raised to stay
We’re challenging small towns to create opportunities and shift the mindset of our kids so they choose to stay in our rural communities instead of leave.
Photo: Mandy June Photography
will they stay or will they go?
Do our kids believe the preconceived notion that you have to leave your community in order to be successful?
It’s time to change the narrative.
What if our kids would choose to stay in a rural community instead of leave?
What if they believed this was the best life option for them?
What would make a difference in getting our kids to stay?
We’re going to find out. We’re surveying high school juniors and seniors across the country to gather important data. This data will give us the information we need to:
Make our communities a place where young professionals can be successful
Offer amenities important to this demographic (coffee shop, brewery, gym, housing, etc.)
Better understand the needs and wants of the next generation
Sign up below to be included in our free survey. We’re also offering a limited number of in-person workshop opportunities. Email us or check the box in the form below and we’ll send you more information.
sign up for our survey
If you’d like to be included in our free survey, please complete this form and we will get you set up.
Rural communities with populations of 15,000 or less are eligible to participate.