By Leslie Thatcher for KPCW (Jan. 23, 2o25)

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By Laura Modena for TownLift (Jan. 21, 2025)

Mountain Mediation, a key provider of alternative dispute resolution services in the Wasatch Back, has launched a Family Mediation Pilot Program to help families resolve conflicts such as divorce, separation, and child custody issues in a peaceful, constructive manner. The program is funded by a 2024 Women’s Giving Fund grant from the Park City Community Foundation.

“Mediation offers a constructive path for families navigating challenging conflicts, such as divorce or child custody disputes,” said Gretchen Lee, Mountain Mediation’s executive director. “Our Family Mediation Pilot Program empowers families to resolve these issues fairly, respectfully, and with lasting solutions. This program will make mediation more accessible to families in our community and foster communication through difficult transitions. We are excited to see the positive impact it will have.”

The program is supported by a team of four experienced mediators with over 50 years of combined expertise in family law and mediation. Anne A. Cameron, Mindi Hansen, Natalie J. Malovich, Ph.D., and Shane Marx will guide families through the mediation process to reach agreements prioritizing the best interests of all involved.

To ensure accessibility, Mountain Mediation offers family mediation services an a sliding scale for families who meet specific income criteria.  Their small claims court mediations and landlord/tenant mediations are free.

Mountain Mediation’s mission extends beyond family mediation. The nonprofit works to prevent conflict, resolve disputes, and enhance communication within the community. Its initiatives include a landlord/tenant eviction diversion program, communication training for schools and organizations, and community conversations.

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By Park Record Staff (Jan. 16, 2025)

Mountain Mediation, a provider of alternative dispute resolution services in the Wasatch Back, announced the launch of their Family Mediation Pilot Program.

The program is designed to help families resolve conflicts such as divorce, separation, and child custody without resorting to litigation.

The pilot program is supported by a 2024 Women’s Giving Fund grant through the Park City Community Foundation.

“Mediation offers a constructive path for families navigating challenging conflicts, such as divorce or child custody disputes,” said Mountain Mediation Executive Director Gretchen Lee. “Our Family Mediation Pilot Program empowers families to resolve these issues fairly, respectfully, and with lasting solutions. This program will make mediation more accessible to families in our community and foster communication through difficult transitions. We are excited to see the positive impact it will have.”

The program is led by four mediators with more than 50 years combined experience in family law and mediation, according to Mountain Mediation. They are Anne A. Cameron, Mindi Hansen, Natalie J. Malovich, Ph.D., and Shane Marx.

Mountain Mediation’s family mediations are offered at a reduced cost to families who meet certain income criteria. For more information about the Family Mediation Pilot Program, visit MountainMediationCenter.org/family-mediation or call them at 435-336-0060.

Mountain Mediation’s mission is to bring people together to prevent conflict, resolve disputes, and improve communication for a more inclusive community. The nonprofit provides mediation services, landlord/tenant education, communication training, and community conversations.

Mountain Mediation has developed a landlord/tenant eviction diversion program and also offers communication trainings to help individuals, organizations, schools and businesses engage in constructive dialogue and manage and resolve conflicts.

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Article by Megan Fleming Hytjan for PCCF (June 24, 2024)

Park City Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Fund is Granting Out $125,000 and Members Can Vote for the Winner Until July 8 

Park City, Utah (Monday, June 24, 2024) – Park City Community Foundation is proud to announce the three finalists for its annual Women’s Giving Fund grant. The 2024 finalists include People’s Health Clinic, Mountain Mediation Center, and Summit Community Gardens + EATS. 

The finalists will be awarded a total of $125,000 at the annual Grant Celebration on July 10, with one organization getting the high-impact grant and the other two receiving smaller gifts. Women’s Giving Fund members are asked to cast their vote for the high-impact grant now through July 8, 2024.  

Since its inception, Park City Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Fund has worked to benefit the lives of women+ and children in Park City and Summit County. The group includes over 2,100 local women, girls, and those who identify as women. Members meet throughout the year at various gatherings and have collectively granted $383,000 to make a positive difference in the community. The annual grant amount has continued to grow over the Women’s Giving Fund’s ten-year history. This year’s total of $125,000 is the most the group has ever given out, increasing its impact by $25,000 from last year.  

“We are thrilled to have three wonderful nonprofits offering critical support to women+ and children in Summit County,” said Anna Frachou, Women’s Giving Fund Steering Committee Chair. “In the United States, the Women & Girls Index has shown that only 2% of charitable giving goes to organizations focused on women and girls. We know the generative and positive benefits of uplifting women, and we are grateful for the opportunity to amplify the impact of these great organizations with the collective funds from many passionate local women+.” 

The 2024 grant finalists have submitted proposals that will positively impact woman and children. If selected for the high-impact grant, each of the finalists has proposed a project: 

• People’s Health Clinic will provide urgent reproductive health needs for uninsured community members and improve health outcomes for vulnerable women and children through family planning education, contraception access, prenatal care, and postpartum support. 

• Mountain Mediation Center will provide low-income families with services to navigate housing stability and family conflicts. This will happen through landlord/tenant and domestic mediation programs that prevent eviction and homelessness and provide a path forward for women facing divorce. 

• Summit Community Gardens + EATS will instill lifelong healthy eating habits and provide 1-2 servings of fruits and vegetables to more than 2,000 local school-aged children through hands-on cooking, nutrition, and gardening programs. 

Members can vote and learn about each of the finalist’s grant proposals at https://parkcitycf.org/votewgf/. Voting will close on July 8, and the high-impact grantee will be announced at the annual grant celebration on July 10 at Red Pine Lodge at The Canyons. Park City Community Foundation thanks Park City Mountain supported though Vail Resorts EpicPromise for sponsoring the event. 

Additionally, the three finalists will be at the monthly Women’s Giving Fund coffee meet-up to answer questions on Thursday, June 27, 9:30am at Lucky Ones in the Park City Library.  

Women’s Giving Fund is an initiative of Park City Community Foundation that includes nearly 2,200 members who make high-impact grants to help local women and children in need. Women become members for life by making a one-time $1,000 contribution to the fund, which is endowed by the Community Foundation and provides grants to local nonprofits from its earnings in perpetuity. Learn more about Park City Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Fund or become a member at https://parkcitycf.org/womensgivingfund 

About Park City Community Foundation – The Community Foundation plays a vital role in solving the most challenging problems in Park City. We care for and invest in our people, place, and culture by bringing together local nonprofits, donors, and community leaders to contribute financial resources and innovative ideas to benefit all the people of Park City—now and in the future. As the home of Live PC Give PC, Women’s Giving Fund, Youth United, Zero Food Waste, and other important initiatives, the Community Foundation has brought millions of dollars to the greater Park City community and Summit County. Learn more about donating, volunteering, fundraising and getting involved at parkcitycf.org. 

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