As the busy summer season draws to a close, we are thrilled to officially report to you regarding the success of the 8th Annual Tin Cup Challenge. We once again marvel at our community's generosity in action, as together we raised an astounding $1,157,601 benefitting Teton Valley nonprofits. But that’s only one of the many numbers worth celebrating. Because of our community’s spirit of …
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8th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Results are In!
The donations have been tallied and the results are in for the 8th Annual Tin Cup Challenge giving campaign! On Monday, August 24th the Community Foundation of Teton Valley invited the community to the Tin Cup Challenge Awards Party to share in the celebration of another successful year as they released the final numbers for 2015. “The night serves as the close to the 8th Annual Tin Cup …
We’re Having a Party!
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley would like to extend an invitation to the 8th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Party on Monday, August 24, 2015 to all participating Teton Valley nonprofit staff, board members, volunteers and donors. Held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Wildwood Room in Victor, the Tin Cup Challenge Awards Party offers those supporting the local nonprofit community an …
Community Foundation of Teton Valley Now Accepting Fall Grant Applications
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is accepting grant applications from local nonprofit organizations, now through Friday, September 4, 2015 at 5:00 PM. Eligible nonprofit organizations include 501c3 public charities, local schools and local government entities. The Community Foundation’s Grants Program funds requests up to $2,500 per year for local nonprofit organizations, on an ongoing …
An Open Letter of Thanks to Our Biggest Supporters
Dear 2015 Challengers, Friends of the Challenge and Community Foundation Donors, Congratulations! Together, we’ve accomplished yet another Tin Cup Challenge, directly benefitting Teton Valley nonprofits and our entire community. The results of the 2015 Tin Cup Challenge giving campaign are still being tallied, but all signs point to this being another highly successful year. I’d like to extend a …
Here’s to the Tin Cup Challenge Volunteers!
By Dawn Banks, Communications & Events Director 2015 marked the 8th Annual Tin Cup Challenge and my second Tin Cup as the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Communications and Events Director. After a little over a year with the Foundation and with 2 Tin Cup Challenges now under my belt, I have a confession to make…the Tin Cup Challenge is the BEST part of my job, hands down. Don’t get …
#WhyItMatters – Teton Valley Hospital Foundation
Each year, local nonprofits come together to participate in the annual Tin Cup Challenge hosted by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. These nonprofits work tirelessly within our community to provide programs and services that improve lives in Teton Valley. Serving as both a 9-week campaign for giving and a one-day event celebrating our community’s spirit of generosity, the annual …
#WhyIGive – Karen & Dean Scheid
Each year, the Tin Cup Challenger Fund serves to inspire others to give to their favorite local nonprofits, knowing that their gifts will be matched by the Community Foundation’s Tin Cup Challengers. These Challengers are stewards of philanthropy, inspiring community-wide giving while graciously conveying their commitment to and belief in improving lives through the power of generosity. Karen …
Detours and Delays for a Good Cause
On Saturday, July 18, more than 1,000 of your friends and neighbors are expected to participate in the 8th Annual Tin Cup Challenge. The Tin Cup Challenge is both a 9-week campaign for giving and a one-day event celebrating our community’s spirit of generosity. In seven years, we’ve raised over $7 million for local nonprofit organizations. Beginning at 8am, Main Street will be closed to all …
#WhyItMatters – Teton Regional Land Trust
Each year, local nonprofits come together to participate in the annual Tin Cup Challenge hosted by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. These nonprofits work tirelessly within our community to provide programs and services that improve lives in Teton Valley. Serving as both a 9-week campaign for giving and a one-day event celebrating our community’s spirit of generosity, the annual …