Park City Community Foundation

Happy International Day of Zero Waste! In observance of today, let us tell you about our Zero Food Waste Initiative ???? Park City Community Foundation launched Zero Food Waste because food waste is one of our biggest, most solvable climate challenges. It’s simple, achievable, and something we can take action on right now—without waiting on government policies or massive infrastructure changes. ?? Why does food waste matter? ? Food waste in landfills = significant methane emissions, a greenhouse gas far worse than CO?. ?? Nearly 50% of Summit County’s landfill space is taken up by food waste. A new lined cell will cost taxpayers $3.5M next year—but if we divert all food waste, we could save $1.47M annually and extend the landfill’s lifespan by decades. ? How do we fix this? Park City Community Foundation is leading the charge, bringing the right people together, launching a new waste diversion program, and tracking progress to create a replicable model for other communities. Summit County and Park City have already signed the Zero Food Waste Compact, and we’re working to expand efforts county-wide. ?? Join the movement! - https://lnkd.in/eMBUMmsw We’re teaming up with residents, businesses, and local leaders to create a community-driven effort to keep food waste from our landfills and valuable nutrients in the cycle. Small everyday changes can lead to big impact—and together, we’re showing that climate solutions don’t have to be complicated. They just need to start with us. ??

Shoutout to all the Women's Giving Fund members who showed up to help us prepare Easter baskets for the preschoolers at Holy Cross Ministries yesterday! And a big thank you to all of the members who purchased items from our Amazon wish list for this service project. ????????

Last week, Park City Council unanimously agreed to add $300,000 for the childcare program in next fiscal year’s budget! ?? This means that funding for the Needs Based Childcare Scholarship Program, which was set to run out of money at the end of 2025, will extend through June of 2026. There are over 100 children in the program, all of whom come from families that either live or work in Park City. ?? Park City Community Foundation, through our Early Childhood Alliance, has been advocating for more access to childcare in our community, as it's incredibly important for maintaining a thriving workforce. Overhead costs of the program are covered by a grant from Early Childhood Alliance, so all public funding goes straight to helping families in the program. ???? This is just the first step as more conversations about childcare access in Park City are in the works, and the budget still needs approval, but we're incredibly grateful to the council for funding such an important program. ???? ??Read the full story for more information on the council's decision and the childcare program from KPCW here: https://lnkd.in/gGP39DE7

Our CEO and Executive Director Peer Forum just held its first session with 13 new participants after a successful first year of the forum in 2024. ?? We are so excited to welcome these nonprofit leaders and see how they all grow and learn from one another. ???????? The participants are: ??Maggie AbuHaidar – Wasatch Immigration Project ??Lora Anthony – Mountain Trails Foundation ??Diane Bernhardt – Hope Alliance ??Emmie Gardner – Holy Cross Ministries ??Jason Glidden – MOUNTAINLANDS COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST ??Christie Hind – Park City Ski & Snowboard ??Lewis Kogan – Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter ??Alejandra Lara – Equellness ??Meredith Lavitt – Song Summit Foundation ??Steven Richardson – Christian Center of Park City ??Jocelyn Scudder – Arts Council of Park City | Summit County ??Katy Wang – Park City Film ??Mia Yue – Wasatch Trails Foundation ??Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gjwuj62x

?? Join Us for the Board & Donor Speaker Series: Purposeful Living, Purposeful Giving ?? Are you looking to make a greater impact with your time, skills, and financial resources? On Thursday, April 10th, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. MDT, the Park City Community Foundation is hosting an interactive discussion at the Blair Education Center in Park City. Led by experienced nonprofit leaders Becky Crowe and Jen Holleran, this session will provide a framework for aligning personal values with meaningful philanthropic activities. Discover pathways to becoming a change-maker in your community and beyond. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and explore how purposeful living can translate into lasting positive impact. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gv59Wszs or use the link in our bio! #PurposefulLiving #Philanthropy #CommunityImpact #ParkCityEvents

JUST ONE MONTH until the Women's Giving Fund Book Discussion event hosted by Park City Library! ????? This year's speaker is Lane Moore, author of "You Will Find Your People," a book about establishing meaningful adult friendships. Bring a friend and enjoy an engaging conversation with Lane Moore, followed by a book signing in the community room. While you’re there, stop by our friendship bracelet-making station and create a fun keepsake to take home. ????? This event is open to everyone, not just Women's Giving Fund members, so find a copy of "You Will Find Your People" at the library or Dolly's Bookstore and start reading if you haven't yet! ?? ?? Thursday, April 24 ?? 6PM private Women's Giving Fund reception; 7-9PM book discussion and more. ?? Park City Library ??: Register for the free event here: https://lnkd.in/gqJVAeXu?

Waste Less Solutions (WLS) was started in Salt Lake City in 2018 and has “rescued” 1,276 tons and $4.6 million worth of food since its inception, meaning they take surplus, edible food from businesses and events, and connect it with nonprofits that are working to feed people. This simple solution helps those who are food insecure while also reducing waste and food scraps from entering our landfills. ???????????? Back in July of 2024, Park City Community Foundation’s Climate Fund made a grant to WLS to expand their footprint in Summit County. The team is ready to roll and is looking for businesses and organizations to work with. ???? ??Want to get involved? Learn how to become a food donor, a partner organization, or sign up to be a future volunteer/rescuer here: https://lnkd.in/g29s7re5

????Applications for this year’s Equity Advancement Cohort are DUE THIS FRIDAY! A 2.5-day training led by Center for Equity & Inclusion’s Hanif Fazal and Park City Community Foundation’s Diego Zegarra and Sarah MacCarthy will kick off this 6-month long opportunity in mid-May. In that period, we will meet an additional five times to discuss best practices for our community, common challenges faced, learn from case studies, and share our own journeys. Participants will examine and understand tools to apply and increase equity within their own organizations. ???????? ??Please apply by this Friday, March 21. ??Link to apply here: https://lnkd.in/g2CpH8m7

?? Happy St. Patrick's Day ?? In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, let’s celebrate by going green in more ways than one! ?? At Park City Community Foundation, we’re working hard to keep food waste out of landfills and ensure valuable resources stay in use. Thanks to our incredible supporters, we’re turning sustainability into real impact—because when we work together, our community is the true pot of gold! ??? Let’s keep the green in St. Patrick’s Day and in our planet! ????

We are fortunate to live, work, and play in a beautiful and tight-knit community. Thank you to Park City Mountain and Vail Resorts EpicPromise for sponsoring the 2025 First Tracks ski morning and breakfast! ???? ??Photo credits to the wonderful Tanzi Propst!