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TOPEKA — The Kansas State House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring SparkWheel for its transformational impact on Kansas youth and communities on March 17. Topeka area students from schools involved with SparkWheel programs, joined the ceremony while Representative Jason Goetz encouraged continued support for SparkWheel’s mission and honored its lasting contributions to the State of Kansas. Representative Goetz took time before and after the presentation to conne

TOPEKA—SparkWheel has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Office of the State Bank Commissioner to support its FutureNow: Finance program. The funding will allow SparkWheel to deliver its signature interactive financial education workshops to middle and high school students across Kansas.   FutureNow: Finance is hosted in collaboration with SparkWheel’s partner schools, providing lifestyle scenarios to help students prepare for real world financial responsibilities. During

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

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 is proud to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from Frontier Farm Credit to support the Sparking Success for Students in...

Kansas City, MO – SparkWheel is proud to assume management of the school food pantry program in KC Metro schools, a vital initiative that...