Creativity can change the trajectory of a life.
HALO creates pathways for young people to learn, create, and explore through creative programs, mentorship, and career exposure, helping them imagine beyond what they already know.
Why HALO
We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to imagine a future beyond their circumstances.
HALO was created to honor lives lost to violence in Little Rock by investing in the lives still being shaped.
We believe young people deserve access to creativity, community, and opportunities that can expand how they see themselves and their future.
HALO is about more than learning a creative skill.
It is about creating access.
It is about belonging.
It is about possibility.
Mission
HALO provides underserved youth with access to creative education, mentorship, and opportunities that encourage self-expression, build confidence, and open pathways to creative careers.
Vision
A community where every young person has access to the resources, relationships, and creative opportunities needed to imagine and build a future of possibility.
Our approach
01
Create
Young people learn through photography, visual storytelling, art, music, and other creative mediums.
02
Connect
HALO builds relationships between young people, mentors, artists, professionals, and community members.
03
Explore
Participants are introduced to creative careers and possibilities they may not otherwise encounter.
04
Imagine
The ultimate goal is helping young people see themselves as creators, leaders, and contributors to their communities.
2026
Our First Cohort
The beginning of something bigger.
Our first cohort gave young people the opportunity to explore photography, experiment with creative storytelling, and see their own experiences through a new lens.
2026 impact
Year One in Numbers
1
Creative youth cohort
2025
2
$500 scholarships awarded
2025
$1,000
Invested directly into Arkansas students
2025
15
Young people reached
2025
6
Creative sessions / workshops
2025
Scholarships
Investing in the next generation of creators.
In 2026, HALO awarded two $500 scholarships to Arkansas students pursuing studies in the arts.
$500
per scholarship
2
scholarships awarded
$1,000
total awarded
Kylan Brown
SWOSU
FILM & TV MAJOR
$500 · 2026
“This scholarship will help me tremendously with buying school books and supplies.”
Camirah Washington
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
BROADCAST JOURNALISM MAJOR
$500 · 2026
“Thank you to HALO for supporting my education with this scholarship!”
Get involved
Ways to stand with HALO.
Donate
Help us create more opportunities for young people.
Partner
For organizations, schools, brands, and community organizations.
Volunteer
For photographers, artists, mentors, educators, and neighbors.
Sponsor
For companies supporting programs, scholarships, and equipment.
Partners
Organizations standing with HALO.
Partner organizations will be listed here as HALO's community of collaborators grows.
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