MHomeWorksinspiresandequips youngwomenfrommarginalized communitiestoachievetheir potentialandpositivelytransform theworldaroundthemby providingasupportiveand educationalresidential environment.
VISION
Inthefuture,weseecommunities ofyoungwomenaroundtheworld breakingdowneducationaland genderbarrierstosocialjustice.
VALUES
LETTERFROM EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR NATALIETUNG
DearHomeWorksCommunity,
As we conclude our seventh year at HomeWorks, we are celebrating “the process . Just as our scholars,whocompletedtheirfreshmenandsophomoreyears,areinthemidstoftheirhighschool journeys,HomeWorksisalsointhethickofitsprocessandgrowth.
Wehavecomealongwaysinceour4-weeksummerpilotin2017 Sincethen,wehaveevolvedintoa four-year high school program that provides each scholar with approximately 360 transportation trips to and from school, 360 healthy meals, 220 hours of tutoring, 400 hours of programming on academics and identity-driven leadership, field trips, and 30 counseling sessions per year. This summer,forthefirsttimeever,wehaveextendedourprogramtoincludeasummeracademicboot camp!
As we look forward to the coming year, we remain committed to our mission of equipping young women from marginalized communities with the tools and confidence to reach their full potential and become community leaders. We have ambitious plans to expand our programs and reach morescholars,whichyouwillreadaboutinthefollowingpages
Wearenotatthefinishline,butIwantedtotakethisopportunitytopause,reflect,andcelebrate This year,wewitnessedsignificantacademicachievements,includinganaverageGPAof3.53anda0% chronic absenteeism rate! The greatest celebrations, however, are found in the journeys of our individualscholars.Herearethreestoriestoshare:
Thalia, a sophomore and second-year scholar at HomeWorks, has grown into a confident student with a passion for art, music, and K-dramas. Despite her initial struggles with math, she faced her fears with HomeWorks’ support, mastering challenging concepts and developing a curiosity for the subject This led her to enroll in Honor Pre-Calculus, showcasing both her determination and the empoweringenvironmentatHomeWorks
Illiana, also a sophomore and second-year scholar, has shown remarkable leadership. As a selfdescribed introvert, Iliana has worked hard to build confidence, improve her public speaking, and advocateforherselfandothers.Lastyear,HomeWorkshadtheopportunitytospeakatTrentonCity Hall. Illiana was one of two scholars who bravely spoke about her experiences, helping secure a $100kgrantforourorganization!
Noelis joined HomeWorks as a freshman and initially struggled with homesickness and cultural differences Overtheyear,Noelishasfoundhervoiceandplaceinthecommunityanddorm Noelis now leads bilingual house tours for donors and prospective scholars, skillfully narrating in both EnglishandSpanish
Withgratitude, NatalieTung
2023-2024 OURCOMMUNITY
STAFFMEMBERS
NatalieTung-Co-Founder&ExecutiveDirector
VilmaJimenez-ChiefOperatingOfficer
CourtneyHodock-DevelopmentDirector
EricaDugué-InterimAssistantProgramManager
MichelleGbelama-HouseDirector
LisaAliche-AssistantHouseDirector
GabbyOsifo-AmeriCorpsHouseSister
MelanieTard-AssistantProgramDirector
MaryGeorge-MentalHealthCounselor
CameronPlatt-HeadTutor,BespokeEducation
AbrefiCann-AssociateTutor,BespokeEducation
KatieGardner-ChampionofService,Volunteer
BOARDOFTRUSTEES
KristinaShulte-BoardChair
MarciaVandiver-VicePresident,ProgramChair
MichaelCaputo-Treasurer,FinanceChair
KemiAlli-Secretary,Development
MaryKateBarnes-Development
MarcChennault-Finance
CharlesFoster-Building
BrendanGalloway-Building
DanaHarris-Program,Finance
WilliamStone-Governance
PamelaTye-Building
PROGRAMMATICPILLARS
ACADEMICS
This year, our scholars have demonstrated exceptional academic progress, achieving an impressive average attendance rate of 96% and an average GPA of 3.53. This success is the result of our targeted and individualized approach to tutoring sessions, focused study groups, and a supportive learning environment A key element of this support has been our continued partnership with Bespoke Education,withCameron,ourHeadTutor,co-leadingstudyhallalongsideourHouse Team. This collaboration, along with our dedicated team of volunteer tutors, provides invaluable one-on-one academic support while maintaining a strong senseofcommunityinourlargestudyhallspace
Ourpartnershipswithlocalacademicinstitutions,suchasPrincetonUniversity,have enriched our scholars' educational experiences. Princeton Professor Dr. Anna Stilz invited our scholars to participate in a discussion-based Political Theory seminar, where they engaged with thought-provoking readings on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Complementing these experiences, our internal College Readiness program, led by House Director Michelle, further prepared our scholars for their future by exposing them to various post-secondary pathways. These comprehensive efforts ensure thatourscholarsarewell-equippedforacademicandpersonalgrowth.
