Community Stories & News

Meet Community Response Fund Grantees

Meet Community Response Fund Grantees

Our Community Response Fund has provided both urgent-phase and stabilization-phase grants to local nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Grants will continue to be made as the community stabilizes…

Social Equity (skiing)

Bringing Social Equity to the Forefront in 2021

For years Park City Community Foundation has been doing the work to help lead the conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion in Summit County. In 2018, the Community Foundation partnered…

Rise Fund

Park City Community Foundation Announces Launch of the RISE Fund

Park City, Utah (January 27, 2021) – Park City Community Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the RISE Fund, an initiative designed to facilitate equitable access opportunities for students…

Remembering Bruce Erickson

Remembering Beloved Community Member, Bruce Erickson

The Community Foundation is saddened to hear of the passing of Bruce Erickson. Bruce and Candy Erickson were an important part of our community.  In lieu of flowers, Bruce’s family…

Women's Giving Fund Impact Summary

Women’s Giving Fund Impact Summary

Purpose of the Women’s Giving Fund Park City Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Fund makes an annual high-impact grant to an organization that serves Summit County women and children. The Women’s…

Staff

We’re Hiring for an Office Manager!

January 5, 2020 – Interested in joining our team? We’re seeking an Office Manager to make everything hum. See the job description and how to apply below. Office Manager, full…

End of Year Message From Katie Wright

End of Year Message From Katie Wright

Dear fellow Community Members,  Whew, 2020 has been a tough year! Although we’re quickly approaching December 31st, the challenges we’ve faced throughout the year as a community have not yet fully dissipated. Covid-19 has forced us…

Six Tips to Maximize Your Dollar During End of Year Giving

Six Tips to Maximize Your Dollar During End of Year Giving

The holiday season is often referred to as the season of giving for a reason. Towards the end of a tough year for many, and with an unforeseeable end ahead,…

Courtney Caplan

Meet Courtney Caplan, the New Women’s Giving Fund Grants Committee Chair

Courtney Caplan has been involved with the Women’s Giving Fund since the program came to fruition back in 2014. Given her past experience on the Community Fund and Solomon Fund grant committees, Rebeca Gonzalez personally requested that Courtney take over the role as…

Summit County Utah

Summit County, Utah and Park City Community Foundation Announce Disbursement of $1 Million in COVID-19 Relief Grants

These grants, awarded to 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in Summit County, seek to support individuals who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

All Hands on Deck for COVID-19

All Hands on Deck for COVID-19

Groceries. Rent. Medicine. Gas. Childcare. One moment many folks could pay the bills, and the next moment they simply could not. This year’s economic shutdown proved what some have long…

Early Childhood Alliance Is an Important Boost for Families

Early Childhood Alliance Is an Important Boost for Families

When Azalea and Wilfredo Carpio lived in Venezuela, they owned a distribution company that provided a secure life for their family. But as the economic crisis there deepened, the business…