ACT Foundation grew from an idea a few years ago. After watching my kids raise funds to perform an after-school play, I knew someone needed to help the community bring performance art back into the spotlight. After a couple of years and a career change, that someone was me. My passion for dressing up and my love of the arts led to this adventure. I had no idea it would have such a …
Tin Cup Challenge: St. Francis
We live in a unique community where we are surrounded by world renown mountains, wildlife and natural splendor. Although we are currently experiencing increased employment levels within Teton Valley we still have a community with a significant disparity in financial assets (aka the “ALICE” syndrome: Asset Limited -Income Constrained …
Tin Cup Challenge: Subs for Santa
"Our all-volunteer program was able to serve over 228 families in 2022 due to the generous and thoughtful gifts from our donors." We have participated in the annual Tin Cup Challenge every year since it's conception. It has been our biggest fund raiser. Without this amazing opportunity there is no way we would be able to serve the many families and individuals of Teton Valley that we do each …
Tin Cup Challenge: NOLS Teton Valley
When exploring the twists and turns of a river, or navigating without a trail through thick brush and high alpine ridges, it can seem like you’re far away from everything. But on a NOLS expedition, many teens, like Kenneth K., have found themselves even more connected to those around them: “One of my most important lessons on my NOLS course was learning how to get along with people on the spot and …
16th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period to Open on June 15
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating lives through the power of generosity, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our 6-week community-wide fundraiser, the Tin Cup Challenge. From 9 AM on Thursday, June 15, through Friday, July 21, at 5 PM, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley will accept donations benefitting …
Aquatic Facility Conceptual Design
Teton Valley Aquatics: $5,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award a $5,000 grant to Teton Valley Aquatics (TVA) to complete a conceptual design for a year-round pool in Driggs. The Foundation strongly supports using these grant funds to generate a conceptual design that will provide essential project information, including updated design schematics, development …
Music on Main Fencing
Teton Valley Foundation: $2,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this $2,500 grant to the Teton Valley Foundation for purchasing 15 new fencing sections to replace sections that are in disrepair. The Community Foundation strongly supports new fencing to provide safe and effective fencing for Music on Main and additional nonprofit events. Since 2005, Teton …
AED and CPR Courses to Better Protect the Community
Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association: $1,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this $1,500 grant to the Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association (TVYLA) to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator (AED ) medical bag and AED CPR online courses for its coaching staff. The Foundation strongly supports purchasing additional safety equipment and staff CPR training …
Teton Canyon Parallel Trail Causeway Project
Teton Valley Trails and Pathways: $5,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this $5,000 grant to Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) to construct a trail causeway through a riparian area on the new Teton Creek Parallel trail. The Foundation strongly supports TVTAP’s efforts to develop new pathways for public use by residents and visitors. Trails support our …
Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Structured Programming Fund 2023
Valley Adaptive Sports: $2,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this $2,000 grant to Valley Adaptive Sports (VAS) to increase structured program funding to deliver more dates and times for all its activities to create more recreational opportunities for people with developmental and physical disabilities. The Foundation strongly supports VAS's efforts to …