Last week, KSDK Channel 5 Reporter, Justina Coronel, visited a Parent Teacher Workshop at Beasley Elementary in Mehlville to learn how HOME WORKS! is helping teachers, students, and families succeed….
The HOME WORKS! Spring 2022 Newsletter
This year, as pandemic restrictions eased, HOME WORKS! staff, partner schools, and families were thrilled to welcome the return of in-person events. Read more about it in our Spring 2022…
St. Louis Public Radio: How to help your kid catch up from pandemic school disruptions
Last week, St. Louis Public Radio reporter, Kate Grumke, invited HW! Director of Program Operations, Katrina Brown, to share how parents can incorporate learning into daily activities with children. Hear…
HOME WORKS! Receives a 2021 BBB TORCH Award for Ethics
HOME WORKS! is honored to be one of only two non-profits to receive the BBB St. Louis TORCH Award for 2021! The TORCH Award recognizes companies and charities committed to…
HOME WORKS! Founder Named ‘Champion for Diversity and Inclusion’
The St. Louis Business Journal has honored HOME WORKS! founder Karen Kalish as a “2021 Champion for Diversity and Inclusion.” She is one of just 14 people to receive the…
The Getting Patrick Henry Connected Newsletter!
It’s here! From start to finish, check out the full report on how we helped one school do whatever it took to ensure that every student could thrive during virtual…
Spring 2021 Newsletter
Take a peek at our latest newsletter, the spring 2021 issue. Hear from Founder Karen Kalish on some exciting leadership changes. Learn about how we pandemic pivoted and more! …
Looking Ahead with Board Chair Harriet Blickenstaff and New CEO Colleen Polak
I am excited to introduce you to Colleen Polak, our new CEO of HOME WORKS!. She brings a wealth of compassion and experience to the position, not to mention that…
Founder Karen Kalish Welcomes HOME WORKS!’s New CEO, Colleen Polak
Dear HOME WORKS! family and friends, In response to the enormous need for school-home connection in low-performing schools, and for parents of struggling students to be engaged in their children’s…
Happy volunteer appreciation month!
Meet Victor Thomas. Victor is one of the 70+ volunteers who has donated their time and hard work to Getting Patrick Henry Connected. Since the initiative began in August 2020,…