Kurt Vonnegut said it best when he said, “Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake...Do it as well as you possibly can. You will get an enormous reward. You will have created something.”Embracing creative experiences as a universal tool to improve quality of life, Teton Arts has set out to grow our program offerings to …
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Community Counts! Teton Arts
Teton Arts celebrates the positive power of the creative experience. Our ability to offer art outreach is directly supported through Tin Cup contributions. Research has shown that kids who are able to participate in art activities regularly are more engaged in school, extra-curricular activities, and their communities. The positive benefits of making art are …
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 …
Community Counts: Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition
Mental health makes a difference in Teton Valley! The mission of the Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition is to promote mental wellness in Teton Valley through education, community action, and the coordination of resources. A decade ago, the residents of Teton Valley were severely impacted by the housing crisis and economic recession, resulting in a significant increase in …
Teton Regional Land Trust – Printing 1,000 Teton River Maps
Printing 1,000 Teton River Maps – $1,500The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award the Teton Regional Land Trust (TRLT) with a grant to print 1,000 new Teton River maps. The Community Foundation was impressed by the depth and breadth of this project because it will not only update the current Teton River map but will expand educational information for both new and …
Education Foundation of Teton Valley: Expansion of Spanish for Kids Program for K-3 Students
Expansion of Spanish for Kids Program for K-3 Students - $4,000The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award the Education Foundation of Teton Valley's request for Expansion of Spanish for Kids Program for K-3 Students to help bond our community through our youngest students. The Community Foundation understands the value of relationship-building early in life and the …
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 …
