In this episode, Ashley and Stephanie explore a value at the core of our organization – our belief that no one is broken. While labels such as “broken” can be well-intentioned to describe the hurt, pain, and suffering that someone is enduring, we believe that at our...
In this episode, Nicole, Mari, and Jena discuss SPARK’s approach to self-esteem and confidence for International Boost Self-Esteem Month. Listen as they share different experiences where they thought self-esteem and confidence sounded like a lot of work, when in...
Introduction Imagine not knowing that you don’t have to be a product of your environment. Imagine not knowing that you have unlimited creative potential of the universe inside of you. Imagine not knowing that beyond all thinking of right and wrong, there is...
Youth mentoring programs are structured relationships in which an experienced and knowledgeable adult provides guidance, support, and assistance to a young person. These programs are designed to help young individuals develop specific skills, overcome challenges, make...
We’ve all heard it dozens of times – New Year, New You! For many years this refrain motivated me in my resolutions and then went quickly down the drain, along with those same resolutions. A year later, I’d attach myself to the slogan again, and somewhere around...