Spark Ventures

See you today at 1 PM at Bernie's Tap & Grill (3664 N. Clark St.) for trivia with the Spark Ventures Associate Board!
We're excited to spend the afternoon with our incredible community while raising support for Spark Ventures and the global partners we invest in.
🚨 Don't forget, this is your last chance to save $5 on your ticket! Purchase in advance for $20 or pay $25 at the door. 🚨
Gather your team, purchase any last-minute tickets at sparkventures.org/ab-trivia/ and join us in supporting Spark's partners. We can't wait to see you this afternoon!

What’s better than Sunday afternoon trivia? Sunday afternoon trivia that creates real impact. 🌍💡

Think you and your crew have what it takes to take home the crown? Come prove it THIS SUNDAY at Bernie’s Tap & Grill (3664 N. Clark St.) for an afternoon of trivia hosted by the Spark Ventures Associate Board!

Doors open at 1 PM, and the competition kicks off shortly after. Come for the ultimate bragging rights, stay for the incredible community. Most importantly, every single answer you submit (even the wild guesses!) helps us raise vital funds for our local partner, We Grow Chicago!

🎟️ Tickets: $20 in advance at sparkventures.org/ab-trivia/ or $25 at the door.

Grab your teammates, bring your A-game, and let’s make a difference in Chicago together. See you there!

At our Spring Forward event, we were honored to hear from rising stars and leaders representing all four of our global partners. From Regina, a 6th grader at Hope Community School, to Bart, Program Coordinator at IEi, each speaker shared powerful stories of transformation, opportunity, and hope.

Read direct quotes from each of their inspiring speeches in our Spring Founders Report at sparkventures.org/learn-more/ and see firsthand how lives are being uplifted in Spark's partner communities.

🗓️ 4 DAYS TO GO until our Associate Board Trivia Event! 🗓️

Get ready for an afternoon of friendly competition, great company, and IMPACT at Bernie's Tap & Grill THIS Sunday at 1 PM. Proceeds from the event will benefit our local partner, We Grow Chicago's Englewood Strong program, which empowers West Englewood residents by identifying and breaking down barriers to success.

🚨 Don't wait: Advance tickets are still available online for just $20! Tickets will be $25 at the door, so grab yours now and save that extra $5 for a drink at Bernie's.

Support a great cause, hang out with an amazing community, and flex those trivia skills. Grab your tickets today at sparkventures.org/ab-trivia/ 🎟️

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We are thrilled to work with CARS (Charitable Auto Resources) to make donating your vehicle easier than ever. When you donate through CARS, the proceeds directly fund Spark Ventures’ sustainable partnerships that provide education, nutrition, and healthcare to kids in need.

Plus, they handle everything—including free towing—and it’s completely tax-deductible! 🙌

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Get ready for an afternoon of trivia and supporting Spark Ventures!
Join our Associate Board on June 14th at 1 PM at Bernie's Tap & Grill in Wrigleyville for a lively afternoon of friendly competition. Teams will battle for bragging rights and small prizes while coming together to support Spark Ventures and our global partners.
Gather your crew and join us for an afternoon of fun, connection, impact!
🎟️ Tickets in advance: $20
🎟️ Tickets at the door: $25
Purchase your ticket today and save $5: sparkventures.org/ab-trivia/

This past week, Hope School hosted a Virtual Career Day with Jordan Beckley, a Digital Design Lead at Ford Motor Company!
Jordan shared how a childhood passion for cars led him to a career in automotive design. He explained that while artistic skills are helpful, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and technology all play a major role in honing his ideas.
The students had lots of questions, including the challenges and rewards of designing cars. Jordan spoke about the difficulty of balancing government regulations, engineering requirements, and input from multiple teams. He also shared turning a concept into a vehicle on the road can take 4-5 years. But one of the most exciting moments of his career? Seeing a vehicle he helped design driving on the road!
Thank you, Jordan, for chatting with Hope's learners and giving them an inside look at the fascinating world of automotive design and innovation!

Spring is a season of growth and renewal, and across our partner communities, transformation is happening every day.

Thanks to the amazing Spark community raising over $150,000 at our Spring Forward event, sustainable, life-changing programming continues to thrive. In our 2026 Spring Founders Report, read how Las Tías is empowering young women, like 16-year-old Yaoska, through vital rights workshops & leadership training, and see the impact of 30+ Spark volunteers joining We Grow Chicago for their annual Unity Day 🌱.

🔗 To read the full report and see your impact in action, visit sparkventures.org/learn-more/

Happy World Environment Day! 🌍

At Spark Ventures, we believe community empowerment goes hand-in-hand with caring for our planet. 🌱

Our commitment to sustainability isn't just about financial independence—it's also about environmental stewardship. We are proud to invest in partners with programming that champions local and global environmental health, including:
♻️ Recycling and upcycling initiatives
🌾 Promoting land welfare and sustainable agricultural practices
📢 Driving environmental awareness and advocacy

When we care for the earth, we create healthier, more equitable communities where future generations can thrive. Join us and our partners in celebrating and protecting our global home today and every day!

🔗 To learn more about our sustainability model visit sparkventures.org/about/

Put your trivia skills to the test while supporting Spark's global partners!
Join Spark's Associate Board on June 14 at 1 PM for an afternoon of trivia, community, and impact. For just $20, you can play while investing in the life-changing programming taking place in our partner communities. Tickets increase to $25 at the door.
Bring your friends, form a team, and compete for bragging rights, all while supporting Spark's partners!
📍 Bernie's Tap & Grill | 3664 N Clark St.
📅 June 14th at 1 PM
Purchase your tickets at sparkventures.org/ab-trivia/