Impact
What happens when young people are given access to possibility?
One year in, HALO is building a foundation for something bigger: creating access to creative opportunities, supporting young people, and investing in the communities we call home.
2026 at a glance
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
First Cohort
Our first cohort gave young people the opportunity to explore photography, experiment with creative storytelling, and see their own experiences through a new lens.
Scholarships
Two $500 scholarships, awarded in 2026.
HALO's work extends beyond youth programming and into long-term educational opportunity for Arkansas students pursuing the arts.
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!”
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