HOME Allies

08/10/2026

As you're planning your week, consider this opportunity. Maybe you can schedule 30 minutes for a couple of days to gather those large items around your house that you've been meaning to trash? This bulk waste drop-off in O'Fallon is FREE!

Start cleaning out your garage, basement, and storage areas now, and take advantage of our next Bulk Waste Drop-off Event on Saturday, August 15th, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

O'Fallon residents with City trash service can bring oversized items to the City's Waste Transfer Station, located at 1572 Progress West Lane, O'Fallon, MO 63366, for convenient disposal.

Items accepted include:
• Furniture
• Carpet
• Swing sets
• Bikes
• Toddler pools
• Mattresses
• Sports and exercise equipment
• Lawnmowers (no riding mowers; all gas and oil must be emptied)
• Large hand tools
• Barbecue grills
• Computer monitors
• Televisions
• Fluorescent bulbs

Can't make it to the event? Residents and non-residents with City trash service can schedule a bulk waste pickup for a fee. Learn more at www.ofallonmo.gov/bulk-waste

08/07/2026

One day. Two very different ways of serving our clients.

The morning started with a networking event, where Amy connected with local professionals, shared HOME Allies resources, and strengthened relationships with the people we trust to care for our clients.

By afternoon, she had traded brochures for bins and was doing what she loves most—helping a client create a more organized, peaceful home.

That's what a day at HOME Allies often looks like.

Building relationships in the community so we can better serve our clients... then rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.

Because great organizing isn't just about containers and labels. It's about having the right people, the right resources, and the right support when you need them most.

07/31/2026

Meet Shannon: HOME Allies' Curious Problem Solver

If you've ever wondered what makes a professional organizer so good at what they do, ask Shannon.

As co-owner of HOME Allies and a Certified Professional Organizer, Shannon loves figuring out how people live in their homes—and finding thoughtful, practical solutions that make everyday life easier. With a background in Psychology and Sociology, she's fascinated by how people think, process, and navigate life's transitions, bringing both compassion and creativity to every project.

Whether she's leading a team, working one-on-one with a client, or helping someone prepare for a move, Shannon's goal is always the same: helping people feel lighter, more confident, and better supported in their space.

Outside of HOME Allies, you'll find her watching Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, or K-Dramas, traveling, hiking, enjoying live music, or belting out karaoke. And if you hear her humming while she works...don't be surprised. She says there's always a song playing somewhere in her head. 🎶

For Shannon, helping clients create calmer, more functional homes isn't just a career—it's her *ikigai*: a true sense of purpose.

07/29/2026

We’re so good at both Tetris-ing and helping clients declutter, it’s impossible to choose!🤷‍♀️

07/24/2026

Meet Amy: HOME Allies' Chaos to Calm Expert

For as long as she can remember, Amy has loved organizing. In fact, owning a professional organizing business was a dream she imagined back in high school—and today, she's living it.

After moving more than 15 times across multiple states and even overseas, Amy understands that every move is more than just boxes. It's a major life transition, often filled with excitement, uncertainty, and emotion.

Known for her patience, listening skills, and ability to create a plan when life feels overwhelming, Amy has a gift for helping clients move from chaos to calm. Whether she's organizing a home, coordinating a move, or supporting someone through a big life change, she meets every client with compassion, experience, and practical solutions.

When she's not helping clients, you'll likely find Amy chasing sunshine, hiking a favorite trail, exploring a national park, enjoying a concert, or spending time with her two boys.

Helping people create calmer homes—and calmer lives—isn't just Amy's career. It's the dream she's been building all along. 💙

07/16/2026

Last month, I was looking through an old jewelry box for something specific, and I picked up a hunk of tangled necklaces. Underneath (and all over the place), little gold beads were rolling around. I remember those! They came from my mom's old add-a-bead necklace! I moved on with my day. Not long after, I visited my local jeweler to get a ring resized, and a buying event was going on. I mentioned to the jeweler about what I had found in an old jewelry box. He encouraged me to bring them in. I walked out with a check for $1,287.50!!!!!!! Take a few minutes and look through an old jewelry box. You never know what you'll find!

07/10/2026

Meet Shannon: HOME Allies' Chief Connection Builder

Behind every social media post, newsletter, networking event, and friendly email is Shannon, our Administrative & Marketing Coordinator.

After a 32-year career as a teacher and librarian, Shannon brings her love of learning, organization, and connecting with people to HOME Allies. She enjoys sharing practical organizing tips, highlighting the amazing work of our team, and helping families discover the support they need during life's transitions.

Whether she's creating marketing materials, building relationships with referral partners, or attending networking events, Shannon believes every interaction is an opportunity to make someone feel welcomed and supported.

Outside of work, you'll usually find her reading, spending time in nature, or making memories with her granddaughter.

07/03/2026

Meet Anna: HOME Allies' Visionary Organizer & Packing Pro 🌿📦

Where some people see clutter, Anna sees possibility.

Before the work even begins, she can envision how a space will be transformed—from disorganized to functional, and from messy to beautiful. Whether she's organizing a room or carefully packing a home for a move, Anna helps clients focus on what matters most while making the process feel less overwhelming.

Having moved her own family across town and across the country, Anna understands that every move comes with its own challenges. She loves creating order from chaos and finding "a place for everything, and everything in its place."

Outside of HOME Allies, you'll find Anna hiking trails, exploring national parks, working in her garden, and planting Missouri native plants to support our pollinators. 🌼🐝

As Audrey Hepburn said, "To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." We think that perfectly captures Anna's hopeful spirit and the care she brings to every client she serves.

06/23/2026

Meet Tracy: HOME Allies' Calm-in-the-Chaos Specialist 💙

As a retired teacher with a master's degree in counseling, Tracy understands that organizing, downsizing, and moving aren't just about stuff—they're often emotional journeys, too.

Tracy has a gift for helping clients feel supported as they navigate life's transitions. Whether she's helping a family downsize, organize a home, or prepare for a move, she brings patience, empathy, and a strong eye for detail to every project.

She loves creating calm, functional spaces and finds the greatest reward in seeing the gratitude and peace clients feel when a project is complete.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by a transition and don't know where to begin, Tracy is ready to walk alongside you every step of the way.

06/19/2026

Meet Jazzy: HOME Allies' "Get Stuff Done" Specialist 💪

A former boss once gave Jazzy the unofficial title of "Get S*** Done Specialist." And we agree! Jazzy has a gift for helping people move from "I don't know where to start," to "That was easier than I thought!"

Her encouraging, judgment-free approach helps clients tackle overwhelming projects one manageable step at a time. Whether you're decluttering, downsizing, preparing for a move, or simply trying to get your home to work better for your family, Jazzy knows how to help you build momentum.

If you've been putting off a project because it feels too big, Jazzy would tell you the same thing she tells her clients: "Small steps and good support can make all the difference."