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Friends of the Teton River: Tin Cup Challenge

On his intrepid trip down the Colorado River, explorer John Wesley Powell stated, “We have an unknown distance yet to run, an unknown river to explore. What falls there are, we know not; what rocks beset the channel, we know not; what walls ride over the river, we know not.”  Much like early river exploration, there are unknown obstacles up ahead for our beloved valley. None of us could have foreseen that a global pandemic would ultimately lead to another…

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Earthfire Institute: Tin Cup Challenge

Earthfire Institute is a wild animal sanctuary and retreat center founded in 2001. We’re also a licensed animal rehabilitation center providing recovery and release for orphaned and injured small mammals.  Fourteen years of financial and inspirational support from the annual Tin Cup Challenge have nurtured the dreams of our founders to become realities benefitting all of the animals under our care and creating more employment opportunities. With help from Tin Cup Challenge promotional events, we’ve also improved our local profile…

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Education Foundation of Teton Valley: Tin Cup Challenge

A little boy walked into Teton Middle School. He had dreams of playing the violin. His family loved music and had always wanted him to learn to play an instrument. He was so proud to be heading to middle school where his dream would finally come true.  But there were no string instruments in our school district.  He was heartbroken. His music teacher, one of those kind-hearted, dedicated teachers that we have so many of in our school district, was…

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Teton Valley Health – Tin Cup Challenge

Our mission at Teton Valley Health is to encourage and support a healthier community, and through the support of Tin Cup, we have been able to do that and so much more! Participating in local events and providing hands-on experience with things like “Stop the Bleed” and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training, in addition to offering basic health screenings, has been incredibly rewarding. In addition to these important community activities, and through the generous support of Tin Cup, we have…

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Aska’s Animals

The Tin Cup Challenge allowed us to hire Ali, our part-time Animal Care Coordinator last year. This has allowed us to increase capacity to serve more animals and their humans. As an almost entirely volunteer run organization, having Ali as a consistent presence for the animals increases the quality and continuity of care and we are grateful to have the funds from Tin Cup to fund her position. 

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Teton Creek Land and Water Trails Project

$2,500 – Teton Valley Trails and Pathways The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this $2,500 grant to Teton Valley Trails and Pathways to fund the first stages of planning, layout, and design of future trail connections on land recently acquired by The Nature Conservancy in Teton Valley north and west of the Driggs Airport. The Foundation strongly supports Trails and Pathway’s efforts to develop new trails for public use by residents and visitors.  This application also…

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Community Mental Health and Wellness

$5,000 – Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $5,000 grant to the Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition in support of its inaugural Community Mental Health & Wellness Program which is designed to strengthen existing mental wellness work; educate community partners, and raise public awareness.   The Community Foundation strongly supports Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition’s efforts to promote community mental health and wellness. According to the report 2022 State of Mental…

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Certified Lacrosse Safety Equipment

$3,000 – Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this $3,000 grant to the Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association for the purchase of National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) certified chest protectors.  The Foundation strongly supports the purchase of safety-certified lacrosse equipment to further protect Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association participants and keep Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association in compliance with national lacrosse safety standards to be eligible for…

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Pantry Remodel for Installation of Food Safety Sink and Prep Area

$4,600 – Teton Valley Food Pantry The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $4,600 grant to the Teton Valley Food Pantry to remodel its space to accommodate as a stainless-steel sink with a stainless-steel food prep area.  The Community Foundation strongly supports Teton Valley Food Pantry’s efforts to improve its efficiency and safety and in repackaging food for the community. Teton Valley Food Pantry’s mission is to distribute fresh and nutritious foods to food insecure community…

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2022 Summer Pool Program

$4,000 – Teton Valley Aquatics The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $4,000 grant to Teton Valley Aquatics to offer beginner swim lessons and four days/week of additional pool programs through its Summer Pool Program.  The Foundation strongly supports the use of these grant funds to keep Teton Valley Aquatic’s programs financially accessible, which will, in turn, improve the health and safety of many in the Teton Valley community.  Teton Valley children face significant barriers to…

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Bike Mechanic Trainer for Pierre’s Pedal Project

