Youth United

Access to sports, activities, and belonging for all kids.

Investment + All Kids + Activities = Community & Belonging

Formerly known as Solomon Fund and RISE Fund, Youth United is the unified program that offers school-age children and teens in Park City and Summit County access to sports, recreation, clubs, camps, and extracurricular activities.

The goal of Youth United is to foster a sense of belonging among local youth and strengthen connections between community members. With Youth United, there are no limits to the many opportunities in our area to play, learn, grow, and belong. Youth United harnesses the potential of local youth for the good of our community and future generations.

Who's It For

Who's It For

Youth United is for Latina/o/x kids, BIPOC kids, and kids of any background who are navigating any financial constraints. It's for kids who would like to try something new or develop expertise in a sport or activity. It's for the hardworking families of our community so they can know their children have opportunities. No one is turned away.

What It Is

What It Is

At the Pre-K-8th grade level, Youth United kids participate in everything from soccer, skiing, boxing, and mountain biking to dance and theater. At the high school level, teens take part in everything offered at Park City High School, like basketball, cheerleading, debate, Model UN, and more. Through these experiences, kids from all backgrounds become friends and feel a sense of accomplishment and belonging.

The Impact

The Impact

Youth United has successfully grown Latino student participation in sports and recreation up to 18%, which more accurately reflects our local demographics. The participants' families are also connected to important community resources, like healthcare, legal support, and housing.

See our reports on 6+ years of success

How It Works

How It Works

Youth United is a key initiative of Park City Community Foundation. Generous donors provide the funds, and we distribute grants to various partners who want to provide scholarships to youth. The Community Foundation has dedicated staff who operate Youth United, convening partners and families through Spanish communications, community outreach events, and registration for activities.

Want to Sign Up?

Sign Up

Interested in signing up your child for a program? Contact José Chacón at 385-450-8291or jose@parkcitycf.org.

Email José

Inscribir

¿Interesado en inscribir a su niño en un programa? Póngase en contacto con José Chacón al 385-450-8291o jose@parkcitycf.org.

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Financial Support

If you are a Park City High School student interested in receiving financial support for sports and extracurricular activities, please fill out the registration form.

Registration form

Partner Organizations

Youth United partners with 30+ local organizations and businesses as well as Park City High School's teams and clubs.

Partner organizations provide activities, classes, camps, extracurriculars, and equipment to Youth United participants. They believe in making their programs equitable and receive grants from Youth United.

Become a partner

Caring Donors

This amazing initiative would never happen without the generosity of our community and donors. Many sports and extracurricular activities are incredibly expensive. For example, cheerleading costs $1,250 a year. Youth United needs ongoing financial support to sustain our positive impact. Please consider making an investment in your community.

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“Our goal is to see children of different backgrounds sitting together in the lunchroom. All children should feel like they belong. We are a very privileged community and together we can ensure that ALL children are included in ALL activities.”

“Our goal is to see children of different backgrounds sitting together in the lunchroom. All children should feel like they belong. We are a very privileged community and together we can ensure that ALL children are included in ALL activities.”

~ Beano Solomon, founder of Solomon Fund, (now Youth United)

“Every student should have the opportunity to thrive and be successful. I am committed to closing the gaps created by systems that impede opportunities for all students to do the things they want.”

“Every student should have the opportunity to thrive and be successful. I am committed to closing the gaps created by systems that impede opportunities for all students to do the things they want.”

~ Molly Efrusy, co-founder of RISE Fund (now Youth United)

“Youth United invests in kids who our systems have not historically supported in being successful. We are changing that by creating more access to sports and extracurricular activities.”

“Youth United invests in kids who our systems have not historically supported in being successful. We are changing that by creating more access to sports and extracurricular activities.”

~ José Chacón, Equity and Access Manager, Park City Community Foundation

“We are working to improve outcomes for every local student, particularly students of color and bilingual students who have not had access to opportunities they want to try.”

“We are working to improve outcomes for every local student, particularly students of color and bilingual students who have not had access to opportunities they want to try.”

~ Shelly Gillwald, Executive Director, Park City Soccer

“Ballet West is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the Park City Community Foundation to welcome, support, and integrate students from low-income families with multicultural backgrounds into arts activities in Park City.”

“Ballet West is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the Park City Community Foundation to welcome, support, and integrate students from low-income families with multicultural backgrounds into arts activities in Park City.”

~ Allison Debona, Prinicpal, Ballet West

News & Impact

Youth United T-Shirt Contest Winner: Isabella Escobar

  Isabella Escobar, a recent graduate of Park City High School, won the 2024 Youth United T-Shirt Contest with a design her and her uncle collaborated on. Park City Community Foundation’s Youth United program provides opportunities for local children and teens to participate in sports, recreation, and extracurricular activities. It makes belonging and community connections…

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Latinos in Soccer: What’s the US Model So They’re Not Left Behind

Park City Community Foundation was recently featured in an Aspen Institute article that addresses accessibility and youth sports in the United States. We are excited…

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Dance On: Integration Through Recreation

In mid-August, Stefany, a local Latina teenager, made a strong impression at a dance studio: she has talent! Three months prior, Stefany had attended the…

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Events

Sorry, there are no upcoming Youth United events. Please see our event calendar for all Park City Community Foundation events.