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A week before last Spring’s prom at Fort Scott High School, a few students came to Rachel Eden panicked because they had nothing to wear. They confided in her that the cost of dresses, shoes, and accessories was just too much, and it might be easier to skip prom altogether. Rachel didn’t want them to miss out on this milestone experience, so with SparkWheel’s support, Rachel purchased dresses for the students just in time for the event. She was only a few months into her first year as a...

TOPEKA—SparkWheel has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Office of the State Bank Commissioner to support its FutureNow: Finance program. The funding will allow SparkWheel to deliver its signature interactive financial education workshops to middle and high school students across Kansas.   FutureNow: Finance is hosted in collaboration with SparkWheel’s partner schools, providing lifestyle scenarios to help students prepare for real world financial responsibilities. During the workshops, v...

KANSAS CITY—SparkWheel is pleased to announce the appointment of Juan Rangel, Jr. as its new Vice President of Metro Expansion. In this role, Rangel will lead strategic growth efforts, engaging with the education and philanthropic community to advance SparkWheel’s work helping students and their families.  Rangel brings more than 30 years of experience with nonprofits, education and community engagement.  He directed programs at Donnelly College and Metropolitan Community College, and served...