On February 28th, more than 400 guests gathered at the Midland Theatre for “Defying the Odds,” a HALO Art Auction supporting the organization’s mission to provide housing, healing, and education to homeless and at-risk youth around the world. The evening featured performances by HALO youth, as well as silent and live auctions, and included the premiere of HALO’s documentary short film, Kansas City. Honorary Co-chairs Nancy and Jeff Robinson and Sarah Ross helped lead the impactful event.





Featured in the April 4, 2026 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Kimberly Easter Photography