Living in Teton Valley can be challenging. The winters are long, shoulder seasons seem to stretch forever, and many make sacrifices to call this valley home. We live here out of love – for the valley, the mountains, the animals, the way of life, the rivers, and the streams. As we gear up for another glorious summer, we are reminded of the Teton River’s hold on our hearts. It is a source of beauty, a place for recreation, and a…

HAPI Trails: Rescuing Horses An Endeavor That Benefits Both Equines and Our Community In the serene embrace of our beautiful mountain community, our endeavor is continuing – rescuing and rehabilitating horses in need.  Community support plays a pivotal role in HAPI Trails rescue endeavors which are often a lifeline for the horses that come to our facility. Our dedicated volunteers provide vital resources, funding, and rescue efforts to abused, abandoned, or neglected horses. Below are some of the profound impacts HAPI Trails has on…

“I believe that a community-supported yoga studio in Driggs provides benefits to this valley that go well beyond individual students. Having high quality yoga and wellness classes – affordable to all – is especially relevant today with the high cost of living in a resort town. The Yoga Source’s varied and unique offerings foster an individual’s mindfulness, compassion, and wellbeing, in turn contributing to our entire community in powerful, creative, and supportive ways.”  – Ralph Mossman, Co-Founder The Yoga Source was…

The Mission Statement of the Teton Valley Museum is: “Preserve and share the history and dreams of the early pioneers in the valley we love.”   The action of this Mission Statement involves many hours of volunteer work. Volunteers are instrumental in gathering, inputting, and preserving the historical data of the early pioneers and settlers of the Teton Valley. Teton Valley Museum depends immensely on the wonderful and much-needed donations of participants of the Tin Cup event.  The culmination of many…

We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our community, which has allowed us to make remarkable progress in saving lives. In fact, we are thrilled to share that we are on track to double the number of lives saved compared to previous years. This extraordinary achievement is a testament to the compassion and dedication of our community members. To further enhance our impact, we are excited to announce the expansion of our program. We have recently hired a…

At the heart of the Teton Valley Foundation is the mission of “making the good life better,” and for the last fifteen years, The Community Foundation has helped us keep that promise to make a good life even better. Teton Valley’s favorite night out, Music on Main, sees 2500-3000 attendees at each concert from all ages and backgrounds. The Kotler Ice Arena serves youth and adult recreationists and competitive athletes with 1500 ice enthusiasts at the rink each week.  CFTV and…

Last month, a gentleman walked through our doors to make a payment on his loan provided through our Housing Security Deposit Program, and it took me a moment before I recognized him… He had come to us mid-Winter. He had lost his housing and stayed in a hotel until the money ran out and was forced to spend the previous night in his car in below-freezing temperatures. Work was slow, so he was temporarily laid off until work was scheduled to pick…

ACT Foundation grew from an idea a few years ago. After watching my kids raise funds to perform an after-school play, I knew someone needed to help the community bring performance art back into the spotlight. After a couple of years and a career change, that someone was me. My passion for dressing up and my love of the arts led to this adventure. I had no idea it would have such a positive impact on our Valley. I am grateful for the…

We live in a unique community where we are surrounded by world renown mountains, wildlife and natural splendor.   Although we are currently experiencing increased employment levels within Teton Valley we still have a community with a significant disparity in financial assets (aka the “ALICE” syndrome:  Asset Limited –Income Constrained – Employed).    A significant percentage of residents live marginally above the poverty line – they do not qualify for any form of assistance yet the cost of housing, health care, food and other basic needs leaves them…

“Our all-volunteer program was able to serve over 228 families in 2022 due to the generous and thoughtful gifts from our donors.” We have participated in the annual Tin Cup Challenge every year since it’s conception.  It has been our biggest fund raiser.  Without this amazing opportunity there is no way we would be able to serve the many families and individuals of Teton Valley that we do each year.  We are so thankful for and appreciative of the Community…

When exploring the twists and turns of a river, or navigating without a trail through thick brush and high alpine ridges, it can seem like you’re far away from everything. But on a NOLS expedition, many teens, like Kenneth K., have found themselves even more connected to those around them: “One of my most important lessons on my NOLS course was learning how to get along with people on the spot and to be given the chance to trust them,…

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.  From 9 AM on Thursday, June 15, through Friday, July 21, at 5 PM, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley will accept donations benefitting participating local nonprofits.  This ambitious initiative aims to rally the entire community together in support of the critical work, dedication, and impact of…