Community Counts: Seniors West of the Tetons

The Tin Cup Challenge provides crucial support to Seniors West of the Tetons to enrich the lives of aging adults in Teton Valley. The unrestricted funds collected through the Community Foundation of Teton Valley enable SWOT to provide health, nutrition, and fitness programs as well as fun social activities at the Senior Center, around the community, and beyond. These programs combat isolation and loneliness essential for the vitality and wellbeing of older adults.  A few seniors shared how the Senior Center…

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Teton Valley Chamber Music Festival

If music be the food of love, play on” Shakespeare Teton Valley Chamber Music Festival exists to share our love of classical chamber music with the community through various concerts and to create performance opportunities for young musicians. This past year we sponsored our first Teton Valley Children’s Choir and are looking forward to putting on our second festival this summer from July 22-26 at Teton High School. Come join us for a beautiful week of music-making in the mountains! Visit…

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Community Counts: B on 33

B on 33: Beautifying Our Byways was founded in the summer of 2023 by a passionate group of locals who were inspired by wildflower medians in other communities and wanted to bring that beauty to the Highway 33 bike path in Teton Valley.   What does the “B” stand for?  A lot of important things including Blossoms, Butterflies, and Bees. By planting native wildflowers and grasses along both sides of the bike path, B on 33 aims to beautify our byways while at the same…

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Community Counts: Teton Regional Land Trust

Tin Cup holds a special place in our hearts. It signifies the unwavering support and confidence, extended to Teton Regional Land Trust’s efforts, by our community here in Teton Valley. It is because of you that we can work with multi-generational farming and ranching families to protect the unique natural resources that support both the people and the variety of species that rely on our valley’s vital habitat. In the face of increasing development and environmental pressures in Teton Valley, it is…

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Community Counts: American Legion Post 95

Donations made through the 2023 Tin Cup Challenge were critically important for continuing the restoration of the historic American Legion building in Driggs. These funds were used to replace the building’s ancient wiring, to install efficient electric heating and insulation, and to refinish or replace the flooring. Without generous community support, mobilized by the Tin Cup Challenge, this would not have happened. This on-going project honors our veterans, and helps preserve an important piece of Teton Valley history.     Donate Today:

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Community Counts: Teton Rock Gym

In its 10th year of operation, Teton Rock Gym continues to evolve its youth programs, classes, and events to serve more people in Teton Valley. Between our 460 gym members, school groups, youth programs, and visitors, the rock gym saw 11,500 visits this past year. Over 70 adults took advantage of climbing and aerial silks classes, 85 local school children climbed through Winter Sports, and 39 kids had meaningful after-school sports opportunities. Over 72 children climbed outdoors through TRG’s summer…

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Teton Pass Closure Connections

The unexpected closure of Teton Pass has significant and multifaceted impacts for the Teton Valley community. With a large percentage of local residents commuting daily over Teton Pass for work, education, and critical services, the closure increases travel, fuel, and daycare costs while affecting an already tenuous work-life balance. For those who wish to support nonprofit services focused on the emergency response, please donate to the Teton Valley Opportunity Fund.

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17th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Opens June 14th

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. Beginning Friday, June 14, through Friday, July 26, at 5 pm, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley will accept – and partially match – donations benefiting local nonprofits. This ambitious initiative aims to engage the entire community in support of the critical work, dedication, and impact of…

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Supporting Our Community During the Teton Pass Closure

The unexpected closure of Teton Pass has significant and multifaceted impacts for the Teton Valley community. This crucial route serves as a vital link for residents, commuters, tourists, and commercial traffic between our region and Jackson Hole. With a large percentage of local residents commuting daily over Teton Pass for work, education, and critical services, the closure increases travel, fuel, and daycare costs while affecting an already tenuous work-life balance.   As the Community Foundation of Teton Valley, we feel it is…

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Maximizing Impact Through Grants

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce 2024 Competitive Grant Awardees. Thanks to the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers, the Community Foundation was able to award nineteen Competitive Grants to Teton Valley nonprofits through this year’s Competitive Grant Program. The Grant Committee awarded $80,000 directly to local organizations in support of programs and projects that will elevate lives in Teton Valley. Additionally, the Community Foundation recently granted $10,000 to a health and human service-oriented nonprofit through the…

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Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting 2024

