10 Years of Tin Cup – Give, Run, Volunteer

This coming Saturday, July 15th, marks a decade of exceptional generosity in Teton Valley through the Community Foundation of Teton Valley and the Tin Cup Challenge. In our first nine years, together, we have raised $9.5 million for Teton Valley nonprofits. In turn, these tireless organizations have continued to grow and fulfill vital needs for our unique, rural locale. On Saturday, residents from all walks of life will converge in the heart of Teton Valley to celebrate the impact nonprofits…

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Give While It’s Hot

This Friday at 5pm marks the last chance to give in this year’s Tin Cup Challenge! The Tin Cup Challenge is the most significant fundraiser of the year for Teton Valley nonprofits. Donations collected during the 9-week giving period of the Tin Cup Challenge make up a significant portion of annual operating budgets for these organizations. Additionally, the efficiency of the Tin Cup streamlined giving for 45 nonprofits this year. That means our nonprofits can concentrate on the business of…

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Thank You Teton Valley!

Teton Valley has risen to the challenge for 10 years running! Thank you for making the Tin Cup Challenge such a successful philanthropic event year after year. Pooling our resources means a win for the whole valley. Forty-five nonprofits participated in this year’s 9-week giving period. Streamlining fundraising through this unique philanthropic model meets the needs of both our nonprofits and donors. By participating in the Tin Cup, nonprofits can spend more time focusing on the programs and services they…

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We couldn’t do it without you – Thank you Donors!

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley would like to offer our sincere gratitude to all of you who supported your favorite nonprofits during the 10th Annual Tin Cup Challenge. Your contributions added up to make this our most successful year to date – breaking all previous records and raising $1,538,727! This is a 71% increase over our first Tin Cup in 2008. In just 10 years, the Tin Cup Challenge has raised $11 million for the health and well-being of our community of 10,000 residents. We are thrilled to…

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National Rankings

As we continue to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley, we are proud to say that our programs have exceeded all expectations – providing our local nonprofits with critical, unrestricted operating funds on an annual basis and allowing them to greatly expand the reach of their programs and services throughout our community. In fact, due to our community’s overwhelming support of the Tin Cup Challenge, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley has achieved impressive national…

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2017 Fall Grants: Friends of the Teton River

Wildlife Friendly Fencing for Bates Public Access The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was happy to award Friends of the Teton River $1,973 in our recent 2017 Fall Competitive Grant cycle. This collaborative project involves removing an old fence line and installing a new, wildlife-friendly fence for migrating ungulates in the Teton River corridor. The Bates Public Access Partners, including FTR, Teton County, Trust for Public Land, and the Teton Regional Land Trust, have combined their efforts in multiples ways…

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2019 Annual Report & Tin Cup Update

Tin Cup Challenge 2020 The Community Foundation is excited for the first week of the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period! In addition to the Tin Cup brochure you received in your mailbox, keep your eyes peeled for brochures around the valley and available in Spanish. While we’ll miss our traditional celebration in the Driggs City Park, we’re excited to share new activities throughout the Giving Period and on Event Day, Saturday, July 18th. Stay tuned! Visit us at the…

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Participate in Tin Cup Challenge 2020

With the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period underway, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce new, exciting ways to participate in Tin Cup 2020! While we are all going to miss our traditional day in the park, this year we’ll be celebrating local nonprofits in a fresh, new light.  Join us in our efforts and help spread support for local nonprofits: Visit the Community Foundation Booth at the Farmers Market!  Stop by to drop off your…

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Community Counts: Valley of the Tetons Library

Over 50 years ago a group of forward-thinking women in Teton Valley proposed a library to the county commissioners. They were told to go home and do their dishes. Undeterred, they gathered signatures and volunteers to create a library in Victor. Today, Valley of the Tetons Library has grown to be a cornerstone of Teton County, a vital resource to the community, with 8,755 patrons and yearly stats of 42,000 visits, 18,000 computer sessions, over 1,000 participants in children’s programming,…

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Community Counts: Teton Valley Trails & Pathways

Teton Valley Trails and Pathways works to improve your self-powered pursuits. Your contribution is used secure grants, build/maintain year-round trails, purchase vital equipment, and advocate for a better quality of life in Teton Valley. How We Make a Difference — To Communities:  Trails and Pathways is a reliable partner, bringing in expertise and funding to help local government and non-profits integrate pathways into their planning and infrastructure. Your support allows us to maintain and expand these relationships on your behalf. …

