Community Foundation of Teton Valley
189 N. Main St., Ste. 112
Driggs, ID 83422
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P.O. Box 1523
Driggs, ID 83422
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A New Year & the Legacy of Youth Philanthropy
As January unfolds with new year’s resolutions, we look to the future and chart our course for the year ahead. Youth Philanthropy strikes the chords we’re strumming this time of year – those of improvement, enhancement, growth, community, and well-being. The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is proud to bring our Youth Philanthropy Program to Teton High School seniors this January, for the 7th year running. The Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Program provides students with a hands-on learning opportunity to explore…
Start-up Intensive Scholarship
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley and Central Wyoming College are offering a $2,000 scholarships for a local nonprofit to take the Spring 2018 Start Up Intensive. The Community Foundation of Teton Valley and Central Wyoming College are offering a $2,000 scholarship for a local non-profit to take the Spring 2018 Start Up Intensive program. Formerly known as the Start Up Institute, the Start Up Intensiveis an in-depth entrepreneurial training program designed to provide participants with proven tools, frameworks and…
Counting: Ways We Love Our Community
It’s February and love is in our hearts. We’ve been pulling petals and counting the ways we collectively spread love throughout our community with your support, annually. • TIN CUP CHALLENGE 2017 marked the 10-year anniversary of the Tin Cup Challenge, with our most successful fundraising results to date. Last year, the Tin Cup Challenge raised a record-breaking $1,538,727, culminating in over $11 million raised during the first decade of this community-funded grant program. The impact this kind of charitable…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton County 4-H
Supporting the Hungry through 4-H Food Donations Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $600 to this hands-on, education-driven, philanthropic project that builds on the success of last year’s 4-H hunger relief efforts. This year Teton County 4-H will begin a community-wide “grow a row” garden campaign to create more food for those in need and process a 4-H market hog with the purpose of donating the local food to disadvantaged families and individuals identified through the Community…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Community Recycling
Recycling Education Video The Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy students awarded $500 to Teton Valley Community Recycling to create a short video to add to the collection at the Geotourism Center and to use for school programs. The video will highlight the detrimental environmental impact improperly-disposed solid waste wreaks on our beautiful wild lands and streams. It will also provide information on proper disposal of recyclables in Teton Valley. Since the establishment of a Recycling Center at the Driggs Transfer Station…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Regional Land Trust
Teton Valley Trumpeter Swan Nesting Project Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $500 to purchase a Trumpeter Swan as part of the Teton Regional Land Trust’s long-term initiative to restore the nesting population of Trumpeter Swans in Teton Valley. Once educated on the subject, students agreed that Trumpeter Swans are a culturally significant species that remains a conservation priority throughout the west. The Land Trust’s project goals are to bolster the nesting population of Trumpeter Swans in…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Valley of the Tetons Library
Tool Library Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $925 to the Valley of the Tetons Library to develop a “library of things” or a Tool Library. This unique section of the library will allow patrons to use items that they might normally have had to purchase. A Tool Library allows patrons to check out or borrow tools, equipment and “how-to” instructional materials, functioning as a shop that is free of charge as a form a community of sharing. …
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Education Foundation
Spanish Language for K-3 Students The Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy students awarded $1,000 to the Teton Valley Education Foundation towards the continuation of Spanish Language classes for elementary students. The program teaches Conversational Spanish to all TSD401 K-3 students not enrolled in the Dual Immersion Program. While the current Conversational Spanish Program is still in its first year, it has received encouragement from both parents and teachers. Participants want to continue the program and possibly grow it to 4thgrade over…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Health Care
Saving Lives with CPR The Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy students awarded $500 to the Teton Valley Hospital Foundation towards new CPR equipment. Students recognized that Teton Valley Hospital is the only hospital serving Teton Valley and becomes the first line of defense for people with emergent healthcare needs. It’s important that hospital staff be fully trained in CPR and the nuances of treating all ages. As the hospital grant explained, it is crucial that hospital staff maintain the most current…
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association
Helmets for Girls Lacrosse Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $975 to Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association to purchase 13 girls helmets for the start of the 2018 season. While helmets can be a controversial subject, Teton High School students are aware of the very real risks associated with concussions. US Lacrosse currently allows players to choose whether or not to don a helmet; however, as the game evolves into a faster sport, concussions are on the…
