Jolie and Theresa’s Purpose Driven Friendship: Raising the Female Athletes of the Future
When Theresa Sherry moved to Park City in 2020, she became closer with her friend Jolie Iacobelli, who she met years earlier and whose daughter was a member of…
Turning Landfill Methane Challenges into Actionable Hope
Recent reports from outlets like The New York Times and CNN have cast a stark light on the escalating issue of methane emissions from landfills. These findings underscore the urgent…
Solomon and RISE Fund Founders on the Evolution of Youth United
In 2016, Beano Solomon had a vision. She noticed that the participants of local youth ski programs and other extracurricular activities didn’t reflect the demographics of our town, and she…
Youth United Is the New Name for Solomon & RISE Funds
Park City Community Foundation merges its programs that give local kids access to sports, activities, & belonging. Youth United makes belonging and community connections possible for school-aged kids, regardless of their financial circumstances or cultural background.
Apply for the Park City Childcare Scholarship Program
If you’re a parent, you likely understand the woes of finding, securing, and affording high-quality childcare. This is a nationwide issue, but back in June of 2023, Park City Municipal…
Meet Stefani Kimche, a Founding Member of Women’s Giving Fund
As an entrepreneur, mother, and board member at various local nonprofits, Stefani and her daughters have been members of Women’s Giving Fund since it was founded in 2014. Since then,…
Park City Community Foundation Values
Recently our Board and Staff took a deep dive into defining our organizational values. It was a collaborative process to express the driving ethos of how we do our work….
Partially Updated Summit County Childcare Needs Assessment
The Early Childhood Alliance has updated some of the data sources contained within the Summit County Childcare Needs Assessment briefed to the Summit County Council on June 28, 2023. The…
2023 KEEP Entry Scores Continue To Show Opportunity Gaps In School Readiness
The 2023 Kindergarten Entry and Exit (KEEP) entry scores continue to show a disappointing opportunity gap in our Summit and Wasatch County school districts, particularly for our English-language learning students….
Park City Community Foundation’s Climate Fund Releases Strategic Plan to Reach Zero Food Waste 2030 Goal
Elimination of food waste from the landfill locally will reduce environmental harm, save money, and provide a model for other communities. The strategic plan outlines objectives, strategies, and next steps to eliminate food waste from the landfill by 2030.
New Park City Childcare Program is Live
Park City Community Foundation is excited to share that Park City’s new childcare program is now providing needs-based scholarships to local families and providers. Early Childhood Alliance, a community initiative…
Meet Anna Frachou, Women’s Giving Fund Steering Committee Member
Anna Frachou has been involved with Park City Community Foundation for five years, and she is starting her second year on its Women’s Giving Fund Steering Committee in 2024. As…