"Our commitment is to rural organizing and community building."

 

Our Story

We're just a group of small town kids - some who have moved away, some who have stayed in our hometowns - who reconnected after a few turbulent years in politics.  For years, we've been witnessing and experiencing first hand the struggles our rural areas face. And our connection to our small towns, despite our current place on the map, fuels our desire to see our hometowns thrive.  

At our core, we simply believe in taking care of each other: individuals committed to the community, community committed to the individual. 

 
 
 
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The Hometown Connect Board

 

Erin Malone

Board Chair

 

Latasha Mandrell

Vice Chair

 

William Ryan

Secretary

 

Derek McNelly

Treasurer

 
 

Stacy Grundy

Membership Chair

 

Leslie Thompson

Board Member-at-Large

 
 
 

our community projects center around our 3 pillars.

Educational Opportunity + Strong Local Economy + Civic Empowerment 

 
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