“I did get a lot of help academically, and without that help, I would not be the scholarIamtoday.”-Jada-KayM.‘27
IDENTITY-DRIVENLEADERSHIP
Beyond academics, scholars have blossomed into confident and capable leaders. Through various programs offering exposure to new skill sets and enrichment of budding interests, scholars have developed essential skills in publicspeaking,collaborationandcommunity-building,criticalthinking,visual arts, cultural appreciation, and so much more One of our highlights this past year was the Scholar Capstone project and presentation. Scholars identified areas of inequity that called their attention within their broader community, which included teacher and student relationships in public schools, fast fashion, women leaders and unaffordable healthcare Our scholars then collaborated in small groups to brainstorm strategies to raise awareness or offer interventions to the systemic issue Scholars grew and exercised their skillsinpublicspeakingbypresentingtheircommunityprojectsanddiscussing their visions for positive change in front of multiple different audiences throughout the HomeWorks community. The intrigue, passion, commitment, and mature thinking they displayed were incredible moments to witness this year!
“[HomeWorks] has taught me how to be intentional in everything that I do andhowtoadvocateformyself.”-SamiyahJ.‘26
PROGRAMMATICPILLARS
MENTALHEALTHANDWELLNESS
Cognizant of the profound importance of mental healthcare and emotionalwell-being,HomeWorkshascontinuedtoexpandourwellness programsandmentalhealthservices.Thisyear,weintroducedindividual counseling sessions and wellness activities. Through our mental health program, scholars practiced introspection and reflection, built bonds of trust, and took charge over their own healing journeys by developing healthycopingmechanisms Overthepastyear,ourdedicatedcounselor and staff provided individualized support, ensuring each student felt heard,valued,andempoweredtoovercomechallenges.
"BeingatHomeWorks,Iwasabletogrowalotinemotionalandmental aspects.IwasabletofigureoutwhoIamasaperson....whatIlikeand don'tlike,howtobetternavigatemystruggles,andhowtobetterwork withthoseinmycommunity."-NoahM.‘26
LOCALEDUCATIONANDCOMMUNITY
SchoolPartnerships:HomeWorksisthrilledtoannouncethatTrenton Public School (TPS) is continuing to fund our programming this year! TPS has contracted HomeWorks to provide programming, academic tutoring, and mental health services to its students We are honored tocollaboratewithTPStoensuremorestudentshaveaccesstothese essential resources. In addition to our partnership with TPS, we expanded our school partnerships to include Stem Civics and FoundationAcademiesCollegiate,broadeningourreachandimpact
Civic Engagement: Our scholars have engaged in meaningful service-learning opportunities at various community-based organizations, including the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Christina Seix Academy, and Arm in Arm. These experiences enable our scholars to develop a deeper understanding of community engagement and leadership At HomeWorks, our scholars are dedicated allies to all communitiesandemergingleaderswithintheirown
“Beingexposedtodifferentsurroundingsreallyopenedmyeyesto the beauty of what we as human beings can bring to our community.”-NoahM.‘26
LOOKINGAHEAD
THEFUTUREISBRIGHT
ABOUT
Critical to the success and expansion of HomeW Trenton’s The Campaign for HomeWorks House an ambitious goal. This initiative will utilize fundi revamp the recently acquired property at Edgewood Avenue and eliminate any outstan debts. By doing so, HomeWorks Trenton can ce its presence in the Trenton community and continue on a path of sustained progress in line with our strategicplanforprogramandeducationexpansion.
