$3,750 raised by 8 donors
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$2,500 Goal
SPARC creates, delivers and supports original after-school programming for youth through exceptional partnerships at the local, state and national level. Our SPARC Board of Directors ,led by local pediatrician, Kathleen Powderly, MD actively and intentionally create and support youth programs based upon data driven "opportunity gaps" and areas of need.
Why Fort Worth SPARC is essential in Fort Worth. We can PIVOT to address CRITICAL NEEDS with IMMEDIACY!
Fort Worth SPARC was presented with an opportunity by "Journeys of the Heart" to provide "scratch cooked" , fresh meals for one City of Fort Worth Community Center Summer Program. The proposal was accepted and the Park Dept asked us to provide food for 20 community centers . The ask was at 4:48 pm on Friday, May 31, 2024 with a start date of Monday, June 3, 2024 and concluding on July 26, 2024. "Journeys of the Heart" accepted the challenge and 1365 meals were delivered daily. By week two the city added the 21st City of FW Community Center Summer Program Site. The end result: 40,000 meals served to children in need. Journeys of the Heart, nor, FW SPARC were reimbursed for this endeavor by the City or Texas Department of Agriculture. We did it for the kids at a cost of >$80,000.
A "Triad of Teams" partnering with Love 4 Locals and FW SPARC at 2828 S. Riverside Drive is precisely where the zip codes of: 76104, 76105 and 76119 converge. We deliver: Jump Houses, Water Slides, an on-site meal and take home food for the family, clothing, shoes, toys, and at Christmas FW SPARC delivers over 100 bikes and helmets.
Alive in 105 with Hope 4 Kids. Partnering with over ten entities we will deliver: individualized tutoring in math and literacy, food, school supplies, clothes, health education, mental wellness with on-site counselors, books on the campuses of local schools and community centers. Sites where students and families have access, familiarity and feel safe. #livenlovefwyouth
#FUEL "Food Uplifts Engaged Learning" Students are receiving reconditioned bookshelves, painted by Middle and High School students. These bookshelves are magical, as they unlock the power of the "joy of reading". Each student visits #FUEL, selects a brand new book, reads, returns, refers to a friend or keeps the books to begin their library at home. In the very backpack, the book is carried, students can also quietly take home food for the family over the week-end. Students must return the backpack and when needed, they are welcome to as many food refills as they desire. #FUEL #EndHunger #EndLackOfAccessToFood
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-SPARC SIGNATURE SPEAKER SERIES: Annually deliver training to over 1000 faculty, healthcare providers,ancillary staff, students community members and parents involved with youth. SPARC has addressed topics such as: E-Cigarette Usage, Domestic and Child Abuse Detection, Inspection and Protection, Suicide Risk, Prevention and Survivor Healing, Shriner Medical Services free of charge to students, Opioids and Conflict Resolution. We are requesting assistance to continue with our quarterly trainings. Your donation supports speakers, food and hand outs.
-SPARC BATON TWIRLING at Eastern Hills High School is in our inaugural year 2025-26. Day one presented two students, who have now grown to 10. This program will deliver dedicated students scholarship opportunities from local universities to Ivy League schools. The opportunity has arrived, thanks to Ms. Vicki Ray, our nationally renowned instructor who has delivered many national champions through her expertise. We are looking for our next champion at Eastern Hills High School. The tradition returns and it is only at HILLS!
SPARC has four areas of focus:
* Out of School time provider training and supports for Mobile Rec Summer Learning - ADSY (Additional Days of the School Year) Goal: Students at or above grade level
* #FUEL (Food Uplifts Engaged Learners) delivers food, new books, adult reading /listening partners and reading contests
* SPARC Signature SPEAKER Series ensures our community is aware of youth challenges, identifying and resoving them with immediacy
SPARC provides training to over 1000 faculty, healthcare providers and ancillary staff annually through The SPARC Signature Speaker Series. SPARC has addressed topics such as: E-Cigarette Usage, Opiates (Fentanyl and Nitazines), Human and Labor Trafficking Domestic and Child Abuse Detection, Inspection and Protection, Suicide Risk, Prevention and Survivor Healing, Gun Safety, Violence Avoidance, Shriner Medical Services free of charge to students, etc. We are requesting assistance to continue with our quarterly trainings. Our speakers and site have been donated, however, food, speaker travel and materials require additional funding. Families, Employees, and Community Members are welcome to attend. We have determined, a sense of community is built at our SPARC SIGNATURE SPEAKER SERIES programs. #livenlovefwisdyouth
Mission: To Strengthen out of school time (OST) through Advocacy, Resources and Collaboration. (SPARC)
Vision: All Fort Worth children and youth will have access to quality after-school programs that promote intellectual,
creative and healthy development, leading to literate, intellectually curious, engaged, productive citizens.
Fort Worth SPARC partners with many organizations and operates on $100,000 annually, while serving over 10,000 youth and families. Our needs are for funding of: New Books, Bookshelves, Printing, Week-end food for families, snack packs to fuel literacy, college tutors from Texas Wesleyan University and The University of Texas at Arlington and special student selected project materials.
Organization name
Fort Worth SPARC
Causes
Education - K-12
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
2108 Yosemite Ct.