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Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge – a photo contest

Participate in the Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge! The Community Foundation of Teton Valley launches the inaugural Tin Cup photo contest on Wednesday, July 1st at 9 AM.  As part of the Tin Cup Giving Period, the Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge is an initiative designed to capture the impact of local nonprofits and their work through photographs.   From July 1st through July 17th, community members and organizations can post nonprofit-inspired photos of themselves or aspects of their favorite nonprofits in action.  In other…

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2 Ways to Give

With less than a month left in the Giving Period, it’s important to note that there are two ways to give during the Tin Cup Challenge. Both ways of giving are integral to the success of this model. Giving designated gifts to nonprofits is the most direct way to support the organizations you love. In these dire times, your gift, of any amount, helps illustrate how much each organization and their mission mean to our community. The other option is to support Teton Valley’s collective of nonprofits through a…

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Community Counts: Teton Valley Community Recycling

Since helping successfully establish the County’s Recycling Center in 2011, Teton Valley Community Recycling’s role has grown to being the community collaborator, educator, and advocate for overall waste reduction including improved recycling opportunities. As Teton County’s Solid Waste budget monies go primarily to processing and managing all materials including recyclables brought to our Transfer Station, there is precious little left over to support community outreach and education. Teton Valley Community Recycling fills that role. In addition, we work with the County and…

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Community Counts! Teton Valley Aquatics

Help Keep Us Afloat during the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge!  Teton Valley Aquatics’ mission is to partner with the City of Driggs and the Community of Teton Valley to optimize resources for designing, building, and operating a successful aquatics facility. Why does Teton Valley need an aquatics facility and why does Teton Valley Aquatics exist? Because our community lacks access to year-round public water. Access to water that can provide opportunities to learn and practice water safety and for increased health…

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Community Counts! Teton County Idaho Search & Rescue

It’s a beautiful evening for a late summer full moon hike. Two well-equipped hikers head up a trail near Victor to enjoy the view. The hikers reach the top but lose the trail on the way down. They can see the highway, but they just can’t figure out a safe way down. Luckily, they have enough cell phone reception to call 9-1-1. It is about 3 a.m. when dispatch issues a call out to Teton County Idaho Search & Rescue.…

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Community Counts! Teton Arts

Teton Arts celebrates the positive power of the creative experience.  Our ability to offer art outreach is directly supported through Tin Cup contributions.  Research has shown that kids who are able to participate in art activities regularly are more engaged in school, extra-curricular activities, and their communities.  The positive benefits of making art are apparent for creators of all ages. Our programs focus on engaging children from a young age while also offering continued growth through the arts for participants of every age.  We…

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Community Counts! Seniors West of the Tetons

IN THIS TIME OF CRISIS, seniors need help more than ever. Issues senior citizens face such as staying active, proper nutrition, and isolation are more pronounced during this pandemic. Seniors West of the Tetons normally addresses those needs for seniors in Teton Valley. However, due to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, the Senior Center had to halt public operations, losing multiple revenue streams. Classes stopped. Events were canceled. Despite that, our work continued. Seniors West of the Tetons, commonly referred…

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A Resource to Support Nonprofits

Support the Community Foundation of Teton Valley with a designated gift during the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge: Community Response This March marked a turning point in our lived history. From stay-at-home orders to masks, the pandemic has had a personal effect on all of us. While some have lost long-planned vacations and visiting loved ones, others have faced a reduction of work hours or complete job loss. The ramifications, both short-term and long were completely unknown in March.  Given that our rural county relies heavily…

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Community Counts! Rotary Club of Teton Valley

The biggest winner in the scholarship competition this year was our schools!  Each year the Rotary Club of Teton Valley raises money to grant scholarships to deserving high school seniors.  A testament to our student’s capacity for success in this time of Covid-19 was the record turnout of applicants, the high grade averages among our applicants, and some of the closest decisions since our scholarship competition began!  It is also a testament to the teachers who worked with the students to help them…

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Community Counts! Subs for Santa

Why does Subs for Santa matter?  Many living in our community would be quick to say that Subs for Santa brings our Valley together as one to help one another in our times of need.   In 1989, Subs for Santa was born because of a need to help a family in our community.  A group of volunteers put together a Christmas for this family.  The single mother of three wanted to give back to the generous community that made Christmas possible for her children.   Once she got back on her…

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