SPARK
School Activities
When middle school students participate in music, sports, and the arts, they discover new talents, grow in confidence, and develop leadership skills. However, for families in our area facing financial hardship, the cost of equipment and fees can be overwhelming.
Together, we can remove these barriers. With your help, Start 1 Spark provides students in need with the means to participate in their school's extracurricular activities.
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Our Partners
42% of public school students in Henrico and 33% in Chesterfield are economically disadvantaged and may not be able to afford what they need to join sports teams, play an instrument, or be part of school clubs.
We are excited to partner with these schools for the 2024-25 school year.
Auditions for the school play were the perfect way for this seventh grader at Falling Creek Middle School to challenge herself. And when she stepped out of her comfort zone, she discovered how much she loves being on stage making people laugh. Her confidence has grown tremendously and now she “would really like” to apply for the theatre specialty center in the fall. Being a part of the drama club this year has given her the opportunity to be a part of her school community. Access to school extracurriculars means students find their people and their future!
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About
It started with one idea:
how to connect community members who want to help with students who need assistance. With lots of brainstorming and collaboration, Start 1 Spark was born. The focus on extracurricular activities addresses a current need while developing the next generation. Extracurricular activities allow students to discover their passions, become leaders, improve communication skills, and explore creative outlets. These extracurriculars are more than a luxury, it’s an opportunity to reveal the student’s potential.