The unexpected closure of Teton Pass has significant and multifaceted impacts for the Teton Valley community. This crucial route serves as a vital link for residents, commuters, tourists, and commercial traffic between our region and Jackson Hole. With a large percentage of local residents commuting daily over Teton Pass for work, education, and critical services, the closure increases travel, fuel, and daycare costs while affecting an already tenuous work-life balance.
As the Community Foundation of Teton Valley, we feel it is critical to be involved with efforts to help those most affected. We will continue to work with Teton County, Idaho and other partners during the interagency response. As the hub for local organizations, we will help nonprofits navigate needs and capacity as the situation continues to unfold. A link to the Teton Valley Opportunity Fund has been posted on our site for those who wish to support services focused on the emergency response. We will also continue to communicate with the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole to coordinate efforts on both sides of the pass.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or ideas at 208.354.0230, bself@cftetonvalley.org, or feel free to stop by – our doors are always open.
