When Daniel Cormier was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) in 2018, he and his wife, Judy, were devastated. In May, Daniel began a clinical trial at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, staying at various housing facilities around the Texas Medical Center. After months of successful treatment, Daniel was in remission and the […]
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Featured Family – Edward and Dawn
Mission Moment Dawn and Edward have been married for 35 years and are each other’s cheerleaders. No matter the feat, they stand side-by-side as a team. When Edward noticed a lump in his groin area, he thought nothing of it. When it grew to the size of a grapefruit in four weeks and caused him […]
Featured Family – Carlos and Catalina Llano
Halo House resident, native Colombian and father of three, Carlos Llano, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), a cancer that begins in the bone marrow and develops into the bloodstream. When Carlos was first diagnosed with AML, he began his treatment in Colombia, but ongoing riots in his city caused shortages of food, blood […]
Halo House Hero – Mary Thompson
Our latest Halo House Hero is Mary Thompson.
Kathleen Berger
“I love that what we do is life changing for those we help. Calling applicants to fill the apartments for Halo House, I am able to interact with them. The joy that I hear in their voices when I offer them an apartment is contagious! Occasionally someone will cry with relief that they have a […]
Jo Ann Patterson
“The Halo House became our “home away from home.” We appreciate everything the staff and volunteers did for us!” – Jo Ann Patterson, Halo House Resident Manager
Morgan Group
“We are proud to be involved with the Morgan Group Gives Back committee. It was so heartwarming to know that Morgan could brighten the lives of your residents by donating and decorating your Christmas tree. Giving back to our community is important to Morgan and we look forward to planning an event with you soon.” […]
Tim Walch
“I enjoy being a resource to people who really need me.” – Tim Walch
Ann Radtke
“To help bring a smile to the faces of people going through the hardest time in their lives warms my heart. I’m thankful to be a part of the Halo House community.” — Ann Radtke
Gerrie Daly
“Halo House reminds me of the large family that I grew up in. The way that we came together was to sit down for meals at lunch and/or dinner. I want to share this special memory with the tenants, who are dealing with such a burden, and the staff, who care and give so much […]