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.
SPARKTANK’S ECONOMIC IMPACT
Since 2018, SparkTank’s investment of $743,000 in local nonprofit organizations has generated substantial economic benefits in Albany County, WY. This investment has led to indirect business-to-business spending and increased household spending from labor income. The total economic impact includes $3,221,281 in economic output, $1,416,955 in value added (local GDP contribution), $1,114,598 in labor income, and the creation of 30 new jobs.
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Information from UW Center for Business and Economic Analysis
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.
FINISH
START
OVER THE YEARS
2025
Laramie Connections
$47,500
Ark Regional Services
$40,000
Climb Wyoming
$38,750
Downtown Clinic
$38,750
2024
SAFE Project
$55,000
Stork Support
$46,000
Laramie Interfaith
$41,000
Tele-Hope
$36,000
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
2022
My Front Door
$45,000
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SAFE Project
$35,000
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Cathedral Home
$20,000
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Healthy Kids Rx
$15,000
2021
Laramie Foster Closet
$22,000
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Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence
& Sexual Assault
$16,000
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Laramie Soup Kitchen
$12,000
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Climb Wyoming
$7,500
2020
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
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
