Give Today!




$500 $100 $50 $25 $ Other




Title Image
  |   staff

Welcome, Julia!

We are thrilled to welcome a new member to the Spark team! In January 2024, Julia Sistachs joined Spark as our Events Management Intern. After an incredible few months, we're excited to share that Julia will be continuing her Spark journey as a part time...

Read More
24 June
3
  |   chicago, community programs, events, organization, We Grow Chicago

Unity Day: Beautify and Celebrate with the Englewood Community

Spark’s partner organization, We Grow Chicago, is continually seeking solutions to poverty and disinvestment while empowering the broader community of West Englewood. Thanks to the incredible work of We Grow Chicago, initiatives and programs provide resources and create opportunities for community members. The Inspiration Lab,...

Read More
01 April
1
  |   #graduation4all, #inspired, community programs, education, organization, social good, Uncategorized, zambia

Charting Success: How Hope Community School Empowers Students to Excel

        At Hope Community School, vulnerable students receive incredible educational opportunities that change lives. Dedicated educators, staff, and Spark volunteers inspire students to learn, grow, and dream about their futures. Hope prepares its students for success in and out of the classroom;...

Read More
15 February
1
  |   community programs, education, nicaragua

Crafting Futures: How Las Tias Nurtures Entrepreneurial Spirits Through Vocational Excellence

        In Nicaragua, pathways to self-sufficiency are created and supported by Spark's partner organization: Las Tias. At Las Tias, vocational training and programs provide long-lasting benefits to individuals, families, and communities. The foundational saying of Las Tias- “No al trabajo infantil, ¡si...

Read More
10 January
1
  |   community programs, education, mexico, nicaragua, technology literacy, We Grow Chicago, zambia

Bright Minds, Bright Futures: The Transformative Power of Education

        At Spark Ventures, we are committed to our mission of providing sustainable solutions to lift communities out of poverty and empower future leaders. Education is an essential part of Spark’s mission because it is key to individual sustainability, helping to break...

Read More
04 December
1
  |   community programs, mexico, social entrepreneurship, social good, Uncategorized, women's empowerment

Recicla San Pancho: Ecological Sustainability at Entreamigos

Entreamigos has a widespread impact on the personal community of San Pancho, but their reach continues to extend even further. For over ten years, Entreamigos has partnered with universities in Mexico, the United States, and Europe to provide internship opportunities to college students. For six...

Read More
28 September
0
  |   community programs, education, healthcare, mental health, nutrition, partnership trip, technology literacy, travel, women's empowerment, zambia

Spark Signature Travel Experiences: The 2023 Educator Empowerment Initiative

      For over fifteen years, Spark Ventures has brought travelers to our international and local partners in Zambia, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chicago to see our work in action. Spark’s Signature Travel Experiences are culturally empowering, mutually beneficial, and focused on lasting impact. At...

Read More
25 August
0
  |   mexico, staff

Welcome, Indira: Entreamgios’ New Director

        Entreamigos, Spark’s partner in San Pancho, Mexico, has been blessed with incredible leadership and staff. Since 2006, Entreamigos has dedicated themselves to San Pancho’s youth and their families. Through environmentalism, women’s and youth programming, Entreamigos has and continues to empower the...

Read More
27 June
0