A warm welcome to the newest member of Spark’s Board of Directors, Carol Thompson! We are thrilled to introduce you to the Spark community, Carol! Tell us a bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Iowa. I have a B.A. in Journalism and Sociology from...
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A warm welcome our newest member of Spark’s Board of Directors- Leon Reed! With over 25 years of experience as a science and engineering professional, Leon’s passion for education, his volunteer work with Spark Ventures and Hope Community School, and his...
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We’re honored to welcome this year’s inductees to Spark’s Founders’ Circle. These individuals have reached a significant milestone in giving and have impacted Spark’s mission in unique & inspiring ways. They have put their hearts into supporting our important work and have expanded our impact...
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TODAY A BARBER, TOMORROW...
Read MoreDear Spark Community, Over the past month, we shared that there were several confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Hope community in Zambia, and that Charles Mumba, the Executive Director of Hope, was being treated for COVID-19 in the hospital. Today we have wonderful news to share...
Read MoreDear Spark Community, Over the past two weeks, we’ve sent updates to let you know about several confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Hope community in Zambia, one of whom was Charles Mumba, the Executive Director of Hope. Thank you so much for your many messages...
Read MoreDear Spark Community, Last week we sent an update to let you know that there were several confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Hope community in Zambia. Charles Mumba, the Executive Director of Hope, was one of the people who tested positive. Out of respect for...
Read MoreDear Spark Community, Over the last year, it's been our commitment to keep our supporters updated on how the global pandemic is affecting our partners. Thanks to you, our emergency response fund has provided PPE, sanitation supplies, food and additional program support to our international partners....
Read MoreFriends of Spark, This year has created so many challenges for our partners but has also provided opportunities for growth, creative ways to interact, and new ways to stay connected. We find ourselves in a position of reflection and gratitude as we say goodbye to 2020...
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Dan Marcus, along with Scott Barbeau and Rich Johnson traveled to Zambia in the summer of 2006. The trip was nothing short of life-changing and was the spark that inspired Spark Ventures. For over a decade now, Dan has served on the Spark Ventures Board,...
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