It’s a beautiful evening for a late summer full moon hike. Two well-equipped hikers head up a trail near Victor to enjoy the view. The hikers reach the top but lose the trail on the way down. They can see the highway, but they just can’t figure out a safe way down. Luckily, they have enough cell phone reception to call 9-1-1. It is about 3 a.m. when dispatch issues a call out to Teton County …
Community Counts! Teton Valley Aquatics
Help Keep Us Afloat during the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge! Teton Valley Aquatics' mission is to partner with the City of Driggs and the Community of Teton Valley to optimize resources for designing, building, and operating a successful aquatics facility. Why does Teton Valley need an aquatics facility and why does Teton Valley Aquatics exist? Because our community lacks …
Community Counts: Teton Geo Center
The Teton Geo Center provides comprehensive exhibits, space for local artisans, community events, meeting spaces, and educational programming for Teton Valley students and the public. We also encourage and guide visitors toward rewarding outdoor adventures. Collaboration is our forte. In partnership with local schools, Girl Scouts, and organizations such as Friends of the Teton …
Community Counts: Teton Valley Community Recycling
Since helping successfully establish the County’s Recycling Center in 2011, Teton Valley Community Recycling's role has grown to being the community collaborator, educator, and advocate for overall waste reduction including improved recycling opportunities. As Teton County's Solid Waste budget monies go primarily to processing and managing all materials including recyclables brought to …
2 Ways to Give
With less than a month left in the Giving Period, it's important to note that there are two ways to give during the Tin Cup Challenge. Both ways of giving are integral to the success of this model. Giving designated gifts to nonprofits is the most direct way to support the organizations you love. In these dire times, your gift, of any amount, helps illustrate how …
Community Counts: Teton Valley Food Pantry
Teton Valley Food Pantry leads the movement to end hunger in Teton Valley. In good and challenging times, many of your friends and neighbors live without a secure source of food on a daily and weekly basis. In 2019, children, adults, and seniors used the Pantry 2,457 times. Already in just the first five months of 2020, that number has topped 2,713. Your …
Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge – a photo contest
Participate in the Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge! The Community Foundation of Teton Valley launches the inaugural Tin Cup photo contest on Wednesday, July 1st at 9 AM. As part of the Tin Cup Giving Period, the Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge is an initiative designed to capture the impact of local nonprofits and their work through photographs. From July 1st through July 17th, community …
Community Counts: Teton Valley Foundation
Teton Valley Foundation works year-round to make the good life in Teton Valley even better! Our goal is to help make positive connections through a shared love and appreciation for all that makes this valley so special, our community. Did you know that we host approximately 26,000 skaters at the Kotler Ice Arena each winter? We provide safe, affordable recreation options to teenagers and …
Community Counts: Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse
Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse is working to build a full lacrosse program here in Teton Valley and currently has programs for kindergarten through 8th grade. We are excited about expanding into high school as soon as next spring. Current spring options at Teton Valley High are only track, golf, and baseball/softball so there are a lot of kids left out. We are eager to expand the program to the …
Community Counts: Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition
Mental health makes a difference in Teton Valley! The mission of the Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition is to promote mental wellness in Teton Valley through education, community action, and the coordination of resources. A decade ago, the residents of Teton Valley were severely impacted by the housing crisis and economic recession, resulting in a significant increase in …