$3,490 – Teton Valley Community Recycling The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $3,490 grant to the Teton Valley Community Recycling – Pierre’s Pedal Project to hire a bike mechanic to train local volunteers and students to refurbish and repair bikes.  The Community Foundation strongly supports Teton Valley Community Recycling’s efforts to expand the number of bikes being refurbished and distributed to those in need in our community. The people of the Teton Valley love the…

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Music on Main Fencing Trailer

$7,100 – Teton Valley Foundation The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this $7,100 grant to the Teton Valley Foundation for the purchase of a new fencing trailer.   The Community Foundation strongly supports a new fencing trailer to safely move portable fencing for Music on Main and additional nonprofit events.  Since 2005, Teton Valley Foundation has served a wide sector of the community by providing skating and hockey programs for kids and adults of all ages, first…

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PAWS of Teton Valley Start Up Funding 2022

$8,000 – PAWS of Teton Valley The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award an $8,000 grant to PAWS of Jackson Hole as start-up funding for its PAWS of Teton Valley facility. The Community Foundation strongly supports PAWS of Jackson Hole’s efforts to establish a locally based community animal shelter in Teton Valley.  PAWS of JH has been partnering with the Teton Valley Community Animal Shelter in Driggs for more than 10 years.  It has granted more than $70,000…

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Teton Valley TINKER Camp

$5,000 – One Stone The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $5,000 grant to One Stone to provide two science summer camps for children at no cost to families.  The Community Foundation strongly supports One Stone’s efforts to provide quality out-of-school summer programs for Teton Valley youth.  This program is also leveraged in partnership with Above and Beyond the Classroom, the Valley of the Tetons Library, and Friends of the Teton River. As Idahoans, we are…

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Technology Infrastructure for Mountain Bike the Teton’s Future

$4,016 – Mountain Bike the Tetons The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $4,016 grant to Mountain Bike the Tetons to purchase three new laptop computers for its staff.  The Community Foundation strongly supports this technology upgrade which will provide staff with resources that will increase output, efficiency, and impact within the community.    Mountain Bike the Tetons is lacking crucial technology infrastructure for its administrative staff.  Mountain Bike the Tetons currently employs one full-time staff…

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Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue Dry Suits

$3,042 – Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $3,042 grant to Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue to purchase four dry suits to provide more of its responders with the required level of personal protection to safely and effectively respond to water-related emergencies. The Community Foundation supports ensuring that our first responders have the necessary equipment to execute safe and efficient rescues in the field. Teton Valley has experienced…

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Strategic Planning

$1,500 – Immigrant Hope: Wyoming/Idaho The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $1,500 grant to Immigrant Hope – Wyoming and Idaho to improve immigration services to Teton Valley through a strategic planning effort. The Foundation strongly supports Immigrant Hope’s effort to prepare to transition from an organization driven by an inspirational founder to become a sustainable organization prepared for change. Immigrant Hope provides immigration legal services to immigrants in Teton Valley, Idaho, and Jackson, WY; the majority…

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Bound for Success Pilot Program (Phase II)

$5,000 – Education Foundation of Teton Valley The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $5,000 grant to the Education Foundation of Teton Valley to expand successful in-school coaching and create a complimentary mentorship component that provides students with the knowledge and community support they need for success in life.  The Community Foundation strongly supports this program as it prepares students for career and life choices after high school.   Student needs do not operate in a vacuum. When a…

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Richard Grundler College Scholarship Recipient

The Education Foundation of Teton Valley and Community Foundation of Teton Valley, in partnership, are proud to announce the first recipient of the newly established Richard Grundler College Scholarship. The winning recipient, Julian Velazquez, a graduating senior from Teton High School will be attending the University of Denver this fall. As a freshman in high school, Mr. Velazquez was unclear about goals for his future and didn’t understand how important his GPA was when it came to being assessed. When…

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Academic Enrichment for At-Risk Students

$5,000 – ABC: Above & Beyond the Classroom in Teton Valley The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a $5,000 Competitive Grant to ABC – Above and Beyond the Classroom in Teton Valley to enhance their after-school program for at-risk students at Victor Elementary School by purchasing ten student Chromebooks.  The Community Foundation is proud to support this need for students in Victor. ABC provides academic enrichment, STEM, and wellness after school and summer programming for at-risk students…

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