SPARK
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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.
Ignite Potential
Transform the future
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.
This Falling Creek Middle School 8th grader is both an active member in the Pep Band and the Girls Basketball Team! She started playing the trombone 5 years ago and recently picked up basketball as a new hobby. This Spark is a point guard for Falling Creek who loves shooting and learning how to control the game. It makes sense why she was made a captain this year! She loves putting on the jersey and says it makes her feel mentally sound and part of a family. As a PBIS student advocate, she’s developed a passion for building people up and even wants to go into criminal justice in the future. She uses that inner support system to be the “glue” of the basketball team. Social skills are such an important development for youth sports!
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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.