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May 15, 2018  /  

CPS Middle School Students and Spark Mentors Celebrate Career Possibilities at Daley Plaza

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Ashley Richardson, Executive Director  [email protected] CHICAGO - May 15, 2018 - Spark will host its third annual Share Your Spark event on June 1, 2018 from 3:00  pm - 5:00 pm at Daley Plaza. The ...

February 9, 2018  /  

Spark goes live with iHeart Radio in Chicago

Spark had the opportunity to share the importance of supporting middle school students on their journey to self-discovery during two iHeartRadio interviews. The interviews, which aired January 26-27, gave us a chance to highlight inspiring stories a...

January 31, 2018  /  

S. Mark Taper Foundation Awards $50,000 to Spark

In December, Spark in Los Angeles and the S. Mark Taper Foundation renewed its partnership to support middle school students in their pursuit of what’s possible. Fueled by the S. Mark Taper Foundation’s generous $50,000 investment, mentorships an...

January 29, 2018  /  

And the Recognition Goes to: Spark!

In January, Spark is honored to have been one of three nonprofit organizations that were recognized by Los Angeles County First District Supervisor, Hilda L. Solis. In honor of Mentoring Month, Spark was recognized for its work within the first distr...