'Just pay it forward': KC barber offers free haircuts for students
Idea spurred from client who works for nonprofit KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City-area barber is paying it forward by giving students...
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Our Impact
It’s not enough to get fired up. It’s not enough to care. Real change takes action. It has to make an impact.
SparkWheel’s success is not merely anecdotal. We have the numbers to back it up. Annually, we provide support services for more than 30,000 students across more than 60 schools.
DATA FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023
of students improved attendance
of students improved in school behavior
of students improved in academics
Student Outcomes
for students receiving case-managed supports
of students improved in school engagement
of seniors graduated
of students improved in developmental milestones
DATA FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023
Student Demographics
36,653
students received SparkWheel support
3,902
students received intensive, individual supports
86%
of these students were on free/reduced lunch
The majority of our students represent minority populations.
Native American
6%
Other
4%
White
42%
Multi-Racial
6%
Hispanic/Latinx
30%
Black
12%
DATA FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023
Community Support
186
community partners provided support services
673
volunteers donated 3,395 hours
Student Success Stories
I like working with my Student Support Coordinator because she talks to me, like, real talk, she helps me figure things out. She's funny.
T'Rajah
Parsons Middle School
Strengthening Education
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