Each one of Spark's grassroots partners is extremely unique. But no matter the location, the culture, or the environment, there’s one very special thing they all have in common: the people and their desire for a deeper connection to their communities and the world around them. We'd like...
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At this year’s Fall Gala, we honored a very special member of our Spark family with our first ever Global Service Award. This award recognizes individuals whose service to the Spark Ventures community has gone above and beyond in unique and inspiring ways. For the...
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For the past ten years, North Park University has partnered with Spark Ventures and Hope Community School. Every May, North Park students travel to Ndola to facilitate a 3-day health clinic for the students of Hope School. The clinic is meant to assess and treat...
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We are so thrilled to introduce Spark Ventures' new board member - Julie Cook. Julie has been a long-time Spark supporter and events committee member. Check out this interview to learn more about her history with Spark and what she's passionate about: What initially motivated you...
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Since its inception in 2007, Spark Ventures has provided access to resources that were once out of reach and opportunities to children who deserve a chance to reach their full potential. Our sustainable outlook on education is lifting communities out of poverty and changing lives...
Read MoreThe community of Twapia continues to be impacted across generations. We are excited to introduce you to W.O.W., Twapia's Women of Worth! W.O.W. The Women of Worth, “W.O.W.”, Group was formed to fulfill nutritional, healthcare, emotional and social needs of Twapia’s elderly women and to help them...
Read MoreThank you for being a member of the Spark family in 2018! Please enjoy this year-end video as we reflect on the memories made and the lives forever changed. You are a vital part of the important work we are doing to transform communities around...
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At the beginning of 2018, The Hope Community School Vegetable Farm was just a dream in the making. A new project at our partner organization in Zambia, intended to create growth not only of beautiful vegetables, but growth within the community as well. This hope...
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Spark Ventures has a number of ways for supporters to get more involved. In addition to our Board of Directors, we also have an Associate Board and a Young Professionals of Spark (YPS) group. We sat down with two of our emerging leaders (Alyson Marguerat...
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We are so excited to introduce you to our newest team member, Gwyn Thomas, taking on the role of Marketing & Events Manager. She joined the team in mid-July and is extremely enthusiastic to play a part in the planning and implementation of Spark's events and...
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