The SPARC Foundation

08/11/2026

Changes are coming to SPARC! We getting ready to share a rebrand of our organization. We will be sharing during this week and next. So exciting! :)

08/10/2026

FCT Level II Certified !!

This is a huge accomplishment, as the certification process is extremely intensive and requires dedication, consistency, and high fidelity to the model. The process includes completion of 16 FCT checkoffs, extensive coaching, feedback, and demonstration of competency across multiple skills and phases of treatment.
We are incredibly proud of the hard work, perseverance, and commitment that went into reaching these milestones and wanted to make sure our accomplishments were shared and celebrated!

These certifications help us help our community so much better. This is OUR ongoing work and promise to serve you the best we can.

08/08/2026

Never too late to share some of this information! Although the World Cup just past, there is always. big sporting events going on.

Domestic Violence Fact

According to, The Guardian, prosecutors in England and Wales are expecting incidents of domestic abuse to increase during the men’s World Cup. Research from Lancaster University found domestic abuse incidents increase when England play, by 26% when they win or draw and by 38% if they lose.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) also released data showing that more than 300 domestic abuse offences were reported to police during the Euro 2024 tournament where victims believed the perpetrator’s behaviour was linked to (soccer).
Similar increases are experienced in the United States during Football season, especially during the Superbowl.
Source: The Guardian "Prosecutors in England and Wales expect rise in domestic abuse during World Cup" by Hannah Al-Othman published 6/27/26.

Quarterly Statistics
Over the past quarter, our DVIP received 54 referrals: 30 from Criminal Court/Probation, 20 from DSS and the remaining 4 from other sources.
The majority (41) were from Buncombe County. 35 of these individuals enrolled in the program, with 36 people attending their first class.
A total of 16 participants completed DVIP in the fourth quarter and 17 were removed due to Excessive Absences (14), Arrests/Probation Violations (2), and Non-Compliance with Rules (1).

08/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Tracey!! It was last week, but we wanted to share our appreciation for her. We are so grateful to have her on our team. She brings so much to our organization, besides her unique sense of humor! :)

Wishing you the best on your birthday and for many more to come!

08/06/2026

Parents juggling full time jobs and raising a family deserve lots of grace. We've raised lots of babies in our offices. Our people work hard, and sometimes child care falls through, situations change, babies want to be with their mom/dad. We love welcoming the little people of Sparc and trying to ease the burden on parents. Their sweet little faces remind us why we do this work.

We are building a better community for them.

08/04/2026

Our own CHW Team will be at this amazing event with resources, information, and activities.

THIS Friday August 7th from 5pm to 8 pm at Pack Square, Downtown Asheville!

Stop by and say hi!

07/28/2026

TONIGHT! Don't miss out.

3 Hunt Hill Place from 5 to 7 pm.

See you there!

07/26/2026

This is two of our amazing CHW Team members RJ Poore and Timon Salters, at a community market in Klondyke helping serve community with food boxes during the market while sweating on an 82 degree day!

This is the kind of work we do out in the community every day. We are here to help with everything we can. Let us know what your needs are!

07/25/2026

Our very own Jackie Latek was interviewed about gun violence in this unfortunate incident here in Asheville. Jackie explains how our organization helps prevent this type of incidents in our communities.
Give it a listen!

City and organization leaders are reflecting on a shooting that left two people dead and seven others injured.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th birthday to the land of the free! Happy 4th of July from our family to yours. We hope you have a great day full of celebration, love, family and friends.