With distance learning now behind us this school year, what parent or grandparent did not gain a greater appreciation for our students’ teachers? Most of us were frustrated just trying to get our students to focus on their lessons. Imagine the skills and endurance a teacher must have to handle a classroom of students all with different needs? Teachers are our true heroes! This year, more than …
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Community Counts! Friends of the Teton River
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 …
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 …
Community Counts! Subs for Santa
Why does Subs for Santa matter? Many living in our community would be quick to say that Subs for Santa brings our Valley together as one to help one another in our times of need. In 1989, Subs for Santa was born because of a need to help a family in our community. A group of volunteers put together a Christmas for this …
A Resource to Support Nonprofits
Support the Community Foundation of Teton Valley with a designated gift during the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge:Community ResponseThis March marked a turning point in our lived history. From stay-at-home orders to masks, the pandemic has had a personal effect on all of us. While some have lost long-planned vacations and visiting loved ones, others have faced a reduction of work hours or complete …
Community Counts! Seniors West of the Tetons
IN THIS TIME OF CRISIS, seniors need help more than ever. Issues senior citizens face such as staying active, proper nutrition, and isolation are more pronounced during this pandemic. Seniors West of the Tetons normally addresses those needs for seniors in Teton Valley.However, due to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, the Senior Center had to halt public operations, losing multiple …
Community Counts: Teton Valley Community Recycling
Since helping successfully establish the County’s Recycling Center in 2011, Teton Valley Community Recycling's role has grown to being the community collaborator, educator, and advocate for overall waste reduction including improved recycling opportunities. As Teton County's Solid Waste budget monies go primarily to processing and managing all materials including recyclables brought to …
2 Ways to Give
With less than a month left in the Giving Period, it's important to note that there are two ways to give during the Tin Cup Challenge. Both ways of giving are integral to the success of this model. Giving designated gifts to nonprofits is the most direct way to support the organizations you love. In these dire times, your gift, of any amount, helps illustrate how …
Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge – a photo contest
Participate in the Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge!The Community Foundation of Teton Valley launches the inaugural Tin Cup photo contest on Wednesday, July 1st at 9 AM. As part of the Tin Cup Giving Period, the Tin Cup Spirit Photo Challenge is an initiative designed to capture the impact of local nonprofits and their work through photographs. From July 1st through July 17th, community members …
Community Counts: Teton Valley Foundation
Teton Valley Foundation works year-round to make the good life in Teton Valley even better! Our goal is to help make positive connections through a shared love and appreciation for all that makes this valley so special, our community.Did you know that we host approximately 26,000 skaters at the Kotler Ice Arena each winter? We provide safe, affordable recreation options to teenagers and families …