It’s Black History Month, a time of reflection on the many contributions of the Black community and culture to the rich diversity of our nation. Did you know that 2026 will mark 100 years since Black History Month was founded? In 1915, a Black man named Carter G. Woodson realized that many educational materials available at the time did not …
Sparks Receives Another Grant!
The WoodNext Foundation, a component fund administered by Greater Houston Community Foundation, has awarded Sparks for Success with a generous grant to provide music therapy sessions to more children during this school year. The WoodNext Foundation prioritizes the areas of mental health and homelessness that Sparks addresses as we work with our students. All of us are grateful to The …
A Look Back at 2024
Happy New Year! It’s a refrain often repeated during this time of year, but it’s also a time of reflection over the past year. Sparks for Success has many things to be grateful for from 2024. Here are some of the highlights: January: Sparks announced having received a grant from WoodNext! February: Spring music therapy sessions got underway. March: Several …
