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Community Counts: Teton Geo Center

The Teton Geo Center provides comprehensive historic and educational exhibits, offers space for local artisans and community events, and facilitates educational programs for Teton Valley students and the public. The Geo hosts Chamber of Commerce events, which support the business education and networking of our valley’s intrepid entrepreneurs. Our brilliant Geo volunteers guide visitors toward rewarding experiences at local establishments, and further support Teton Valley’s business community by educating visitors about restaurants, lodging, outfitters, and guides that can make their…

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Community Counts: The Learning Academy of Teton Valley

At The Learning Academy of Teton Valley, we believe that a well-rounded education encompasses so much more than academics.  Integrity and kindness, work ethic and mindfulness, and service and responsibility are also integral pieces of the learning puzzle.  Educating the whole child means focusing on each quality that makes our students unique individuals. There are myriad reasons, including strengths and challenges, that may make our school the best educational fit for a child.  Whatever the reasons, offering scholarships and financial aid to Teton…

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Community Counts: Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse

Anyone that has ever lived in Teton Valley can speak to its amazing, tight-knit community. Here, you know everyone from your grocer to your doctor and it’s not uncommon for your neighbor to help you out of a snowy ditch. Most of all, we value seeing our community’s well-rounded youth everywhere from the art studio to the sports fields. Such a special value is important to pass on to our children. At Teton Valley Lacrosse Association we know a great…

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Community Counts: Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse

Anyone that has ever lived in Teton Valley can speak to its amazing, tight-knit community. Here, you know everyone from your grocer to your doctor and it’s not uncommon for your neighbor to help you out of a snowy ditch. Most of all, we value seeing our community’s well-rounded youth everywhere from the art studio to the sports fields. Such a special value is important to pass on to our children. At Teton Valley Lacrosse Association we know a great…

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Community Counts: Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation

For many of us, we were attracted to Teton Valley for all the recreation the mountains provide. This has built a rich culture within our community centered around skiing and snowboarding. The Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation (TVSEF) wants to ensure that all children of Teton Valley are able to participate fully in these activities, whether it be alpine skiing, cross country skiing, freeriding, or snowboarding. TVSEF helps young athletes meet their individual potential for excellence through education and opportunity…

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Community Counts: Downtown Driggs Association

Downtown Driggs Association’s free annual arts and cultural programs, creative placemaking activities, and downtown beautification projects address the need for engaging and inspiring experiences that vitalize, revive and strengthen downtown Driggs. We believe a fun, happy, and inspired community generates a solid sense of place, creating meaningful and lasting connections to our historical and cultural identity and helping to sustain healthy community growth. During full program years, the DDA has hosted as many as 185 artists, musicians, and actors reaching audiences…

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Community Counts: Education Foundation of Teton Valley

The Education Foundation of Teton Valley was founded over 15 years ago with the mission of elevating public education in TSD401 by funding innovative programs and critical needs. Maya Angelou said, “My mission in life is not merely to survive but thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” That is exactly what we have seen of the students, teachers, and parents of TSD401. We are so grateful to walk alongside this community…

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Community Counts: Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition

If recent events have taught us anything, it is that we greatly need a sense of community to help us overcome difficulty when times get tough. We are at our best when we seek to tap into collective sources of strength, resiliency, and collaboration. Teton Valley is known for the exceptional way in which we care for each other – we know how to show up for our neighbors, lending material support and emotional comfort in times of turmoil and…

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Community Counts: Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition

If recent events have taught us anything, it is that we greatly need a sense of community to help us overcome difficulty when times get tough. We are at our best when we seek to tap into collective sources of strength, resiliency, and collaboration. Teton Valley is known for the exceptional way in which we care for each other – we know how to show up for our neighbors, lending material support and emotional comfort in times of turmoil and…

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Community Counts: Rotary Club of Teton Valley

Help us Offer Opportunity The biggest winner in the scholarship competition is our community!  Each year the Rotary Club of Teton Valley raises money to grant scholarships to deserving high school seniors.  A testament to our students’ capacity for success last year was the record turnout of applicants, the highest grade point average 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: Blake Chapman Young Eagles Scholarship

