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SparkWheel Named to United Way’s 2025 Impact 100 List for Third Consecutive Year
SparkWheel is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2025 Impact 100 by United Way of Greater Kansas City—marking the third consecutive year the organization has been recognized as one of the region’s most impactful nonprofits.
May 27
The Benefits of Exercise for Mental Health in Youth Education
In today’s fast-paced, screen-saturated world, young people are under more pressure than ever before. Anxiety, depression, and attention difficulties are rising among students—and schools are feeling the impact. Fortunately, there’s a powerful, research-backed solution that doesn’t require a prescription: physical activity.
May 21
Why Youth Financial Literacy Matters—And How SparkWheel’s FutureNow: Finance Is Leading the Way
We ask teens to make life-altering decisions about college, careers, and independence—but how many of them truly understand budgeting, credit, or student loans?
That’s the gap FutureNow: Finance, SparkWheel’s interactive financial literacy program, is designed to fill.
Apr 14
Parsons SparkWheel Gets $5,000 Frontier Farm Credit Grant
SparkWheel is proud to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from Frontier Farm Credit to support the Sparking Success for Students in...
Apr 2
SparkWheel to Lead School Food Pantry Program in Kansas City Public Schools in Partnership with Harvesters
Kansas City, MO – SparkWheel is proud to assume management of the school food pantry program in KC Metro schools, a vital initiative that...
Mar 25
Top 10 Family Engagement Activities to Strengthen School Communities
Family engagement is a crucial part of student success, and schools across the country are finding creative ways to bring parents,...
Mar 18
Patterson Family Foundation Awards $121,504 Grant to SparkWheel to Expand Support for Rural Educators
SparkWheel is pleased to announce that the Patterson Family Foundation has awarded a two-year grant of $121,504 to support rural educators t
Feb 25
The Power of Volunteering: Making a Difference in Schools and Beyond
At SparkWheel, we believe that the act of giving back is more than just a noble effort—it’s a transformative experience for both the volunte
Feb 10
SparkWheel Receives $20,000 Grant from City of Pittsburg to Support Student Success in Pittsburg Public Schools
PITTSBURG, KS — SparkWheel is honored to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the City of Pittsburg to support its Integrated...
Jan 30
SparkWheel Receives $10,000 Grant from The Kansas City Royals Foundation to Support Student Success in Kansas City Schools
KANSAS CITY — SparkWheel is proud to announce it has received a generous $10,000 grant from The Kansas City Royals Foundation, the...
Jan 30
SparkWheel Receives $23,250 Grant from CY25 City of Topeka Youth and Social Service Fund
TOPEKA, KS — SparkWheel is honored to announce the receipt of a $23,250 grant from the CY25 City of Topeka Youth and Social Service Fund....
Jan 30
SparkWheel Advocates for Kansas Students at Day at the Capitol
Topeka, KS – SparkWheel proudly participated in the annual Day at the Capitol in Topeka, Kansas, on January 21, 2025. The day included...
Jan 30
Celebrating National Mentoring Month: The Transformative Power of Mentorship
January is National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate the life-changing impact of mentorship on young people across the nation....
Jan 24
SparkWheel Receives $4,000 Grant from Independence Area Community Chest to Support Student Success in Independence and Neodesha
INDEPENDENCE AND NEODESHA, KS — SparkWheel is honored to announce it has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Independence Area Community...
Jan 17
SparkWheel Receives $3,000 Grant from The Kerr Foundation, Inc. to Support Anadarko Schools
ANADARKO, OK — SparkWheel is thrilled to announce it has received a generous $3,000 grant from The Kerr Foundation, Inc. to support...
Jan 9
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