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Hometown: The Digital Toolkit Every School Needs to Elevate Events, Fundraisers, and Engagement

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July 31, 2025
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Hometown: The Digital Toolkit Every School Needs to Elevate Events, Fundraisers, and Engagement

Extracurricular activities are the heartbeat of every community, from Friday night football games to school concerts and community theater. Hometown is here to ensure these moments are unforgettable. Born from the merger of Hometown Ticketing and Schoolfundr, we equip schools with powerful tools for event management, ticketing, fundraising, and communication, making it easier than ever to connect communities and empower students. 

About Hometown 

We provide Athletic Directors, Coaches, and School Administrators with the tools they need to manage communications, live events, and fundraisers with ease. From keeping your community informed to hosting games and raising funds, Hometown is your trusted partner. 

Through seamless communication tools, digital ticketing, and fee-free fundraising, Hometown is a suite of school-first solutions that bring communities together while ensuring schools generate the resources needed to help students reach their full potential. 

The Digital Solutions Trusted by 17,000+ Schools and Counting

Hometown combines best-in-class digital ticketing solutions with fee-free fundraising tools to make event management effortless. Serving thousands of schools, colleges, and organizations, the platform has helped raise over $1.3 billion to support extracurricular programs. 

“Our mission is to empower school communities to create impactful in-person experiences in their communities,” says CEO Dennis Levene. “By uniting proven digital ticketing and event management tools with innovative fundraising and communication solutions, we enable schools to drive revenue and create meaningful experiences for students and families alike.”

Uniting Communities with Digital Solutions 

  • Simplified Event Management: Our digital ticketing solution, Box Office, has revolutionized event management since 2016, offering an intuitive, paperless platform for promoting and managing any school event. 
  • Fundraising With Zero Platform Fees: Our fundraising solution, Schoolfundr, empowers schools with fundraising tools that eliminate traditional fees, allowing them to keep more of what they raise through donor tips and transparent processing. 

Together, Hometown is strengthening communities by providing schools with the tools they need to create memorable student experiences. 

Just Released: Free, Mobile-Friendly Websites With Hometown Engage 

In addition to our ticketing and fundraising solutions, we recently announced our latest digital solution for schools and districts. 

  • Streamlined Event Promotions: Engage offers schools a free athletic and activity website to help share their event schedules, share community announcements, post live feeds from their preferred streaming service, and more. 

This innovation is another step toward becoming the trusted partner for creating seamless, impactful extracurricular programs.

Driving Impact, One Hometown at a Time 

At Hometown, we empower schools to host incredible events, support student programs, and foster lasting community connections. Whether it's promoting a drama program, supporting student-athletes, or hosting a fundraiser, we are here to ensure every moment counts. 

Our passion lies in serving those who shape the future. By simplifying operations, maximizing revenue, and celebrating community spirit, Hometown is redefining how schools connect with their communities — one event and fundraiser at a time. 

Why Choose Hometown? 

  • Built for Schools: Designed specifically for athletic departments, extracurricular programs, and school districts. 
  • Digital-First: Seamlessly connects ticketing, fundraising, and communication tools. 
  • Adaptable & Intuitive: A proven, award-winning solution that makes event and fundraising management effortless for organizers, attendees, and donors.
  • Reliable Support: Trusted customer service for schools, staff, and families — even on game night.

Vision for the Future 

Hometown envisions a future where every school, regardless of size or location, has access to simple, powerful tools to manage and elevate their events and fundraising campaigns. By bringing websites, ticketing, and fundraising together, we’re helping schools strengthen community connections and support what matters most – students.

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“By uniting proven digital ticketing and event management tools with innovative fundraising and communication solutions, we enable schools to drive revenue and create meaningful experiences for students and families alike.”
“By uniting proven digital ticketing and event management tools with innovative fundraising and communication solutions, we enable schools to drive revenue and create meaningful experiences for students and families alike.”
“By uniting proven digital ticketing and event management tools with innovative fundraising and communication solutions, we enable schools to drive revenue and create meaningful experiences for students and families alike.”
Dennis Levene
CEO, Hometown
“By uniting proven digital ticketing and event management tools with innovative fundraising and communication solutions, we enable schools to drive revenue and create meaningful experiences for students and families alike.”
Dennis Levene
CEO, Hometown
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