by Sharel Lund & Sarah Duggan
This article was originally published in PCJH’s Summer 2025 Pinnacle, “Partners in the Gospel”
In a place as vibrant as Teton County, economic inequality can often be hidden in plain sight. The high cost of living and scarcity of affordable housing place an immense financial strain on many individuals and families, leaving them without a safety net when challenges arise. That’s what One22 Resource Center is here for.
We offer a holistic network of care through interconnected programs: Food Assistance at the Jackson Cupboard, Financial Assistance, Financial Empowerment, Language Access and Youth Enrichment Scholarships. These services are designed to meet immediate needs while also creating pathways toward greater stability. The individuals we work with are a critical part of the local workforce, economy and community, and their wellbeing is essential to the health of the entire valley. In 2024, we worked with more than 1,800 households in Teton County, a 29% increase over the previous year.
As a resource center, we know no single organization can meet all community needs alone. That’s why strong partnerships are at the heart of what we do. Through strategic collaboration, resource navigation and referrals, we work alongside our partners to ensure that families and individuals receive the right support at the right time. These connections also help ensure that people in our community don’t fall through the cracks—that they can access the right support, at the right time.
We also rely on partners like PCJH to support our mission, whether through financial gifts, food drives, support with our Holiday Gift Drive or volunteer time. These relationships are essential, and we depend on the collective efforts of our community to raise awareness and deliver meaningful solutions.
We believe that when people feel supported by a loving community, like that of PCJH, they are better able to move forward. And by working together, we are building a more stable, connected and resilient community—for everyone.
