Philanthropic Growth of the Tin Cup Our busy season has arrived, along with the lilac blooms and sunshine that welcomed summer to Teton Valley. With the 11th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period now open, we are in full swing, planning for Event Day on Saturday, July 21st — just one month away! We’ve changed venues, and we are thrilled to host this year’s Event Day in the Driggs City Park! …
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MAY 2018 Newsletter: Teton Valley Blooms with Spring Grants
Spring has graced the Tetons with lush rays of sun, clear mountain views of snow-capped peaks, and ever-greening grass in the valley. After a long, grey winter, nonprofits and community members alike have been warmed not only by the change of weather, but also the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s largest Competitive Grants cycle to-date! The Foundation was pleased to award $47,805 …
Giving Period for the Tin Cup is Open!!!!
Giving Period for the 11th Annual Tin Cup is open!!!! The 11th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period has opened! Support the local organizations that work hard to elevate lives in Teton Valley. Click here to GIVE TODAY: Tin Cup Challenge! Help your community soar! We appreciate you! …
Teton Valley Trails and Pathways – Brush Mower
Brush Mower - $1,899 At the Community Foundation, we seek to invest our resources back into our community and enrich lives. We are constantly inspired by our interconnectedness with the valley itself. Thousands of users per year tread on Teton Valley’s trails and pathways. These need to be maintained and kept up for continued public use and enjoyment. This spring, we awarded Teton Valley Trails …
Teton Valley Museum Foundation – Handicapped Accessible Walkway
Handicapped Accessible Walkway - $840 Generosity is one of the Community Foundation’s core values. This spring, we awarded the Teton Valley Museum Foundation a grant for $840 to bridge the gap between the museum’s main structure and the founding family log cabin, which was recently relocated to the field next to the museum. In order to ensure access for 100% of visitors, Teton Valley …
Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition – Filling the Gaps in Mental Health Services
Filling the gaps in Mental Health Services - $5,000 In order to offer the most impactful and effective services to valley residents, programs need a sound foundation. At the Community Foundation, we know that such planning can build future sustainability and long-term stability. A significant gap in care offered to valley residents exists in the capacity of mental health, an area where …
Teton Valley Education Foundation – Year-Long GAP! Middle School Program for Girls
Year-Long GAP! Middle School Program for Girls - $4,870 The Community Foundation is a firm believer in the collaborative model, one that respects individuality and enhances life for all. Girls Actively Participating is an after-school program that promotes self-discovery and community building in teenage girls. During middle school years, many teenagers experience tumultuous times, contributing …
Teton Valley Community Recycling – Contamination Reduction Bins
Contamination Reduction Bins - $3,450 One of the Community Foundation’s strategic pillars is to invest. Another is to empower. Through a community partnership with Teton Valley Community Recycling, we are seeking to invest our resources back into the community and empower our residents to make a positive environmental impact on our ecosystem. This spring, we awarded TVCR with a grant for $3,450 …
Teton Soil Conservation District – Aquifer Recharge Pilot Project
Working Together to Improve Community Water Supply - $4,900 At the Community Foundation, we venerate the natural environment we live in, lush with rivers and mountains, and cherish our interconnectedness with the land. When the Teton Soil Conservation District presented us with the need to stabilize local aquifer levels, we understood their urgency. Water is central to our valley’s cultural and …
TSD 401 & Teton Science Schools Summer School Pilot Program
Summer School Pilot Program - $10,000 At the Community Foundation, we are focused on elevating lives. We strive to identify ways we can help improve the quality of our residents’ lives, and the Summer School Pilot Program offers a solution for many working parents currently struggling with the challenge of reliable and affordable child care during the summer months. Difficult realities exist …