About Us
Hometown Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded (Dec 2025) by Heather McGlenn and Erin Viglasky, two women from Lonedell, Missouri who share one simple but powerful goal: to improve the future of our community.
As moms, neighbors, and community members, we’ve seen how financial hardship can quietly weigh on families — especially children. No child should have to worry about whether their lunch account is overdue. No family should feel alone during the holidays. And every child deserves the chance to simply be a kid.
That’s why Hometown Hopes exists.
Our mission is to step in when needs arise and offer real, tangible support. We intend to:
- Pay off overdue school lunch balances
- Provide scholarships to support students’ futures
- Help families during Christmas and other holidays
- Offer assistance wherever and whenever we can
We believe that even small acts of kindness can make a lasting impact. By lifting financial burdens, we give children confidence, families relief, and our community strength.
Our goal is simple: help however we can, whenever the need arises.
Hometown Hopes is built on compassion, generosity, and the belief that when a community comes together, hope grows.
Thank you for being part of that hope.
