MAKING AN IMPACT WITH SPARKTANK
With the support and hard work of the community, we've sparked a transformative wave of positive change, empowering nonprofits, nurturing community growth, and shaping a new generation of compassionate leaders.
GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
These nonprofits embody our shared commitment to fostering a stronger, more vibrant community. Their tireless efforts have earned them our highest accolade. Discover their stories and the impactful work they're doing.
2023
UNACCOMPANIED STUDENTS INITIATIVE
The Unaccompanied Students Initiative (USI) provides a safe, stable home for students aged 16-20 experiencing homelessness, aiming to foster sustainable independence. USI prides itself on a 100% program graduation rate, and 81% of its graduates have stable housing with a full-time job or education.
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2021
LARAMIE FOSTER CLOSET
Laramie Foster Closet passionately supports children coming from hard places and equips foster families to serve them. Through reallocating clothing donations, providing safety equipment, and delivering supportive services, they create a positive environment for healing and fostering future hope.
2022
MY FRONT DOOR
My Front Door provides programs dedicated to education, savings, and unwavering support. Their participants benefit from finance and homebuying courses, guided savings plans, a 100% success rate, and assistance for five years after purchase. My Front Door's programs ensure growth, strategic budgeting, and financial planning.
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2019
LARAMIE INTERFAITH
Laramie Interfaith works to prevent and alleviate homelessness and food insecurity in Albany County. Providing food, housing assistance, and limited services, they continuously establish partnerships to expand their mission. Over three decades, they've grown from a volunteer-based team to a key community member with over 200 volunteers
OUR PROCESS
There is a lot on the line for SparkTank participants and lots of hard-earned donor dollars at stake. That's why SparkTank's selection and evaluation process is designed with validity, reliability, and transparency as the foundation.
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OVER THE YEARS
2023
Unaccompanied Students Initiative
$50,000
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Climb Wyoming
$47,000
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Family Promise of Albany County
$38,000
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Feeding Laramie Valley
$25,000
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2022
My Front Door
$45,000
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Albany County SAFE Project
$35,000
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Cathedral Home
$20,000
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Healthy Kids Rx
$15,000
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2021
Laramie Foster Closet
$22,000
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Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence
& Sexual Assult
$16,000
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Laramie Soup Kitchen
$12,000
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Climb Wyoming
$7,500
2020
Laramie SAFE Project
$15,000
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Downtown Clinic
$15,000
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Feeding Laramie Valley
$10,000
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
$5,000
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2019
Laramie Interfaith
$9,000
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Downtown Clinic
$ 2,000
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Cathedral Home
$500
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The Clothing Cottage
$500
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Snowy Range Academy
$500
2018
Family Promise of Albany County
$7,500
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ARK Regional Service
$500
Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne
$500
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Wyoming CASA Network
$500
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
$500
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Wyoming Community Foundation
$500
