--- title: About | Spring Up Tobacco Valley description: We ensure kids in the Tobacco Valley of Montana have greater access to people and places that encourage and inspire them to do and be their best. --- # Meet the Spring Up Tobacco Valley Team Tobacco Valley has an incredible spirit of selflessness and a strong commitment to strengthening families. We work to expand opportunities for young people to learn, grow and thrive. ## Our Mission To elevate the well-being of youth and families in our community. Spring Up Tobacco Valley envisions connecting youth and families to local resources, programs, and activities that promote healthy lifestyles, elevate well-being, and inspire them to reach their highest potential. ![Youth-Engagement-Kayaking](https://springuptv.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Images/Photography/Youth-Engagement-Kayaking.jpg?width=800&height=600&name=Youth-Engagement-Kayaking.jpg) Our Story ## Spring Up Tobacco Valley Our highest priority is to connect community resources in ways that support youth, serve and strengthen families, and expand opportunities for safe, healthy, meaningful engagement. Our Community ## Youth Engagement Groups We partner with remarkable individuals, agencies, and organizations who share their time, talents, resources, and connections. Together we ensure our kids have greater access to people and places that encourage and inspire them to do and be their best. And have greater access to helpful resources and positive relationships. ![Youth-Engagement-Team-Building](https://springuptv.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Images/Photography/Youth-Engagement-Team-Building.jpg?width=800&height=600&name=Youth-Engagement-Team-Building.jpg) ![4-H-Clover](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/4-H-Clover_250.jpg) ![Tobacco Valley Youth Baseball](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/Tobacco%20Valley%20Youth%20Baseball.jpg) ![Parents In Action](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/Parents%20In%20Action.jpg) ![NW MT Head Start](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/NW%20MT%20Head%20Start.jpg) ![Family Strong Logo](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/Family%20Strong%20Logo.jpg) ![Sunburst Arts and Education](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/Sunburst%20Arts%20and%20Education.jpg) ![Kiwanis Logo](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/Kiwanis%20Logo.jpg) ![Eureka Youth Soccer League](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/Eureka%20Youth%20Soccer%20League.jpg) [ + ](https://www.eurekayouthsoccerleague.com/) ![Dickey Lake Bible Camp](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/Dickey%20Lake%20Bible%20Camp.jpg) ![Hope Church](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/Hope%20Church.jpg) ![We Care Family Life Center Logo](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/We%20Care%20Family%20Life%20Center%20Logo.jpg) ![ZeroToFive Logo](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/ZeroToFive%20Logo.jpg) [ + ](https://www.facebook.com/zerotofivelincolncounty) ![56 Faith](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/56%20Faith.jpg) ![Eureka Church of God Logo](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/Eureka%20Church%20of%20God%20Logo.jpg) ![Creative Arts Council](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Logos/Partner%20Logos/CAC-1.jpeg) [ + ](https://m.facebook.com/289655695515/) ![Eureka Public Schools](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/Eureka%20PS-1.png) [ + ](https://lchigh.net/) ![Eureka Youth Sports League](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/Eureka%20Youth%20Sports%20League.png) [ + ](https://www.eureka-mt.com/index.php/eureka-youth-sports-league) ## Seven Core Principles Our Seven Core Principles keep us connected to our organizational “why” – the true spirit and purpose of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. ![Community Icon](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Icons/Spring%20Up%20Icon_community.svg) ### Be Positive We support, encourage, and inspire each other to see and grow the good in our community. ![Target Icon](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Icons/Spring%20Up%20Icon_target.svg) ### Be Present We honor the voice and experience of our youth and community and listen respectfully to concerns and ideas. ![Microscope Icon](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Icons/Spring%20Up%20Icon_microscope.svg) ### Be Perceptive We identify and correct misperceptions as a way to move ourselves and our community forward. ![Stairs with Goal Icon](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Icons/Spring%20Up%20Icon_stairs-flag.svg) ### Be Purposeful We connect community resources in ways that support youth, strengthen families and expand opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. ![Diamond Icon](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Icons/Spring%20Up%20Icon_diamond.svg) ### Be Perfected We strive to do and be our best - continually adapting and improving. ![Lightbulb Icon](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Icons/Spring%20Up%20Icon_lightbulb.svg) ### Be Proactive We anticipate potential challenges and work together to seek positive and creative solutions. ![Torch Icon](https://springuptv.org/hubfs/2022%20Spring%20Up%20Tobacco%20Valley%20Website/Icons/Spring%20Up%20Icon_torch.svg) ### Be Passionate We enthusiastically support and celebrate youth, families and community. ## Our Team #### Vel Shaver Lincoln County Unite for Youth Project Director #### Maggie Anderson Spring Up Project Coordinator, CTC Facilitator #### Josh Brown CTC Process Facilitator and Project Coordinator *Parent and Faith Sectors* #### Joel Graves Core Team – Spring Up Tobacco Valley Champion, Community Board Maintenance Work Group *Education Sector* #### Marissa Hepner Core Team – Community Outreach and PR, Work Group Lead *Parent, Healthcare, and Community Based Organization Sectors* #### Denikka Miller Core Team – Community Resource Assessment, Community Outreach and PR Work Groups *Parent and Education Sectors* #### Deanna Hanley Community Resource Assessment, Community Outreach, and Youth Involvement Work Groups *Parent Sector* #### Cari Lucy Core Team – Community Resource Assessment and Community Outreach Workgroups *Parent and Education Sectors* #### Michael Lancaster Core Team – Youth Involvement, Community Outreach and PR Work Groups *Parent and Business Sectors* #### Josh Letcher Community Board Maintenance Work Group *Government Sector* ### Contact Spring Up Tobacco Valley Get in touch with our team