What is...
read moreKickin’ 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...
read moreGreen 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...
read moreTaping 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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreSave the Date!
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...
read moreGo 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...
read moreFedEx Ground – Trip to Flight 93 National
We had a fantastic trip this past summer to the Flight 93 National Memorial with the Finance team from FedEx Ground. Check out some of these fantastic photos. We had the amazing opportunity to have a Flight 93 Family Member join us. Debbie Borza, a long time friend of...
read moreNever 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...
read moreYear 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...
read morePlease vote for the Road Scholar 93 cents Semi!
Have you heard about the semi we have traveling around the United States? The HALO Foundation, with help from Harbor Graphics, Mactac, and Road Scholar Transport, has a semi honoring 93 cents for Flight 93 on the road right now! We have been nominated as one of the...
read moreHappy Holidays!
We have a lot going on this year! Take a look around our website & Facebook to see how you can make a difference this holiday season along with us! Gifts of Joy Christmas Drive // Benefiting those still affected by Hurricane...
read moreThank You Residents of Chambrel Montrose Brookdale Senior Living
The HALO Foundation would like to give a huge Thank You to the residents of Chambrel Montrose Brookdale Senior Living Home. Eight incredible women spent last Friday afternoon wrapping over 50 gifts for our “Gifts of Joy Christmas Drive,” all in under two hours! The...
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read moreSuper Storm Sandy One Year Anniversary
Today marks the one year anniversary since Hurricane Sandy hit and caused devastating destruction to the east coast of the United States. Residents of New York and New Jersey suffered unimaginable losses and flood damage that caused many families to leave their homes....
read more$25 Supporter for Charity can WIN 58′ TV
Thank you for your interest and participation to the HALO Foundation 2013 Wings of Charity Gala The Grand Prize Winner of a Brand New Panasonic Black 58″ LED HDTV goes to, David Beamer! Congratulations!! ...
read moreBus Trips to the Flight 93 Memorial
Wednesday, September 11, 2013- Members of the Tallmadge Lions Club and students of the Northwest High School joined students from Charlestown, along with many others, to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 attack at the Flight 93 National Memorial. The National Park...
read moreThank-You Bath Business Association!
A message from Debbie McKinney, one of the "Bath Loves Boston" organizers: I would like to share our appreciation to the following Bath Business Association members who have generously donated raffle prizes to my daughter’s “Bath Loves Boston” fundraising event,...
read moreIn Memorium of Retired General Donn A. Starry
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read moreLetter from Lucedale
After sending the semi down to Mississippi, we received the following letter in return: To all Akron Residents; To all you wonderful folks in the chilly but calm North from the relatively warm but sort of windblown South, greeting and thanks. We have had some relief...
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