In these challenging and uncertain times, our small staff at Friends of the Teton River (FTR) has been fortunate to keep working on our highest priority watershed conservation projects and programs remotely from our homes, on the river, or in the field. As our community grapples with Covid-19 impacts and cutbacks, we believe it’s of the utmost importance to renew our …
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Community Counts! Full Circle Education
Full Circle Education champions holistic living practices through education for all people surrounding the Teton Mountains. Starting from the ground up, we provide children and adults with hands-on educational experiences on farms, in gardens, and throughout the wild landscapes surrounding us. All of our workshops and school programs are taught by local masters and enthusiasts because we believe …
Community Counts! Family Safety Network
Around Teton Valley, you’ll find restaurants, grocery stores, bathrooms, doctor’s offices, and even our playgrounds with blue stickers and the words “Are You Safe?”. These stickers serve as an ever-present reminder of those in our valley who are in fact not safe and experience fear as part of their daily lives. The impact of Covid-19 has imposed even greater threats to these individuals and …
Community Counts! Hispanic Resource Center
THE HISPANIC RESOURCE CENTER SEEKS SUPPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY The Teton Valley Hispanic Resource Center is seeking the support of the community through the Tin Cup Challenge. The Giving Period ends on July 24th. Since the Hispanic Resource Center's foundation in 2008, the not-for-profit organization has been committed to fulfilling their mission to “promote cultural heritage, provide …
Supporting the Foundation of Local Nonprofits
Consider making a designated gift to the Community Foundation of Teton Valley during the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge: The Community Foundation of Teton Valley offers Nonprofit Leadership Training over the Fall, Winter, and Spring. These workshops provide professional training opportunities that are specifically designed to make local nonprofits more effective. From a programming …
Community Counts! The Learning Academy of Teton Valley
In sitting down to write our Why it Matters this year we read back over the pieces we’ve written for previous years and reflected upon the hundreds (maybe thousands!) of valley students we’ve had the privilege to serve over the past 16 years. While our mission is still very much the same and our dedication to our students, our families, and our community remain steadfast, so much has …
Community Counts! Teton Valley Health
Teton Valley Health provides a 7x24 emergency room; inpatient and outpatient lab, radiology, and hospital; and 3 clinics to support Teton Valley. We offer a range of care, from family practice and pediatrics to orthopedics and specialized care such as dermatology and cardiology. Our mission is to encourage and support a healthier community. We focus on preventive care and wellness, as well as …
Community Counts! Mountain Bike the Tetons
Your Trails: Our Purpose. Trails bring us comfort, solace, and freedom. They are a means of celebration, a venue for mourning, and a quiet pathway for contemplation. Sometimes, they’re a welcome friend, sometimes a lingering nemesis. Often times, they’re a classroom. On our best days, we choose to ride. On our worst, we do the same. Through it all, they’re here for us. And through it …
Competitive Grants Support Our Community
Consider supporting the Community Foundation of Teton Valley with a designated gift during the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge: Competitive Grants & Youth Philanthropy Local nonprofits rely on the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s cyclical Competitive Grant programs to address current issues in real-time. In addition to funding necessary projects, our Youth Philanthropy program …
Community Counts! Teton Regional Land Trust
This summer, the Teton Regional Land Trust is celebrating its 30 Year Anniversary. We are so grateful for the dedicated community members that were compelled to give back to nature and founded the Land Trust to serve our community three decades ago! The impact of their vision, and of all those that supported them is evident in the protection of over 11,000 acres of habitat, working farms …