Help us Offer OpportunityThe 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 …
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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 …
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 …
14TH ANNUAL TIN CUP CHALLENGE KICKS OFF ON MARCH 16TH
Tuesday, March 16th marks the opening of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 14th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Application Period and the Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting! The first half hour is a mandatory meeting for organizations that have never participated in the Tin Cup Challenge or have had an absence in participation of more than 2 years. The meeting will be held from 9 AM – 10 AM via …
2020 Youth Philanthropy Awards
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program, in partnership with the Dual Enrollment Government class at Teton High School, planned to announce this year’s Youth Philanthropy grant winners at a small Awards Assembly at Teton High School today. However, late Monday afternoon Governor Little announced the rollback of the Rebound Idaho Plan to Stage 3 statewide to …
Youth Philanthropy in Action
Part of the Tin Cup Challenger Fund goes directly to support the Youth Philanthropy Program at Teton High School. Now in its 10th year, this fall's participating seniors have 16 grant applications to weigh over the course of two class periods, with a total ask of nearly $14,000. With the additional generosity of Challenger Richard Grundler, this year students have a total of $7,000 to award.This …
Gratitude in Action.
These are just a handful of smiles when you consider how many more lives these funds will affect in our community over the next 18 months. Thank you to everyone who donated through the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge and made it a resounding success.Of course, the Matching Grant that helps bring this sincere gratitude to light and spurs generosity in our community during the Tin Cup Giving Period is …
2020 Tin Cup Challenge Awards Ceremony Revised
It is with heavy hearts that the Community Foundation of Teton Valley has revised this year’s annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Ceremony. In light of local COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley has resolved to modify our Tin Cup Awards Ceremony to ensure the health and safety of nonprofit staff and community members. At the same time, …
Community Counts! Community Resource Center
The number of Teton Valley residents that the Community Resource Center of Teton Valley (CRCTV) serves has risen every year since we opened our doors in 2016. With many families constantly living on the precipice of financial disaster, a quick change in circumstance can send an unstable situation into a downward spiral of events. This is why the CRCTV exists. Unlike many social service …
Tin Cup is a Foundation for our Community
Creativity, Consistency, & SupportConsider making a designated gift to the Community Foundation of Teton Valley during the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge - Giving ends on Friday, July 24th at 5 PM.Tin Cup Challenge Grant ProgramThis year more than ever, local nonprofits are relying on the efforts of Tin Cup fundraising. Numerous friend and fundraisers have been canceled or postponed in light of …