Join Us in Supporting Park City's Nonprofits – November 7th, 2025!
Our local day of giving and celebration, Live PC Give PC's 24-hours of online community giving is the perfect way to recognize and support the incredible nonprofits that help shape Park City into the amazing town it is!
Live Like Sam is Summit & Wasatch Counties' Premier Youth Well-Being and Prevention Nonprofit through Positive Programming
The Live Like Sam Foundation honors the life and legacy of Sam Jackenthal by inspiring youth from all backgrounds to embrace self-awareness, courage, kindness, leadership, and joy. Through our educational programs, we empower youth to develop a strong sense of self, character, purpose, and community, equipping them with the tools to thrive in all aspects of life.
Park City Youth's Mental, Emotional & Social Health Statistics
68% of Park City High School students experienced moderate to high depressive symptoms.
In Utah, more than 400,000 youth have mental health needs.
44% of Park City High School students had moderate to high mental health treatment needs.
Uplifting Summit & Wasatch County youth and teens by teaching essential well-being and life skills
Youth Well-being & Life Skills Programs
For Grades K-12
While the mental health crisis is prevalent in Summit County, our programs equip young people with the tools and life skills needed to live a more fulfilled life. From engaging activities and lessons to supportive peer groups, Live Like Sam offers a holistic approach to our youth’s mental wellness.
Positive Mental Wellness
Empowering Youth Through Positive Programming
Live Like Sam is a nonprofit mental health organization in Park City, Utah that teaches local youth about the power of mindfulness techniques and community to build a life they desire. We strive to build up our youth’s self-awareness, courage, leadership, kindness, and joy while fostering a dedication to service to others. Encouraging everyone to live like Sam lived.
Influencing the lives and character of youth in our community to strengthen their passions.
Our 2025 Live PC Give PC Goal
$60,000
We're aiming high and dreaming BIG! Will you help us reach our goal?
Our Partners
All of this wouldn't be possible without our amazing partners. We'd like to thank each and every one of them for supporting Live Like Sam and making a significant difference in the lives of our youth. Thank you!
US Ski Snowboard
Utah Olympic Legacy
Park City Mountain / Vail Resorts
Woodward
Black Diamond
Ski Utah
Park City Education Foundation
Christian Center of Park City
Deer Valley
SOS Outreach
Big Brothers Big Sisters
PCSS
Youth Sports Alliance
USASA
Cole Sport
Winter Sports School
Mountain Trails Foundation
Basin Recreation
Picabo Street Academy
Utah State University
Vessel Kitchen
Flying Aces
Park City Community Foundation
Park City Chamber
Armada
Changing the Game Project
Communities that Care
PCTV
Athletic Republic
Kaleidoscope
USANA
Switchback Sports
Park City Signs
The Onsite Foundation
Spigot Design
Cinch
Proforma
Shannon Bahrke
Amp Human
Park City Gardens
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The gold handprint is Sam's. It represents Sam holding up his community, his lasting legacy and his continued inspiration to many.
