Submitted by Cynthia Stoetzer, Teton Arts Program Director This piece was originally published in the May 12, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley Although some people are not fully aware of what we do as a nonprofit organization, Teton Arts has been serving the community of Teton Valley for over 22 …
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Why It Matters: Family Safety Network
Submitted by Emily Bilcher, Associate Director of the Family Safety Network This piece was originally published in the May 5, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. A woman nervously walked into Family Safety Network after being referred by a community partner. She was reaching out after years of verbal …
Why It Matters: Friends of the Valley of the Tetons Library
Submitted by Friends of the Valley of the Tetons Library This piece was originally published in the April 28, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. While the Valley of the Tetons Library is supported by county tax dollars, the Friends of the Valley of the Tetons Library is a non-profit entity formed to …
Why It Matters: Teton Valley Foundation
Submitted by Erica Linnell, Teton Valley Foundation Executive Director This piece was originally published in the April 21, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. The Teton Valley Foundation works to make the good life even better in Teton Valley through cultural and recreational programs that connect …
Why It Matters: Teton Valley Food Pantry
Submitted by Teton Valley Food Pantry This piece was originally published in the April 14, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Teton Valley Food Pantry serves to provide an emergency food source for local low-income families. The goal of Teton Valley Food Pantry is to alleviate hunger by soliciting …
2016 Youth Philanthropists Award Grants to Local Nonprofits
Throughout March, over 30 high school students met as part of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 2016 Youth Philanthropy Program to discuss the role of philanthropy and nonprofits in Teton Valley while considering grant applications submitted by local nonprofits. The program, offered in partnership with the Dual Enrollment Government class at Teton High School, provides students with a …
Why It Matters: Teton Valley Community School
Submitted by TVCS This piece was originally published in the March 31, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Teton Valley Community School (TVCS) may look different than many schools you’ve seen. Our classrooms are formed by a cluster of houses, chickens and alpacas greet families each day, and …
Why It Matters: HAPI Trails, Horse Adoption Program, Inc.
Submitted by HAPI Trails This piece was originally published in the March 24, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Seven years, 55 horses, 430 plus members, 6 parades, 6 trail challenges, 3 HAPI Hours, 6 Tin Cup Challenges, 1 Derby Day and over $150,000 later, HAPI Trails is still going strong, thanks …
Why It Matters: Community Resource Center of Teton Valley
Submitted by Ann Loyola, Community Resource Center of Teton Valley Board Chair This piece was originally published in the March 17, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. You may believe that it’s easy to get from point A to point B in a small town. People who are struggling with life-changing crises …
Why It Matters: Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation
Submitted by TVSEF This piece was originally published in the March 10, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. In the early 1970’s a group of motivated parents joined forces to put together a ski racing program for their children. In 1978 that group officially became the Teton Valley Ski Education …