THE Hometown Hero

Amanda Workman-Scott, Stonewood

Director of community engagement at the West Virginia Community Development Hub

MOUNTAINS OF BEAUTY

“Each community has its own unique things to offer. But when I hear other people from outside of West Virginia talk about West Virginia when they visit here, it really comes back to the beauty of the state and the people who live here. As West Virginians, we’re really proud of our state: the beauty and everything that we have to offer.”

COMING HOME

“My main inspiration is my kids. I want them to experience new things and new places, but I want them to always see West Virginia as their home. I want them to see the value of getting involved in their community and to be proud of where they come from.”

START LOCAL

“If we want our community members to get involved, I feel we need to get involved in our own communities. The Bridgeport Farmers Market–they’re all family to me. It’s an amazing thing we’re able to pull off every single week over the summer and into the fall. It’s really cool because it’s something my parents started 11 or 12 years ago, and is now something I get to share with my family every Sunday.”

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