Teton River Recreation & Economics Assessment - $4,950 In Teton Valley, our community treasures public river access for fishing, boating and recreation. River recreation represents a significant economic slice of our community’s income. Increased use has put a strain on residents’ experience and enjoyment of the resource. Teton County experienced the greatest growth of any county in the …
Grants
Family Safety Network – Strategic Planning Project
Strategic Planning Project - $5,000 At the Community Foundation, we believe in growing programs from the inside out. This often requires local nonprofits to implement focused strategic planning efforts. This spring, we awarded Family Safety Network with a grant for $5,000 to fund expanded community service efforts. Over the last 12-18 months, Family Safety Network has seen an increase in clients …
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association
Helmets for Girls Lacrosse Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $975 to Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association to purchase 13 girls helmets for the start of the 2018 season. While helmets can be a controversial subject, Teton High School students are aware of the very real risks associated with concussions. US Lacrosse currently allows players to choose …
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Health Care
Saving Lives with CPR The Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy students awarded $500 to the Teton Valley Hospital Foundation towards new CPR equipment. Students recognized that Teton Valley Hospital is the only hospital serving Teton Valley and becomes the first line of defense for people with emergent healthcare needs. It’s important that hospital staff be fully trained in CPR and the …
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Education Foundation
Spanish Language for K-3 Students The Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy students awarded $1,000 to the Teton Valley Education Foundation towards the continuation of Spanish Language classes for elementary students. The program teaches Conversational Spanish to all TSD401 K-3 students not enrolled in the Dual Immersion Program. While the current Conversational Spanish Program is still in …
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Valley of the Tetons Library
Tool Library Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $925 to the Valley of the Tetons Library to develop a “library of things” or a Tool Library. This unique section of the library will allow patrons to use items that they might normally have had to purchase. A Tool Library allows patrons to check out or borrow tools, equipment and "how-to" instructional …
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Regional Land Trust
Teton Valley Trumpeter Swan Nesting Project Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $500 to purchase a Trumpeter Swan as part of the Teton Regional Land Trust’s long-term initiative to restore the nesting population of Trumpeter Swans in Teton Valley. Once educated on the subject, students agreed that Trumpeter Swans are a culturally significant species that …
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Community Recycling
Recycling Education Video The Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy students awarded $500 to Teton Valley Community Recycling to create a short video to add to the collection at the Geotourism Center and to use for school programs. The video will highlight the detrimental environmental impact improperly-disposed solid waste wreaks on our beautiful wild lands and streams. It will also provide …
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton County 4-H
Supporting the Hungry through 4-H Food Donations Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $600 to this hands-on, education-driven, philanthropic project that builds on the success of last year’s 4-H hunger relief efforts. This year Teton County 4-H will begin a community-wide “grow a row” garden campaign to create more food for those in need and process a 4-H …
Youth Philanthropy in Action
2018 Youth Philanthropy Grant Participants Youth Philanthropy gives back in a number of ways. High school seniors are simultaneously immersed with a sense of responsibility for their community, while providing $5,000 in grants to local nonprofits. “I think that the most meaningful part was helping out our community in a way that also benefited us in many ways. The next best thing was that we …
