Submitted by HAPI Trails This piece was originally published in the March 24, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Seven years, 55 horses, 430 plus members, 6 parades, 6 trail challenges, 3 HAPI Hours, 6 Tin Cup Challenges, 1 Derby Day and over $150,000 later, HAPI Trails is still going strong, thanks to your generous donations and support! We remain a 100% volunteer organization,…

Submitted by TVCS This piece was originally published in the March 31, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Teton Valley Community School (TVCS) may look different than many schools you’ve seen. Our classrooms are formed by a cluster of houses, chickens and alpacas greet families each day, and students ages three through thirteen share the outdoor play yard building castles, ships, tanks, and kitchens…

Throughout March, over 30 high school students met as part of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 2016 Youth Philanthropy Program to discuss the role of philanthropy and nonprofits in Teton Valley while considering grant applications submitted by local nonprofits. The program, offered in partnership with the Dual Enrollment Government class at Teton High School, provides students with a keen understanding of the granting process as they thoughtfully review applications, meet with nonprofit leaders from applying organizations and award grant monies…

Submitted by Teton Valley Food Pantry This piece was originally published in the April 14, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Teton Valley Food Pantry serves to provide an emergency food source for local low-income families. The goal of Teton Valley Food Pantry is to alleviate hunger by soliciting and collecting food for distribution to those in need.  We work to create community partnerships…

Submitted by Erica Linnell, Teton Valley Foundation Executive Director This piece was originally published in the April 21, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. The Teton Valley Foundation works to make the good life even better in Teton Valley through cultural and recreational programs that connect the community and boost the economy, such as Music on Main, The Great Snowfest, and the Kotler Ice…

Submitted by Friends of the Valley of the Tetons Library This piece was originally published in the April 28, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. While the Valley of the Tetons Library is supported by county tax dollars, the Friends of the Valley of the Tetons Library is a non-profit entity formed to support and enrich the library’s resources in service to the many…

Submitted by Emily Bilcher, Associate Director of the Family Safety Network This piece was originally published in the May 5, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. A woman nervously walked into Family Safety Network after being referred by a community partner. She was reaching out after years of verbal and physical abuse. She was greeted with a warm smile and asked “How can I…

Submitted by Cynthia Stoetzer, Teton Arts Program Director This piece was originally published in the May 12, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley Although some people are not fully aware of what we do as a nonprofit organization, Teton Arts has been serving the community of Teton Valley for over 22 years. Our mission is “to cultivate and celebrate the arts and to enhance…

2016 marks the 9th year for the annual Tin Cup Challenge and beginning at 8 AM on Friday, March 20 through Friday, July 22, 2016 at 5 PM, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley will be accepting donations benefitting participating local nonprofits. According to Carrie Mowrey, Community Foundation Executive Director, “The Tin Cup Challenge is truly unique in that it helps to leverage the funds raised by our local nonprofits with matching funds provided by our Challengers. This promotes a…

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is proud to announce that it has awarded 12 competitive grants to Teton Valley nonprofits during the 2016 Spring Grant Cycle, for a total of $30,850. “We received a number of compelling grant applications this cycle and we are pleased to see so many organizations doing impactful work in our community. Thanks to the generosity of our Tin Cup Challengers and private donors, we were able to award over $30,000 to programs and projects…

Submitted by Teton Valley Hospital Foundation This piece was originally published in the May 19, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. At the core of everyone’s existence in Teton Valley, there’s a common need. If you like to hunt, fish, hike, bike, walk, read, knit, ski, cook, or whatever, you need to have the health required to enjoy what you love to do.  For…

Submitted by Jim Jackson, Sr., EAA Chapter 1049 Board Member This piece was originally published in the May 26, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. It may be hard to believe but this summer EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) pilots will meet the goal of taking their 2 millionth Young Eagle on a free flight. This would not have been possible without the support of…

Submitted by Pam Walker, Teton Valley Education Foundation Executive Director This piece was originally published in the June 2, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. In 2005, a group of hard-working parents and educators banded together to form the Teton Valley Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing opportunities for excellence in Teton School District #401 schools. As the fundraising arm that supports…

Submitted by Learning Academy of Teton Valley This piece was originally published in the June 9, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. When you consider the qualities you want your children to exemplify, what comes to mind?  Are honesty and goodwill most important?  Do you want them to be hardworking?  Kind?  A leader? A problem-solver?  Aware of others and the world around them? Generous?…

Submitted by Jeannette Boner, Teton Valley Community Recycling Executive Director This piece was originally published in the June 16, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Henry Ford is famous for the modern assembly line and the mass production of automobiles. Most of us think of him as a pretty good businessman. But did you know that he was also responsible for creating the charcoal…

Submitted by Pat Butts, Rotary Club of Teton Valley This piece was originally published in the June 23, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. In 2001, Rotary came to Teton Valley and quickly became a vital part of the community.  As visitors and residents enter the valley from the northwest or southeast, they are greeted by the iconic “Welcome to Teton Valley” signs that…

Submitted by Friends of the Teton River This piece was originally published in the July 7, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Friends of the Teton River (FTR) has operated with the generous support of our community for 15 years—working together to solve the biggest challenges facing our watershed in a way that connects diverse stakeholders, stream channels, and the next generation with this…

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] While there are many constants to the annual Tin Cup Challenge — the generosity in giving, the nonprofits, the race, the fun — the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is always looking for ways to improve and build upon this community event. This year, working in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, Teton Valley Community Recycling, and a host of other supporters, the Foundation is taking steps to “green” the July 16th Tin Cup Challenge…

On Saturday, July 16, more than 1,000 of your friends and neighbors are expected to participate in the 9th Annual Tin Cup Challenge.  The Tin Cup Challenge is both a 9-week campaign for giving and a one-day event celebrating our community’s spirit of generosity.  In eight years, we’ve raised over $8 million for local nonprofit organizations. In preparation for the 5K Fun Run/Walk and 5K/10K competitive races, Main Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic from Short Street to…

Submitted by One Voice for Autism Awareness This piece was originally published in the July 14, 2016 issue of the Teton Valley News as part of the weekly Nonprofit Spotlight presented by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  Think about this statistic . . . Sitting on a bus, it could be the person next to you. It could be the child…