Seniors West of the Tetons: $7,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this $7,000 grant to Seniors West of the Tetons (SWOT) to support a new 14-person van for its programs. The Foundation strongly supports the purchase of a new van to improve the safety and reliability of SWOT's transportation needs and the expansion of its senior enrichment programs. This grant …
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Seniors West of the Tetons: Tin Cup Challenge
Let’s count the ways your support of Seniors West of the Tetons during the Tin Cup Challenge makes Teton Valley great! Your contributions enable SWOT to assist seniors by: Filling tummies. Prompting movement. Focusing minds. Advice for smartphones and computers. Exploring nature. Screening for health issues. Support in their homes. Combating …
Re-useable Meal Containers
$1,000 - Seniors West of the Tetons Youth Philanthropists at Teton High School fully funded the purchase of 200 reusable to-go meal containers for Seniors West of the Tetons' Home Delivered Meal program. Reusable containers will replace the current disposable containers which end up at the landfill. Seniors West of the Tetons delivers lunches five days a week to homebound seniors. These …
Community Counts: Seniors West of the Tetons
The past year magnified the importance of so many social services in Teton Valley. And while more hopeful times seem to be here, for our most vulnerable populations, like our senior community, navigating the current times is an ever-present need. Cue Seniors West of the Tetons. Armed with a mission of enriching seniors’ lives through advocacy, diverse programming, and wellness and nutrition …
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Seniors West of the Tetons
Senior Center Ventilation Upgrades – Awarded $3,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Seniors West of Tetons to upgrade the ventilation system in the Senior Center. Proper ventilation is critical to mitigating the risk of aerosol-spread diseases, such as the coronavirus, to an already vulnerable population. The Community Foundation …
2021 Competitive Grant Awards
Thanks to the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers, the Community Foundation was able to award 15 Competitive Grants to Teton Valley nonprofits through this year’s Competitive Grant Program. In total, $56,645 was awarded to directly support programs and projects that will elevate lives in Teton Valley. Twenty-four organizations submitted applications for a total ask of $91,427. …
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 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 …
Teton Arts: Creating Minds Stay Spunky!
Creating Minds Stay Spunky! - $2,080 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Arts and appreciates the collaborative nature of this project, combining the needs of Teton Valley seniors with the assets of Teton Arts. The Community Foundation seeks to have its grants represent and support all sectors of the community and this program focuses …
Working Remotely: Week 7
Community Emergency Response Fund The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Community Emergency Response Fund has continued to grow, with charitable funds raised marking $121,000 thanks to generous donations from our community! These dollars are going straight to work through the nonprofits most on the front lines of COVID-19 crisis relief. While funds are currently providing …