On Tuesday, March 12th, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 17th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Application Period opens with the Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting! The first half-hour is a mandatory meeting for organizations that have never participated in the Tin Cup Challenge or have been absent from participating for more than two years. The meeting will be held from 9 AM – 10 AM at the Community Foundation office, 189 North Main Street, Suite 112 in Driggs. It is highly suggested that…

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Grant Success: A Place to Gather

The Teton County Fair Board was thrilled to be awarded a 2023 Competitive Grant for $2,000 to help purchase ten new picnic tables for public seating. They are proud and grateful to provide safe and attractive seating for up to sixty people! The new pine picnic tables are beautiful, sturdy, portable, and inviting. These picnic tables are for public use year-round, serving several user groups, from school clubs and private parties to fairgoers. The Fairgrounds is a public space where…

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The Success of a Regional Resource Mental Health Guide

The Mental Health Coalition of Teton Valley was awarded a $2,500 Competitive Grant to create a Regional Resource Guide Project. Working with clients and community stakeholders, they: They are now in the process of updating a website to host this information. A beta site is currently up and running. Identifying local gaps in mental health services from many perspectives helped the Mental Health Coalition focus its efforts on compiling regional resources. While there are still large gaps in Spanish-speaking services,…

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Grant Success Story: Aquatic Facility Conceptual Design

Teton Valley Aquatics, with their partner, the City of Driggs, hired architecture firm Cushing/Terrell to complete the conceptual designs of the Aquatics Center with the help of a $5,000 Competitive Grant award from the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Working with a firm to develop drawings and costs and engaging the public for feedback is crucial to go after more significant donations and grants. Teton Valley Aquatics will be able to use these designs to show to future donors and…

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Grant Success for Valley Adaptive Sports

Valley Adaptive Sports collaborated with Teton Valley Aquatics and Teton Valley Foundation to scholarship instructor-led swimming lessons and inclusive Ice & sled hockey. They provided 24 swimming lesson dates with 3-4 instructors per session. They also offered 12 inclusive ice and sled hockey sessions. The Teton Springs Foundation matched a $2,000 Competitive Grant from the Community Foundation for $4,000 in scholarship grant funding. This amount went directly to ice time and instructor staff hours. Additionally, Valley Adaptive Sports contributed $1,900…

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Teton Canyon Parallel Trail Causeway

Teton Valley Trails & Pathways used $3,904.39 of a $5,000 Competitive Grant award on the construction of a hardened culvert crossing through a riparian area on the new Northside Trail in Teton Canyon (formerly known as the Parallel Trail). In conjunction with $41,883 Wyoming RTP funding, the additional Community Foundation funding allowed them to complete the entire .6-mile first portion of the Northside Trail, including the short riparian section which was not funded by the Wyoming RTP funding. Additionally, they…

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Grant Supports Mental Health of ABC Students

ABC – Above and Beyond the Classroom was awarded a $5,000 Competitive Grant to support the mental health of their students. Their project accomplished its objectives by teaching students about emotional identification and regulation skills, as well as equipping them with a handful of coping skills. Students engaged in communication enhancement and empathy-building skills to build healthy and positive relationships. This, in turn, was also used to build confidence and encourage students to find interests, hobbies, and other strengths to…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Gini Van Siclen

Gini Van Siclen has generously partnered with our Executive Director, Bonnie Self, to co-lead our tri-annual Board Briefs. These free, 45-minute presentations are offered after work and via Zoom to provide direction and best practice for new and existing board members. Gini shares a wealth of experience, expertise, and enthusiasm in these meetings. Attendees leave encouraged and empowered: My biggest takeaway was the reminder that as a Board Member, we only act as such when we’re meeting as a board.…

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The Success of a Caring Community

The Education Foundation of Teton Valley was awarded a $5,000 Competitive Grant to help fund Teton Valley Cares, a community-wide event in August that provides resources and combines efforts with community partners that address basic needs. This goal was satisfied by delivering services in three main categories for attendees: Health Services, Community Connections, and Take-Home Resources. The atmospheric goal of this event is to make it feel “like a party” where everyone is welcome. Broulims donated ice cream sandwiches –…

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New Board Members & Appointed Officers

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley recently welcomed Muffy Mead and Marie Zolezzi as new board members. New governance and committee roles for existing members were also established.  “Community impact is made through the collective and selfless work of individuals committed to a common goal and purpose,” says Bonnie Self, Executive Director of the Community Foundation. “By gathering individuals with a passion for helping, we move our mission forward. We are lucky to have a strong team tasked with elevating lives through the…

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