Unlock potential, ignite possibility – Spark! We are a Toronto-based charity for youth education, run by high school students, dedicated to providing underprivileged kids with the resources they need to succeed. Join us in our mission to spark a brighter future for the youth of tomorrow.

Welcome to SPARK

Spark is a non-profit charity for youth education, founded by students at the University of Toronto Schools. With your help, we can make sure that youth all around Toronto get the opportunities and resources for learning that they deserve in order to succeed.

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48% of families across the Greater Toronto Area no longer have access to the financial means to provide their children with a quality education.*
1 in 4 Canadian elementary school students lack basic literacy skills.

Spark is proudly partnered with the Education Bank, a subsidiary of Parents Engaged in Education, enabling us to reach more youth and make the most out of your charitable donations.

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Our Programs

With your support, we can continue fund student's school supplies, tutoring sessions, collaborative games, art, music, & sports programs, and crucial STEM programs such as the FIRST Robotics Competition and the FIRST Tech Challenge. These events help enrich coding, robotics, graphic design, web development and problem-solving skills for kids all across the Greater Toronto Area who may otherwise not be able to experience these crucial parts of their childhood education.

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The rookie team winning the Rookie Inspiration Award at the 2022 FIRST Robotics Competition Ontario Championship

*At SPARK, we believe a quality education allows a student to pursue whichever academic or athletic interests they may have.

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