Utah Lags Behind Other States In State-Funded Preschool Access
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) recently published its State of Preschool 2022 report. Nationally, 32% of 4-year old children are enrolled in state-funded preschool. Here in Utah,…
2022 Solomon Fund Impact Report
We recently announced that Park City Community Foundation’s 2023 Solomon Fund grants supported 22 organizations to the tune of $200,010. These 22 organizations are championing equity and diversity by giving…
Eagle County Colorado Early Childhood Investments
Eagle County, Colorado continues to invest local public dollars from their general fund to support their Early Childhood Providers in several ways including salary supplements, subsidies for providers who provide…
This Provider Appreciation Day®, Let’s Show Our Appreciation By Investing In Childcare
Today is national childcare Provider Appreciation Day®. As the Director of the Early Childhood Alliance, I see the impact that providers can and do have in our community. But, without…
THREE WAYS TO OWN A GONDOLA CABIN
BE A HERO. OWN A GONDOLA. SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & CARE. An epic opportunity! Purchase a piece of ski history while investing in Park City’s future. This summer, Park City Mountain…
Supporting Parents In Summit County
Summit County parents benefit from two fantastic home-visiting programs: Welcome Baby and Parents as Teachers. The holistic, two-generation home-visiting approach is defined as follows: “Early childhood home visiting is a…
CONNECT to Operate Mental Wellness Alliance
Local Organizations Offering Mental Health Services Collaborate to Implement Comprehensive Strategic Plan Addressing Mental Wellness and Substance Abuse Issues in Summit and Wasatch Counties
Our Families Need A Hero
Speak up for early childcare and education! Summit County families, childcare providers, and our local economy desperately need our support as our early childcare sector faces a financial crisis. Federal…
Park City Community Foundation’s Climate Fund Focuses on Waste Diversion and Reduction to Have the Greatest Local Impact on Slowing Climate Change
In partnership with community leaders, the Climate Fund aims to eliminate food waste in the Summit County landfill by 2030. Park City, UT – April 24, 2023 – Park City…
22 Local Organizations, Including 5 New Organizations, Receive Funding to Increase Access to Sports and Recreation
Solomon Fund Helps to Create an Inclusive Community Park City Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 Solomon Fund Grantees. Over $200,000 in grants will go to 22 local…
Chasing Water: A Community Climate Conversation with Pete McBride
Please join Park City Community Foundation for an inspiring and educational event about climate change, water, nature, and activism with Pete McBride, the acclaimed National Geographic photographer and filmmaker who…
President Biden’s Proposed Budget Calls For An Additional $14.9 Billion Investment In Universal Preschool And Affordable Childcare
President Biden’s proposed budget includes almost $15 billion in additional funding for early care and education. The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Justification of…