Let’s be real, non-profits keep the sky from falling. They provide essential support to communities all over the country and worldwide. These organizations support causes that matter broadly, ranging from housing and food insecurity, domestic violence, animal welfare, child welfare, mental health advocacy, education, wildlife and land conservation, art, music, and many more. These public servants care about the community they serve. The Transcend Ideas team recognizes their important work and wanted to spotlight our personal favorite non-profits and why we support their efforts.

What We Care About: Non-profits and Causes

What JoJo cares about:

JoJo holds sustainability and environmental causes close to her heart. She recognizes this work seems more vital now than ever. One organization she deeply admires is the Teton Valley Community Recycling (TVCR), based in Teton Valley, Idaho. TVCR is a passionate advocate for waste diversion, recycling, and reuse efforts that directly benefit the local community. One of their most inspiring initiatives is Pierre’s Pedal Project, which gives discarded bikes a second chance. The team repairs and restores these bikes, offering them to community members at a low cost—or completely free for kids! It’s an incredible way to make biking more accessible while promoting reuse. 

Another nonprofit she greatly respects is the Animal Adoption Center based in Jackson, WY. Their dedication to finding forever homes for animals is truly inspiring. Beyond adoptions, they also focus heavily on spay and neuter services, particularly in areas that don’t have easy access to pet care support. By providing these services at no cost, they help ensure that pet care is accessible to everyone.

What Rachael cares about:

Rachael shares where she feels most passionate about Teton Valley, ID, particularly because her grandpa helped build one of the main bridges in Ashton, Idaho years ago and she loves everything supporting the surrounding Yellowstone/Grand Teton region. The Education Foundation of Teton Valley is a big priority for her, especially in small communities, and directing critical funds where most needed in school districts. 

Friends of the Valley of the Tetons Library is another local Teton Valley organization that stands out, with Rachael’s experience working at North Logan Community Library in Logan, UT for seven years. Working there opened up how she saw the world in a whole new way. Thanks to libraries everywhere that open our hearts and minds through literacy.

Lastly, Rachael used to play the violin, guitar, and piano. Teton Valley Chamber Music Festival is another organization she feels strongly as she believes early music education is a strong indicator of future success.

What Brennan cares about:

Brennan cares deeply about Hole Food Rescue. Their efforts in the Jackson Hole community simultaneously reduce local food waste and help cultivate greater food security in Teton County. After volunteering with the organization for several years, she witnessed firsthand just how much food was diverted from landfills and how many people were positively impacted by having access to more healthy food for their families. Brennan finds their mission incredibly inspirational because it directly improves the environmental, economic, and social well-being of our community.

What Heather cares about:

Heather wears her heart on her sleeve and loves to support the community she serves in her local region within Teton Valley, ID, and Jackson, WY. She’s lived in this area for the past 15 years and with so many deep roots in the non-profit sector, she’s driven to help support nonprofits. Teton Arts tugs on her heartstrings. With art being a prominent part of her life, creating art has always helped ground her life’s journey and her 7.5 year old son also loves making art. Teton Arts’ mission is to make art education accessible, affordable, and fun for the entire community. 

Another cause Heather greatly admires is Dog is My Copilot based in Jackson, WY. This organization has transported, rescued, and housed 1,000 dogs nationwide per month. Dr. Peter Rork started this organization after the tragic and sudden passing of his wife in 2012. Peter needed a purpose and teamed up with Judy Zimet, combining their passions as animal lovers and Peter’s passion for flying, and the organization was born. 

Sandy Hook Promise is an organization that dedicates itself to educating and empowering youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. This organization began in direct response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut mass shooting taking the lives of twenty children and six adults. 

How Transcend Ideas supports non-profits

Transcend Ideas’s passion for non-profits extends into the marketing we provide, as a majority of our clients are non-profit organizations. We understand the formula for storytelling, cultivating community, and inspiring partnerships and donations to support their work. We happily offer a non-profit discount for our work and donate to organizations that our team cares about. Are you with a non-profit organization or business that could use some help with your marketing and branding? Let’s get coffee and discuss your how we can help amplify your meaningful message.