Inspiring the Next Generation of
CHANGEMAKERS

Through programs, workshops, mentorship, and community initiatives, we create spaces where youth feel seen, heard, and empowered to lead.

Our Mission

We believe every young person has the ability to lead, contribute, and create meaningful change.

Spark to Empower exists to amplify youth voices and provide opportunities for young people to grow in confidence, leadership, communication, and community connection.

Programs that Empower Young Leaders

Our programs are designed to help young people develop leadership skills, strengthen self-confidence, and make a positive impact in the world around them.

CHANGEMAKERS ACADEMY

A leadership experience designed to help students identify their strengths, use their voice, and develop real-world leadership skills.

YOUTH WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS

Hands-on workshops, events, and programs that inspire creativity, collaboration, and personal growth.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Interactive leadership development programs focused on communication, confidence, teamwork, and community impact.

Wholehearted

Wholehearted is a therapeutic support group designed to help teenage girls build a stronger relationship with themselves while creating authentic, supportive connections with one another. This group offers a safe, welcoming space where girls can explore who they are, develop emotional awareness, and discover that they are not alone in what they're experiencing.

Each session combines guided discussion, nervous system regulation skills, reflective journaling. In the group format, teens simultaneously learn that all parts of their community are worthy of belonging as well. 

DATE: 
January 7th

TIMES: 
7th-10th Graders: 7:00-8:15pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

Get Involved

DONATE

Help make leadership programs, scholarships, workshops, and community initiatives accessible to more young people.

VOLUNTEER

Share your time, talents, and experience through events, workshops, mentorship, and community initiatives.

SPONSOR A STUDENT

Provide financial support for a student's participation in leadership programs and transformational learning experiences.

PARTNER WITH US

Collaborate with Spark to Empower through schools, nonprofits, businesses, or community organizations to expand our collective impact.

Contributors

The list of incredible contributors is constantly growing. Listed here are some of our featured presenters. We also work with many of the nonprofits in Santa Barbara County including Direct Relief, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara and others. We continue to build new partnerships to expand our reach.

Please reach out if you are interested in learning about how we can collaborate.

News and Notes

Stories, reflections, and updates from our programs, students, and community.

Reflections from Changemaker Graduates and Parents