Ember Project Recipients Starting A Fundraiser

This year, we will spotlight and support four teams of student changemakers. While their full stories are yet to be released, we want to focus on one team that has begun a creative fundraiser. These 8th-grade students from Westside Neighborhood School are helping to address the issue of homelessness, particularly for children, in a uniqueContinue reading “Ember Project Recipients Starting A Fundraiser”

Celebrating the Remarkable Journey of James Kanoff and The Farmlink Project

A Legacy of Impact and Recognition It is with immense pride and admiration that we revisit the journey of our first SparQ, James Kanoff. Since our initial feature, James and his organization, The Farmlink Project, have achieved extraordinary milestones in their mission to combat food waste and hunger. Surpassing 100 Million Pounds The Farmlink ProjectContinue reading “Celebrating the Remarkable Journey of James Kanoff and The Farmlink Project”

Celebrating Our First SparQ Eco Grant Winners

We are delighted to shine a spotlight on the Oak Street Elementary Lunch Time Sorting Team, the deserving winners of our inaugural SparQ Eco Grant this past Spring. This remarkable team represented the Inglewood School District as one of eleven contenders vying for the grant. Their exceptional efforts in sorting lunch items for recycling, reuse,Continue reading “Celebrating Our First SparQ Eco Grant Winners”

Ripple Effect: A Game-Changing Approach to Youth Education and Civic Engagement

In a world that’s more interconnected than ever, it’s crucial for our youth to be aware of the challenges around them and feel empowered to make a difference. That’s why I created “Ripple Effect.” Designed as an educational card game, it is a tool for fostering critical thinking, empathy, and active citizenship geared toward middle-Continue reading “Ripple Effect: A Game-Changing Approach to Youth Education and Civic Engagement”