The Blake Chapman Young Eagles Scholarship allows the local Chapter 1049 of the Experimental Aircraft Association to provide funding for a high school junior or senior from Teton Valley, Idaho to earn their Private Pilot Certificate.  This amazing opportunity can not only set them up on an incredible career path but also allow them to develop a sense of self-confidence and maturity that will carry them far in life. The flight training is conducted at our local flight school, Teton Aviation…

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Community Counts: Earthfire Institute

Through land preservation, wildlife rehabilitation, and the framework of Reconnection Ecology, Earthfire Institute serves as a local and international seed center for new ideas of how to relate to wildlife in a way that works for both humans and animals. When you visit our website, you see videos and photos of our rescued sanctuary animals and rehabilitation “patients.” All are native to our region. You’ll see wolves running through snow. There are photographs of cougars, bears, bison, and more interacting…

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Community Counts: Mountainside Institute

This spring and summer Mountainside Institute has offered a 6-part series on Green Living and Building.  These FREE workshops are offered in Victor at the Mountainside Village Pavilion on Old Jackson Hwy from May 11 – June 29. Green Retrofitting Conservationist Forrest McCarthy will discuss holistic approaches to minimizing environmental impacts while also considering aesthetic and economic factors for home retrofitting. May 11 | 5:30 PM |Mountainside Village Pavilion  Recycling in Teton Valley What can we recycle here? What is Wish-Cycling? Can I recycle…

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Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation

Cross Country Skis for Kids – $3,100 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a grant to the Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation to purchase new cross country rental equipment for elementary-aged children to make it more affordable and accessible for all youth in Teton Valley to participate in programming. The Foundation strongly supports programs that help youth access recreational programming. Skiing and snowboarding are an integral part of the local lifestyle and culture in Teton Valley due…

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Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue

BCA Avalanche Air Bag Vests – $1,600 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue to purchase avalanche personal protective gear, BCA vests. The Foundation greatly supports ensuring that our first responders in the backcountry have all the necessary equipment to execute safe and efficient rescues in the field. As recreational activity in the region grows in popularity, Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue experienced a 48% increase in…

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Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton County Idaho Fair Board, University of Idaho Extension, & Teton Valley Food Pantry

Teton Valley Community Garden – $2,800 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton County Idaho Fair Board in partnership with Teton County 4-H and the Teton Valley Food Pantry in support of the development of a Community Garden.  The Foundation strongly supports all the benefits of gardening, caring for the environment, and supporting local residents in need. There is not a viable community garden in Teton Valley.  Such a space will allow Seniors and residents…

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Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton Valley Foundation

Instant Hot Water System for the Kotler Ice Arena – Awarded $4,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton Valley Foundation to purchase a new hot water system for the Kotler Ice Arena’s Zamboni to ensure smooth, safe ice for the skating community.  The Foundation strongly supports programs that further the safety and quality of recreational opportunities for both Teton Valley residents and visitors.  The Kotler Ice Arena is now an anchor of…

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Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton Valley Museum

Founding Family Exhibit – Awarded $4,612 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton Valley Museum to create a video display of a historic Teton Valley shingle mill that operated for numerous decades as part of a sawmill in Teton Canyon.  The Community Foundation strongly supports telling the story of Teton Valley’s settlement history as a means to understand the community’s culture.   The mission of the Teton Valley Museum is to acquire and preserve…

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Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition

2021 Community Counseling Program – Awarded $5,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition to fund its Community Counseling Program – which provides up to six free mental health counseling sessions per calendar year for Teton Valley residents experiencing a mental health crisis. The Foundation strongly supports programs that ensure the mental health and wellness of our Teton Valley residents.   Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant widespread…

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Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton Arts Council

Consultant Support for Strategic & Succession Planning – Awarded $4,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton Arts Council to hire a consultant for assistance in developing plans for board best practices, a strategic framework, and staff succession.  The Foundation strongly supports the Teton Arts Council in its endeavor to develop plans for a strong organizational culture that will serve the organization’s needs now and for the foreseeable future.   Teton Arts provides crucial…

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