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Hunger Alleviation in Broomfield County
Join Spark’s RSVP Stations in Feeding Our Communities By Maggie Obermann, RSVP Broomfield Manager. World Hunger Day May 25th, 2023 We know that hunger is a national issue affecting millions of Americans. In Colorado, 474,420 people are facing hunger – and of them 141,570 are children. [1] Food insecurity is defined by the United States…
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Welcome Alexis Tiryakioglu! Social Media Intern
We would like to welcome a new addition to the Spark team, Alexis Tiryakioglu! Will is joining Spark as a Social Media Marketing Intern, donating her time and talents to help us grow our marketing and outreach. Alexis is a Denver-based rising senior at the University of Georgia majoring in Marketing with an emphasis in Digital…
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Welcome Will Colner! Skilled Marketing Volunteer
We would like to welcome a new addition to the Spark team, Will Colner! Will is joining Spark as a Skilled Social Media Marketing Volunteer, donating his time and talents to help us grow our marketing and outreach. Growing up, Will volunteered at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles delivering flowers. This was an extremely rewarding…
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Celebrating Older Americans Month!
May 2023 marks the 60th year of celebration of Older Americans Month. First recognized in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, Older Americans Month (OAM) is a time of appreciation and celebration of older Americans. OAM is spearheaded by the Administration for Community Living, and through OAM they aim to champion the contributions and accomplishments…
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May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Every year during the month of May, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is observed in the United States and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. What is AAPI Heritage?: According to the Asian Pacific Institute, this…
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Month!
With mental health entering more and more of our daily conversations, it’s critical that everyone has a solid foundation of knowledge about mental health.
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GVM Spotlight: Jon & Sandy Dolak
April is Global Volunteer Month (GVM), a time to recognize those who actively support their communities through volunteerism and civic engagement. At Spark, volunteers are at the core of all that we do and we recognize their invaluable ability to multiply impact and spark change where it is needed most. We’ll be celebrating GVM and…
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GVM Spotlight: Sherry Malone
April is Global Volunteer Month (GVM), a time to recognize those who actively support their communities through volunteerism and civic engagement. At Spark, volunteers are at the core of all that we do and we recognize their invaluable ability to multiply impact and spark change where it is needed most. We’ll be celebrating GVM and…
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Meet CASA of the Continental Divide!
Did you know at Spark the Change Colorado, we engage nonprofits across the state as members? Spark membership fosters more direct connections with volunteers to build a strong foundation for recruitment and visibility, so that Colorado volunteer programs are the best that it can be! April is also Global Volunteer Month, a time to recognize…
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GVM Spotlight: Jodi Weiser
April is Global Volunteer Month (GVM), a time to recognize volunteers and people who actively support their communities through volunteerism and other forms of civic engagement. At Spark, volunteers are at the core of all that we do and we recognize their invaluable ability to multiply impact and spark change where it is needed most.…
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