Archive | Volunteer of the Month

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Warren Ashworth

“I have had the opportunity to volunteer many places doing many things, but serving with Halo House has definitely been one of the most rewarding. The low cost housing that Halo House provides is so rich with warmth, compassion, and grace. Halo House removes much of the financial burden and allows their residents to focus […]

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Joan Riegel

“Volunteering at Halo House has given me an opportunity to help others who are also battling blood cancers. As a caregiver to a lymphoma survivor, I know what it is like to leave your home and travel to Houston for treatment. I also know the anxiety and uncertainty that also come along. Halo House makes […]

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Eliane Sayegh

“What a privilege to be a volunteer at the Halo House Foundation. It is a great foundation for a great reason. As an Ambassador, my goal is to make patients/guests feel like they are at a “home away from home.” Deep from my heart I wish nothing but success for such a great foundation!” – […]

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Carol & Paul Horvitz

“When I was under treatment for lymphoma, I frequently thought how lucky I was to live just a short drive from the best place in the world to receive that treatment. Halo House makes that great benefit accessible to people who could not otherwise afford to live in Houston during the time needed for their […]

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Bill C. Boyd

“I think most everyone who does volunteer work looks for a personal connection with those they serve. As an Ambassador with Halo House I have had the wonderful opportunity to work closely with the guest/patient and caregiver in making safe, clean and affordable housing the least of their concerns in what in many cases is […]

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Lance Johnson

“Halo House is such a wonderful organization! When we first established the foundation, we thought that we’d only get a few apartments to offer as short-term housing for patients. We’ve done that but we’ve done so much more. Not only are we in the final stages before building our own Halo House, but we’re now […]

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Barbara Bowman

“I have been incredibly fortunate to be involved with the Halo House since 2009. Being a Halo House Volunteer has given me the opportunity to meet incredibly dedicated individuals, brave and appreciative patients and families, and amazing professionals who have dedicated their lives to treating and curing cancer. I have first hand knowledge of the […]

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Judy Pender

“I am so blessed to be a volunteer at the Halo House, to be part of such an amazing ministry is so humbling. I’m so thankful that I can speak to our sponsors and share how Halo House was a MIRACLE for my sister, Carolyn and I, when we had no place to stay in […]

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