Family Safety Network – Strategic Planning Project
Strategic Planning Project – $5,000 At the Community Foundation, we believe in growing programs from the inside out. This often requires local nonprofits to implement focused strategic planning efforts. This spring, we awarded Family Safety Network with a grant for $5,000 to fund expanded community service efforts. Over the last 12-18 months, Family Safety Network has seen an increase in clients served per month from 25 to 35 or more. Annually, the organization serves 250-300 clients who are victims of…
Friends of the Teton River – Recreation & Economics Assessment
Teton River Recreation & Economics Assessment – $4,950 In Teton Valley, our community treasures public river access for fishing, boating and recreation. River recreation represents a significant economic slice of our community’s income. Increased use has put a strain on residents’ experience and enjoyment of the resource. Teton County experienced the greatest growth of any county in the state from 2006 to 2016, according to the Idaho Department of Labor. River-based recreation is a main draw to the region. Economic…
Full Circle Education – Tetonia Elementary School Greenhouse Grant
Tetonia Elementary School Greenhouse – $2,000 A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust. — Gertrude Jekyll At the Community Foundation, our core value is to promote a culture of giving. It is often said that a garden is a gift that never stops giving. In our rural community, we know the value of locally grown produce, and the lessons this process can teach our…
Seniors West of the Tetons – Meal Improvement Plan
Meal Improvement Plan – $3,550 The Community Foundation strives to address critical needs in the community. Some of these can go unseen or overlooked. One of our core values is compassion, and we know that greater capacity leads to a bigger impact. Seniors West of the Tetons advocates for our valley’s growing senior population, and brought to our attention the need to improve the nutritional quality of meals served five times weekly in its dining room and delivered to homebound…
Rendezvous Elementary School – Classroom Sound System Pilot Program
Classroom Sound System Pilot Project – $1,346 Efficiency and effectiveness are cornerstone values at the Community Foundation. We believe in offering all individuals the opportunity to succeed and thrive within our community. For this reason, we awarded Rendezvous Upper Elementary with a spring grant to purchase and implement a classroom audio system for its teachers. The system will put all students on equal playing ground for success, reducing inequities in hearing, access to teachers, positioning in the classroom and other…
TSD 401 & Teton Science Schools Summer School Pilot Program
Summer School Pilot Program – $10,000 At the Community Foundation, we are focused on elevating lives. We strive to identify ways we can help improve the quality of our residents’ lives, and the Summer School Pilot Program offers a solution for many working parents currently struggling with the challenge of reliable and affordable child care during the summer months. Difficult realities exist for many working parents in Teton Valley that compromise their ability to earn a living wage and provide…
Teton Soil Conservation District – Aquifer Recharge Pilot Project
Working Together to Improve Community Water Supply – $4,900 At the Community Foundation, we venerate the natural environment we live in, lush with rivers and mountains, and cherish our interconnectedness with the land. When the Teton Soil Conservation District presented us with the need to stabilize local aquifer levels, we understood their urgency. Water is central to our valley’s cultural and economic prosperity, and in order to have a thriving community, we need to act with integrity and treat our…
Teton Valley Community Recycling – Contamination Reduction Bins
Contamination Reduction Bins – $3,450 One of the Community Foundation’s strategic pillars is to invest. Another is to empower. Through a community partnership with Teton Valley Community Recycling, we are seeking to invest our resources back into the community and empower our residents to make a positive environmental impact on our ecosystem. This spring, we awarded TVCR with a grant for $3,450 to purchase eight used contamination reduction bins in an effort to reduce adverse environmental impacts that can result…
Teton Valley Education Foundation – Year-Long GAP! Middle School Program for Girls
Year-Long GAP! Middle School Program for Girls – $4,870 The Community Foundation is a firm believer in the collaborative model, one that respects individuality and enhances life for all. Girls Actively Participating is an after-school program that promotes self-discovery and community building in teenage girls. During middle school years, many teenagers experience tumultuous times, contributing to negative attitudes toward themselves, peers, school and their communities. Girls at this age, in particular, struggle with self-esteem issues, especially in the age of…
Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition – Filling the Gaps in Mental Health Services
Filling the gaps in Mental Health Services – $5,000 In order to offer the most impactful and effective services to valley residents, programs need a sound foundation. At the Community Foundation, we know that such planning can build future sustainability and long-term stability. A significant gap in care offered to valley residents exists in the capacity of mental health, an area where people often suffer in silence, and do not receive the treatment and care they need and deserve.…
