Causes: Adult & Child Matching Programs, Children & Youth, Education, Educational Services, Youth Development Programs

Mission: Spark engages communities to provide career exploration and self-discovery opportunities that help middle school students understand, experience and pursue what’s possible.

Results: 92% of Spark Students have graduated or are on track to graduate on time, compared to an average of 68% in the districts Spark serves.

Target demographics: unite diverse communities to provide middle school students with opportunities to discover who they can become today and in the future. At Spark, we lead The Possibility Movement to bring together individuals who care, share, teach and inspire.

Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 4,500 supporters powered The Possibility Movement in 2016-17, helping 2.600+ students build individual skills and access learning opportunities.

Geographic areas served: San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia

Programs: Spark brings together schools, businesses and individuals to create career exploration and self-discovery experiences for middle school students. Three progressive offerings bring possibilities to life for students on the path to successful completion of high school and beyond.