Hometown T1D

06/05/2026

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05/30/2026

🌟 BIG NEWS! 🌟

We are incredibly excited to share that Hometown T1D will be sending THREE amazing kids to Camp Stix and Camp Twigs this summer! 🎉🏕️💙

After reading each application and learning about these incredible young people and their journeys with Type 1 Diabetes, our board was inspired by their strength, resilience, and excitement for the opportunity to attend camp.

For many children living with T1D, diabetes camp is more than just a week of fun. It's a chance to build confidence, make lifelong friendships, learn valuable diabetes management skills, and experience the freedom of being surrounded by others who truly understand life with Type 1 Diabetes.

We are honored to help make this experience possible and cannot wait to hear about the memories, friendships, and adventures they create this summer. We are proud to be a small part of your journey. 💙

Thank you to our supporters, donors, volunteers, and community members who help make opportunities like this possible. Your generosity directly impacts local families living with Type 1 Diabetes.

Help us congratulate these campers in the comments! 🎉👇

05/13/2026

DEADLINE ALERT 🚨

May 15th is the last day to apply for tuition payment from Hometown T1D for Camp Stix & Camp Twigs ‼️‼️ we are paying for up to 10 local T1D’s go attend these amazing summer camps!

More details at the link below :

https://hometownt1d.org/camp-tuition-assistance

05/01/2026

Meet our Board of Directors! 💙

Mitch & Stephanie Bowen, our founders and Executive (& Co) Directors. When their oldest daughter was diagnosed with T1D in 2018, they found a need in the LC Valley and surrounding areas to connect with others affected with Type One Diabetes. Hometown T1D first started fundraising efforts with a small color run and has evolved into an incredible Fall Festival that thousands attend, with all funds being returned to the T1D community in the area.

"Hometown T1D’s mission is to spread awareness, help support, educate, learn, and empower individuals and their families with Type 1 Diabetes in the LC Valley."

Tawny Wilson, owner of Tawny's Tails, has been a steady force and board member for several years. You will see her at almost all our events handling organization and attendance efforts, and is our Treasurer.

Kali Buck, owner of Kali Photography, joined the Board in 2025 as the Social Media & Marketing Director, and is often times behind the scenes reaching our community through our Facebook, Instagram, and community groups.

Chelsey Woods, our Assistant Director, joined our team at the beginning of 2026. As a T1D mom, she is a wealth of knowledge and provides valuable insight of someone who is in our T1D community. She is a Registered Dietician at TriState Health, and connected to the LC Valley Community in ways that have made her the perfect addition.

Say hey to our Board! 💙

04/23/2026

💙 SEND A T1D KID TO CAMP — APPLICATION DATES ARE APPROACHING 💙

We are here to relieve the financial pressure around attending a medically monitored camp experience, and hope to see your application come through! Hometown T1D can send up to 10 local campers this year — apply early so we don’t run out!

This scholarship can be used for:
Camp Stix (July 12–18, ages 9–16, overnight camp)
Camp Twigs (August 7–9, ages 6–8, day camp)
If your child lives in the LC Valley and has Type 1 Diabetes, this is for you.

📝 Step 1: Apply directly to camp
💻 Step 2: Complete our simple scholarship form
📬 Step 3: Watch your mail for the final step

Scholarships are awarded first come, first served once completed packets are returned — and we can send up to 10 campers this year.

Applications close May 15 or when all spots are filled.
Let’s send some kids to camp 💙

🔗 Apply here: https://hometownt1d.org/camp-tuition-assistance (or check the link in our bio for more information)

04/15/2026

Did you know? 🤯

Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition—not caused by diet or lifestyle—where the pancreas stops producing insulin, requiring 24/7 manual management to survive.

Hometown T1D’s mission is to spread awareness, help support, educate, learn, and empower individuals and their families with Type 1 Diabetes in the LC Valley.

04/12/2026

Yesterday, we nearly doubled our numbers from last year's movie night, and are so thankful for all of you who came!!

This support group is different because it was more intended that you got to spend time with your family, and do something that you might not have done on a Saturday afternoon! Thank you to all who came, be on the look out for next support group in JUNE!!

04/11/2026

It’s Movie Night!! 🍿💙 We have a time change!!! We will be there from 2-6 NOT 12-4.

We are so excited to see our T1D families tonight for a fun, relaxed evening.

This is what it’s all about—connection, community, and moments where no one feels alone in this journey.

See you 2-6 today - message us for the details if you are coming! 💙

04/10/2026

ATTENTION T1D FAMILIES!

TOMORROW! Head to the Village Centre Cinemas in Lewiston for a movie with a showtime between 2-6 with your family! Tickets and concessions are a gift from Hometown T1D!

Walk into the box office and tell them you are with Hometown T1D, get your tickets and then meet Mitch inside for a gift card towards snacks and drinks!

Comment below which movie you want to watch! See you there!

04/08/2026

THIS SATURDAY is our Movie Night Support Group! Come see a movie with your family on us! 💙

T1D Community - Join us for April's Movie Night!

No cost to our members to join in on this family activity, and we would love to connect with you! DM us for more details!