Why I Left California and Moved to Kansas (And Why I Don’t Regret It)
Dear reader, Regardless of whose fault it is, here’s a truth that we need to accept — rural America has been forgotten. Coastal Americans constantly write rural America off as “flyover country” and “irrelevant”. Small towns only show up as backdrops for national...
Educating the Future About the Past
Dear Reader, I often find myself sharing stories of projects and initiatives going on at Thrive Allen County as a way to reflect on my time working to improve the rural Midwest and being fortunate enough to call it my home. Last week, I was reminded why all of us in...
IHS Internship Program Changed My Life
Dear Reader, It’s no secret that my internship at Thrive Allen County has changed my life. But, I still get a lot of questions about my beginnings, the things I’ve learned, and just how much of a role I play at our office. Although this story is...