Clark’s Christmas Foundation, established in 2023 and named after founder Kelli Klunder’s dog, Clark, wants all children in Park City to have a magical holiday season.

From July 1 through July 19, the foundation will hold an opportunity drawing to raise funds for Christmas presents for local children in need. Participants can the drawing by scanning a QR code or visiting the foundation’s website, clarkschristmas.org. Tickets are priced at $15 for one, $25 for two, and $30 for three. The drawing will close on July 19 at 8 p.m.

“We chose to do this drawing online so that all the proceeds will go to the children we are serving,” Klunder said.

Clark’s Christmas Foundation will present the “Twelve Days of Christmas” series on social media to further engage the community and highlight their 11 partners. Starting July 7, the foundation each day will feature a local business that has partnered with the cause. Followers can look forward to heartwarming stories, special offers, and other ways these businesses are contributing to making the holiday season a little brighter.

Hearth and Hill, a local restaurant, is also contributing to the fundraising efforts by launching a special drink in August called “Clark’s Sunny Sleigh Ride.” The cocktail features local Waterpocket’s Temple of the Moon Gin, a housemade lemongrass-rosemary shrub, Clearwater Distilling’s “Josephine” Eau de Vie, and sparkling water. Hearth and Hill will donate a portion of the proceeds to Clark’s Christmas Foundation.

Last year, the foundation sponsored 85 children They are aiming to surpass last year by raising $20,000 to $25,000 to help more families.

“I have nephews and nieces and I really love to buy kids Christmas presents, and I wanted to do that locally, but I could not find resources to do what I wanted in Park City and Summit County,” Klunder said. “There are so many families who need it. Yes, we live in a very affluent town, but there are still families out there that need our support, especially during the holiday times.”

Individuals can donate money directly through the foundation’s website, where they also have the option to sponsor a child. By sponsoring a child, donors will get a wishlist and the opportunity to shop for specific gifts, ensuring the children’s holiday wishes come true.

Families in need or individuals who would like to receive assistance from Clark’s Christmas Foundation can visit the foundation’s website and fill out the application, which opens in September.

For more information or to participate in the drawing, visit clarkschristmas.org.