IMPACT
The 1212 Edgewood Avenue campus will significantly enhance our capacity and long-term stability.Itwillsupportthegrowthofourprogramandenableustoexpandto40scholarsat any given time – 10 scholars per high school grade. Providing a permanent space for the durationofhighschoolwillhelpourscholarstobecomeconfidentandeffectiveleaderswho arecreatingsystemicchangewithinourlocalandglobalcommunities.
LEARNMORE
If you are interested in making a gift or exploring naming opportunities, please contact campaign@homeworkstrenton.org.
AgifttoTheCampaignforHomeWorksHouseisagifttotheentirecommunity!
THANKYOUSUPPORTERS
HomeWorksextendsaspecial“ThankYou!”toallofour2023-2024supporters Theirgenerosity allowedustodeepenourimpactinthecommunity.Wecouldnotdothisimportantand meaningfulworkwithoutthem.
Gifts,newpledgesandpaymentsmadeJuly1,2023,throughJune30,2024.
Visionaries-$1,000,000+ LumenaFoundation
Innovators-$100,000+ CityofTrenton
FaegreDrinkerBiddle&Reath
NewJerseyStateAssembly
SteveandJoyceShueh
AnnieSo MaxineZinder
Sustainers-$50,000+
BaldwinFoundation
F.M.KirbyFoundation
TheMerancasFoundation
KathieSakenfeld
LucyWahlandAndrewVaillancourtWahlFund
Leaders-$25,000+
ComcastNBCUniversalFoundation
NassauPresbyterianChurch
ReddPennMedia
TacoBellFoundation
TrentonPublicSchools
Investors-$10,000+ SalesForce
AmeriCorps-TCNJChapter
GeraldineR.DodgeFoundation
EllenGrovePetroneCharitableFundofGulf CoastCommunityFoundation
Jack&JillofAmerica,Inc.-MercerCounty
JamesKerneyFoundation
PACFImpactFund
MargaretSchellCharitableFund
SubhashandRoopaFoundation
TheZinderFamily
Partners-$5,000+
Anonymous
Schaeder/BattermanFamilyFundofthePACF
CallawayHendersonSotheby's CamelbackVentures
EdWeb.net
FeeleyFamilyFund
GeoffandChristineHo
JohnandMaryLiu
NJM/TrentonThundersSafeatHome
SimoneFamilyFundofthePrincetonArea CommunityFoundation
SpencerSavingsBank
TDBankCharitableFoundation
UnitedWayofGreaterMercerCounty
Ambassadors-$1,000+
Anonymous-3
CadwaladerHeightsAssociation
LynneCannon
MichaelandJenniferCaputo
JamesChau
MarcChennaultandDr
KimberlyCook-Chennault Church&Dwight
MatthewDiSousa
TheLizDuffy/JohnGutmanCharitable Fund
ArthurEschenlauer
RulinFuongandAndrewTung
MaryAnneGreenberg
ClareGrieve
KateGulbrandsen
InstituteforAdvancedStudy
HeaJaBang
JoshuaZinderArchitecture+Design
AnidLaoui
RichardandKatherineLee
JackieLong
Microsoft
Mrs G's
NewJerseyManufacturersInsurance Company
ORIXCorp
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AreaCommunityFoundation
PayPalGivingFund
JohnandShirleyPeng
TheMalcolmandCatherinePrice CharitableFund
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PuraVidaFoundation
GillianandJohnScottReeder
BonnieandLeeRichards
MarkScerbo
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BettyShon
SixthStreet
AudreyandEricSlighton
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ChristopherSuan
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NancyZau
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HomeDepot
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