Spark the Journey @sparkjourneydc
Spark the Journey provides mentorship and a community of support for young adults to chart their own paths to achieving college and career success. sparkthejourney.org Washington, D.C. Joined September 2009-
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In @pndblog, Spark CEO Khari Brown discusses what it will really take to close the wealth gap -- & what we can do in our own communities to take steps toward equality today. Read his op-ed here! bit.ly/3Ktb86i #BlackHistoryMonth #MentorshipMatters
Tickets for Spark the Journey’s annual gala are now available! Join us on April 26 for an evening of celebration at the beautiful Eaton Hotel in downtown DC. Get your ticket here! secure.givelively.org/event/spark-th…
“As a first-generation student, I know what it’s like to navigate the world of work and school with many questions and worries about next steps.” – Jose Lima Rosas, Program Manager at Spark Read Jose's full spotlight here! bit.ly/404mrYg
Today & every day, Spark celebrates Black history! We honor the Black visionaries who came before us & we are also continually inspired by our program participants. Their leadership, ambition, & creativity make the world a better place. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory
"Even if you think you don’t have much to offer, or you’re early on in your career, those can all be positives to build a relationship with your mentee around.” – Zachary Guffey, Spark mentor Learn more about Zachary's experience as a mentor here! sparkthejourney.org/spark-mentor-s…
“Spark the Journey has changed my life by connecting me with a mentor who genuinely cares about my success and well-being.” – Moziqe Howard, Spark alum Today we're shining a spotlight on Moziqe! Learn more about her experience at Spark the Journey here: sparkthejourney.org/spark-alumni-s…
To close out the month, give it up for one of our newest mentors! Zachary Guffey became a Spark mentor after interning with @YearUp & being inspired by their work with young people. Thank you, Zachary, for making a difference! Mentor with us at Spark: bit.ly/3WLuwig
Today is National Thank Your Mentor Day! No one says it better than our program participants – here's what they've got to say about their mentors, and how much mentorship has meant to them! To all our Spark mentors, we can't say it loudly enough: THANK YOU for all you do!
Mark your calendars for Spark's annual gala this spring! We hope you'll join us on Wednesday, April 26th, for an evening celebrating a major milestone – our 30th year mentoring young adults in DC! Stay tuned for more details on how to purchase a ticket or sponsor the event.
We’ve got more mentors to celebrate! James Hawkins became a Spark mentor because he wanted to make a difference in his community in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. Thank you, James. You have absolutely made a difference! Start mentoring at Spark: bit.ly/3WLuwig
We are #hiring! Spark the Journey is seeking a Development Manager to support fundraising goals by supervising the Development Coordinator, overseeing the donor database, stewarding a portfolio of donors, and assisting with grants management. Apply here! bit.ly/3XB2Yw1
This month we celebrate our mentors! Spring-Eve Rosado See joined us through @YearUp because her life was transformed by people who invested in her & she wanted to pay it forward. Thank you, Spring-Eve, for making a difference! Mentor with us at Spark: bit.ly/3WLuwig
It's January & we're celebrating our mentors! Nicole Abera joined Spark because she wanted to be a resource for a young person who may not have had anyone else to talk to. Thank you, Nicole, for making a difference! Learn more about mentoring at Spark: bit.ly/3WLuwig
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761 Followers 1K Following Global sports with a serious dose of digital and marketing mixed in for flavor. My tweets are a mix of English and Finnish so bear with me!What if every young person had the opportunity to embrace their dreams? Spark the Journey has an answer to that question. By providing mentorship, a supportive community, and tools for self-empowerment, @sparkjourneydc encourages young adults to chart their own paths to success.
New in PND Commentary: "Until we address the issue of college affordability, degrees alone will not close the wealth gap. Black students typically borrow more to pay for college...and face lower wages post-graduation" bit.ly/3Ktb86i @KhariBrownSpark @sparkjourneydc
Looking for a way to make an impact in 2023? Join me and mentor with @sparkjourneydc , a nonprofit that provides mentorship & a community of support to young adults from low-income households in DC. Apply today—you’ll be so glad you did: sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mento…
Founded 26 years ago, @sparkjourneydc facilitates and supports long-term mentee-mentor matches for students to lean on from HS through college. #BuildingConnections for #CollegeSuccess
#Congratulations @sparkjourneydc!!!
After 29 years of serving low-income students in the Washington, DC – area as Capital Partners for Education, we are excited to announce the new name of our organization: Spark the Journey! To learn more visit our website: SparkTheJourney.org
End of a short but meaningful era: Today is my last day on staff at @CP4Education. #Grateful to have spent these last 15 months with such passionate, mission-driven coworkers here in #WashingtonDC.
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@CP4Education is in search of a Program Coordinator to help them achieve our organizational goals of supporting low-income DC students in their journey to achieving college and career success by managing a caseload of student-mentor pairs. Apply Today! bit.ly/3bW8p67
🚨 Empowe𝙍𝙀𝘿 Night Giveaway 🚨 Time for another giveaway! First person to find us at the Mystics Mentor table and show us this Tweet takes home a shirt!
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