Park City Cares Foundation donates $800 to Rhinelander Fab Lab

The Park City Cares Foundation has announced it has made contributions totaling $6,500, reinforcing its commitment to education and community support. This includes $5,000 for local schools and $1,500 for scholarships, aligning with the Foundation’s mission of enhancing communities through financial literacy and education.

As part of this initiative, the Rhinelander Fab Lab has been gifted $800 to acquire a new industrial garment press, “a crucial upgrade from their aging press from the early 2000s, poised to revolutionize their production capabilities for greater efficiency and productivity,” according to a Park City Cares press release.

 The Merrill Fab Lab received $2,250 for a portable CNC machine, designed for use in multiple schools. 

This addition complements the high school’s larger CNC machine and offers younger students valuable exposure and hands-on experience, fostering their tech skills. 

Similarly, the Tomahawk Fab Lab was granted $1,950 for a heat press, enabling custom T-shirt production. They intend to sell these shirts to raise funds for more equipment and upgrades. Additionally, the lab is developing an online ordering system for 2024, enhancing efficiency and business prospects, the release states.

 Jack Mikunda, president of the Park City Cares Foundation, expressed enthusiasm for these impactful donations.

“We are immensely proud to support our local schools and students by providing resources that enhance their access to cutting-edge technologies,” he said. “This aligns seamlessly with our mission to foster financial literacy and educational growth within our communities.”

For more information, and ways to contribute, visit www.parkcitycu.org/park-city-cares-foundation.