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SparkWheel announces Juan Rangel as Vice President of Metro Expansion
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 Col
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Oct 15
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.
SparkWheel
May 27
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...
Colleen Williamson
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...
SparkWheel
Mar 25
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
SparkWheel
Feb 25
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...
SparkWheel
Jan 30
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SparkWheel announces Juan Rangel as Vice President of Metro Expansion
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 Col
Oct 15
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
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