Finding Her Way Home: Yashika Smith’s Journey to SPARC
“There’s just a part of my soul that always knows – it’s all going to work out.” If there’s a single thread running through Yashika Smith’s life, it’s resilience wrapped in hope, with a bright sparkle of humor. Now stepping into her role as the new People and Culture Coordinator at The SPARC Foundation, Yashika […]
When Promises Are Broken: The True Cost of Canceling a Grant
At The SPARC Foundation, we work every day to keep families healthy and together. We serve parents who are doing the hard work of recovery, children who deserve safety and stability, and communities working to heal from cycles of harm. Several years ago, we identified a heartbreaking pattern: families involved in the child welfare system […]
Marc’s Journey to Stability
Wendy Brooks is a Community Health Worker – Violence Prevention Professional, dedicated to helping people break free from cycles of instability and hardship. One of those people is Marc. Wendy first met Marc as a teenager when their families lived in the same housing community. Now 31, Marc has faced more than […]
10 for 10 Anniversary Giving Campaign
Click here to join 10 for 10! 10 for 10 Giving Campaign: Celebrate a Decade of Impact! Small Steps. Big Impact. Join Us! For the past 10 years, SPARC Foundation has been transforming lives in Asheville and Western North Carolina. This year, as we celebrate a decade of service, we’re launching the 10 for 10 Giving Campaign—a simple, […]
Hiring a NEW People & Culture Coordinator
Apply through Indeed HERE or send your resume and cover letter to Recruiter@thesparcfoundation.org People and Culture Coordinator The SPARC Foundation is a locally rooted nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve freedom—freedom from prison, foster care, and danger. Through connections to education, employment, and mentorship, we strengthen the well-being and personal freedom of […]
FCT Recovery Practitioner/ Child Mental Health QP
Family Centered Treatment Recovery Practitioner / Child Mental Health QP Are you a compassionate professional dedicated to making a meaningful impact in your community? At SPARC Foundation, we’re not just offering a job—we’re inviting you to join a team that values your growth, well-being, and passion for helping others. We believe in fostering a healthy […]
SPARC Foundation Annual Report 2023-2024
Thank you for your support! The successes of our clients are directly connected to the generosity of our community and contributors. Donate to SPARC Foundation today to help us expand our services and programs to families across Western North Carolina, and as you’ll read in our report, to families across the country! CLICK below to […]
Community 48 Hours of Peace and Unity Event
Violence Prevention Professionals Host a Weekend of Deep Discussion, Community Fun, and the Healing Art of Music in Asheville The P.E.A.C.E. Team hosted the inaugural 48 Hours of Peace and Unity event, on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 & 23, at the Dr. Wesley Grant Center located at 285 Livingston St. in Asheville. […]
SPARCing Conversations Newsletter – May 2024
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Free Community Art Walk & Benefit
We invite you to join us on May 2nd from 5-9 pm for Mosaic Realty’s 2nd annual Art Walk & Benefit. SPARC Foundation is one of the 15 nonprofits featured at the Art Walk. This free community fundraiser, open to the public, will be hosted by Mosaic Realty, and each gallery highlights a different […]