Over the past several months, the Home Works team has been reflecting on how we share our story with stakeholders like you, and how our brand can better capture the heart of our mission. As we continue to evolve alongside the schools, families, and communities we serve, we knew it was time for our brand to evolve too. Now, nearly 20 years later, this rebrand reflects who we’ve become and how we’re continuing to strengthen family engagement to make a greater impact in schools and communities.

Families play a crucial role in student success, yet engagement can be difficult when barriers arise. In this Spark & Share, HOME WORKS! is bringing together expert panelists to explore barriers, share strategies for building bridges, and highlight resources to support families and schools in navigating challenging circumstances.

With each new school year comes a renewed opportunity to deepen connections and think creatively about how we can nurture student growth in new and meaningful ways that build upon the lessons learned from the year before. Here at HOME WORKS!, we’re embracing this season of change with some exciting news of our own – we are thrilled to welcome Robby Hamilton onboard as our new Director of Development.

Today marks one week since the devastating tornado that touched down in St. Louis, causing unexpected and widespread damage to our region.

When it comes to creating lasting change in education, the most powerful voices often come from those closest to the students – their families.

Here at Home Works, volunteers are vital to helping our school-based family events run smoothly so teachers can focus on building trusting relationships with students’ families.

After a thoughtful and wide-reaching search, we’re excited to welcome Ashli Florek as the new CEO of Home Works. She steps into a mission-driven team that has spent this past year strengthening our results in classrooms and homes, refining our model, and proving once again that when families and teachers work together, students thrive.

Here at Home Works, volunteers are vital to helping our school-based family events run smoothly so teachers can focus on building trusting relationships with students’ families.

Here at Home Works, volunteers are vital to helping our school-based family events run smoothly so teachers can focus on building trusting relationships with students’ families.