Wine 2024
ZAMBIA
NICARAGUA
MEXICO
CHICAGO
Event
The Arbory
2219 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Limited street parking is available, please consider
using a rideshare service or public transportation.
Wine, Dine & Program 5:30 - 8:30 PM
DJ & After Party 8:30 - 10:30 PM
Cocktail Attire
Tickets on sale until March 29, 2024
Event Sponsors
Event Speakers
Jason Kuker
Associate Board Chair
Martell Collins
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, We Grow Chicago
Aneil Baron
Associate Board Member
Erika Yesenia Rodriguez Ramirez
Entrepreneur, Entreamigos, Mexico (Virtual)
Chimfwembe Ng’oma
Head Teacher, Hope Community School, Zambia
Daniel Somarriba
Student, Las Tias, Nicaragua (Virtual)
Planting Seeds of Sustainability Today,
Harvesting Dreams Tomorrow
Sixteen years ago, Spark Ventures planted a seed — a commitment to provide sustainable solutions to lift communities out of poverty and empower future leaders. Today, we’re as determined as ever to continue growing that seed together.
Our 2024 Wine & Dine event is an opportunity for us to come together once again to continue making a meaningful impact at our partner organizations. With a focus on sustaining individuals, organizations, and the environment, we empower communities with education, nutrition, healthcare and jobs.
Join us for an unforgettable evening and support Spark and our partners who are planting seeds of sustainability today — and harvesting dreams tomorrow!
What’s Included?
Our Wine & Dine event will feature sparks of inspiration and celebration, making our evening truly one to remember.
- Reconnect with familiar faces and meet new like-minded Spark supporters.
- Satisfy your appetite with hors d’oeuvres and a delicious buffet meal from Lula Cafe, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant.
- Sip on Spark’s “Partner Paloma” signature cocktail, or a selection of wine and beer.
- Feel inspired by thought-provoking stories from our partner organizations.
- Bid on live auction items (and experience the thrill of friendly competition).
- Enter for a chance to win one of our specially curated raffle baskets.
- Capture snapshots with other Spark supporters in our photobooth.
- Sit back and enjoy DJ Cymba from the We Grow Chicago community (or show off your dance moves if you’re feeling brave).
We look forward to seeing you at our fully in-person event. Thank you for supporting the impactful work we do in Zambia, Nicaragua, Mexico and Chicago!
Please note: You don’t need to be present to participate in the raffle (stay tuned on social media for more information).
Raffle
A Long Weekend in Mexico to Visit Entreamigos with Spark*
OR a $2,000 travel credit towards any Spark trip
Tickets: $25 for 1, $60 for 3, $100 for 5
*Mexico 4 Days | Nicaragua 5 Days | Zambia 10 Days
*Airfare not included *For one person *Use by 2026
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Board of Directors
Michael Campbell (Chair), Julie Tafel Klaus (Vice Chair), Doak Elliott (Co-Treasurer), Tumsheen Qureshi (Co-Treasurer), Julie Cook (Secretary), Scott Barbeau (Co-Founder), Constance Benrud, Sue Bernstein, Richard Johnson (Co-Founder), Jennifer Kim, Vicki Kraft, Lisa Madonia, Patti O’Neil, Kristin Schrepferman (Executive Director), Leon Reed, Kathy Wolf
Events Committee
Constance Benrud, Sue Bernstein, Jeff Breaden, Michael Campbell, Julie Cook, Kevin Cook, Katie Gustafson (Event & Communications Manager), Jennifer Kim, Julie Tafel Klaus, Lee Kuker, Lisa Madonia, Kristin Schrepferman (Executive Director), Colton Stombaugh, Cassandra Wade, Kathy Wolf, Katie Casey
Associate Board
Ashley Bailey, Aneil Baron, Julie Cook, Katie Gustafson, Jason Kuker (Associate Board Chair), Harli Thompson, Mary Mallon, Hailey Radakovitz, Kitsy Smith, Cassandra Wade