Hometown

There’s something special about the energy of a school community. The roar of the crowd on game day, the excitement of a sold-out school play, the spirit of a successful fundraiser. These in-person moments create lasting memories and foster deep connections among students, families, and community members. They’re not just extracurricular, they’re essential to a thriving school culture.

But behind every event is a team of educators navigating rising costs, limited staff, and ever-increasing expectations. With shrinking budgets and growing demands, schools need more than dedication, they need a reliable solution that delivers real results with ease.

That’s where Hometown comes in.

Hometown has partnered with more than 17,000 schools and organizations across the country to provide technology that helps educators do more—with less friction, lower costs, and reduced complexity. Their mission is simple: to provide tools that empower schools to create memorable in-person experiences and lasting impact in their hometowns.

Hometown recognizes what happens after the final bell rings is just as important as what happens in the classroom when it comes to shaping students’ futures. That’s why it’s built specifically for schools with a flexible platform that supports the full range of student activities: athletics, theatre, fundraisers, graduations, and everything in between.

From teachers and coaches to athletic directors and administrators, Hometown supports the people behind the scenes who make these moments happen.

A Platform Purpose-Built for Schools

In 2024, Hometown expanded its platform through a merger with Schoolfundr, creating Hometown—a unified solution for ticketing and event management, school websites, and fee-free fundraising. Schools can select the solutions they need today—whether it’s ticketing, fundraising, or a mobile-friendly website—and easily add more as their needs grow. It’s a flexible system that simplifies operations while aligning with what schools are ready to implement.

The Hometown Advantage:

1. Engage: A no-cost website solution designed for schools to share schedules, updates, and resources with their communities. Fans can access tickets, live streams, schedules, and news in one place—making it easier than ever to stay connected and engaged.

2. Box Office: A complete digital ticketing and event management solution that simplifies operations— from selling tickets to scanning at the gate. With detailed reporting and reconciliation, it supports both front-line staff and back-office teams with ease and accuracy.

3. Schoolfundr: A better way to raise funds, without losing a large percentage to platform fees. With Schoolfundr, schools keep everything they raise, minus standard credit card processing fees. It’s simple, powerful, and built for today’s fundraising needs.

Designed for School Leaders

From streamlining operations to boosting community participation, Hometown is changing how schools manage and elevate their most important programs. And the results speak for themselves. Here’s what Hometown user, Johnathan Wilk of Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD, had to say:

“The reason we use Hometown is because of their easy-to-use ticketing solution and exceptional customer service. We also use their fundraising solution, Schoolfundr. They give more back to the students than any other platform. All three fundraisers we ran returned over 96% directly to the programs. I’ll shoot you straight—working with Hometown has been the best decision I’ve made as an Athletic Administrator.”

These kinds of outcomes are exactly what Hometown was built to deliver. The company partners closely with school leaders to make everyday tasks easier and every program more impactful, and that mission drives every decision they make.

“We fully align ourselves with our customers to put the best interests of schools first. When schools succeed—whether it’s driving more fans to attend sporting events or tapping into community support to raise more funds—we succeed. That student-first, customer-centric focus is what truly sets Hometown apart,” says Dennis Levene, CEO of Hometown.

“We don’t win unless our schools win. It’s that simple. Everything we do is in service of making their lives easier and their events more successful,” Levene adds.

More Than a Vendor—a True Partner in Education

At Hometown, they don’t just build software—they build relationships. The team brings a deep passion for education and student programs, and they approach every partnership with the same energy and pride they had in their own school days. Hometown considers itself an extension of every school it serves.

For administrators, educators, and coaches looking for a better way to manage events, connect with their communities, and raise critical funds—Hometown is here to help.