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 New Study Finds the SNAP Food Assistance Program Tough to Navigate in Wyoming. 

• Many families are not accessing a resource to help stay healthy. Recent publications by the Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) show that many more people in Wyoming qualify to use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) than use it.  In…

Thayne Town Council Recap

The Thayne Town Council Meeting was held on August 20, 2025, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adopted the agenda for the current meeting without opposition. During…

Star Valley Nonprofits offered networking workshop and event

  • The Wyoming Nonprofit Network is coming to train and support local nonprofit organizations Individuals involved with nonprofit organizations throughout Star Valley are invited to attend the Star Valley Nonprofit Networking Event offered Friday and Saturday, April 25-26 at…

SVI Radio Interview: Wyoming Community Foundation & Town of Alpine

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Wyoming kids rank 18th in survey

  • State ranked on 16 factors including education, health   By Allison Allsop Casper Star-Tribune  Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — An annual survey revealed that child well-being in Wyoming has improved compared to other states, but advocates say…

Making it on your own in Wyoming

  • How much money do you need to survive?   By Jordan Smith Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — How much does a single parent with one preschooler and one school-age child need to make in Wyoming…

Study: More than 25% of Wyoming workers earn low wages

By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE —  As Wyoming residents and businesses struggle with inflation and staffing shortages, more than 25% of Cowboy State workers face another hurdle in surviving a turbulent economy: low wages….

Wyoming State Library helps museum collections go online

◆ The State Library received $14,850 in grant funds for the project. By Susan Mark, Outreach Librarian Wyoming State Library Wyoming’s museums contain unique historical resources, and the Wyoming State Library (WSL) is working to make those collections accessible to…

Wyoming Community Foundation Awards COVID-19 Grants in Kemmerer

The following is a press release from the Wyoming Community Foundation LARAMIE- Nonprofits have always played an important role in our community. From feeding families, to providing care for our children, charitable organizations are critical. Right now, many are seeing…