Winter at Halo House

Resident Spotlight

Introducing Ruby Nelson, a resident from San Antonio, Texas, battling Multiple Myeloma since 2016, found solace at Halo House during her cancer treatment. Recommended by her doctor at MD Anderson, Ruby and her granddaughter Elicia discovered a home away from home at Halo House.

This is Ruby's second stay, and she praises the staff's unwavering support and the welcoming community atmosphere. The Resident Managers ensure 24/7 availability, creating a sense of security and family. Ruby is grateful for the affordable option that Halo House provides during this challenging time.

When not undergoing treatment, Ruby enjoys spending time with family, attending church, watching movies, and engaging in creative activities like coloring and playing games. Ruby believes that Halo House is a "miracle," appearing at the perfect moment in her journey.

For $25 a day, Halo House turns housing into healing, making life-saving treatment at the Texas Medical Center more accessible.

Halo House Fun Fact!

Did You Know? Halo House understands the importance of spiritual well-being during challenging times. That's why we provide a serene, non-denominational chapel open 24/7 for residents to access whenever they need a moment of peace. Whether it's for quiet reflection, prayer, meditation, or simply a few moments of solitude, the chapel is a sanctuary for residents to connect with their inner selves. Once a week, dedicated volunteers offer brief, interfaith services within the chapel, providing a sense of community and spiritual support. These services are optional and designed to be inclusive of all residents, regardless of their religious beliefs. We believe that having a space for spiritual connection can significantly enhance the well-being of our residents during their stay at Halo House.

Resident Manager Spotlight

Say Hi to Kelli and Shane Guilbeau! This couple, coming from Lafayette, Louisiana have been married for 34 years and have 3 children together. Shane was diagnosed with b-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia Philadelphia positive on May 10th of 2024.Kelli and Shane found out about Halo House through their Social Worker.

Kelli says, “Halo House has been a blessing to us financially but more importantly it has been a blessing to our mental state.” Having a community and option to know others who are going through the same thing as them makes life a little bit easier during these hard times.

Kelli let us know the best thing about being a Resident Manger to her is "getting to know everyone at Halo House." Kelli hopes she has helped put at least one smile on someone's face every day. Halo House is extremely grateful for Kelli and the amazing impact she has had here at Halo House.

Resident Manager: A caregiver of a patient at Halo House who volunteers at Halo House; a Hero.

Volunteer Spotlight

Introducing the McGovern Oncology Student Association! Halo House is incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of the McGovern Oncology Student Association (OSA). These dedicated medical students consistently volunteer their time at our resident events, including popular gatherings like our Gala, Bingo and Ice Cream Socials. Their cheerful presence brings a vibrant energy to our community, and our residents always enjoy interacting with these future physicians. The opportunity to connect with the next generation of healthcare professionals is invaluable, and we deeply appreciate OSA's commitment to enhancing the lives of our residents during their cancer treatment journey.

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