SPARK CHANGE
Because YOU can make a difference
SPARK CHANGE
Project Mission: Be The Spark
At the heart of SPARK CHANGE lies a simple yet profound mission: to inspire individuals to make positive change in their communities and in their lives.
Information Comes First
We strive to provide a platform that supports understanding of issues and ideas in various disciplines. Online videos feature a series of educational presentations and interviews with those who have or are working in their respective fields.
Empowering the Individual
Each person has power, regardless of organizational affiliation. It’s not just about connecting minds but also about celebrating the individual power that we carry within ourselves.
Spearheaded by Folia Nova, LLC’s founder, Maria Davis, SPARK CHANGE is more than a community project -it aims to offer information to inspire. Maria’s distinctive approach at Folia Nova, interweaves creativity with dedication to the community.
NEW VIDEO
Stefon Whitaker
Filmmaking
Stefon Whitaker is a Southern California filmmaker and founder of SW Films. He has worked in the background in different roles of major film productions and major brands. In this interview, Stefon talks about his journey and how he would like to make an impact through his work and giving back to his hometown in rural Indiana.
VIDEO PRESENTATIONS AND INTERVIEWS
Adam Toering
Historic Preservation Guidelines
Adam Toering is currently a Program Coordinator with two preservation-oriented nonprofit organizations – Indiana Landmarks and South Bend TradeWorks – where he helps both organizations by encouraging traditional trades through training, hands-on preservation projects, and deconstruction/salvage initiatives…more
Kristen Thomas
Environmental Management
Kris Thomas is the current MS4 Coordinator for the City of Angola. MS4 stands for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. MS4 Programs are intended to improve our nation’s surface waters by reducing the quantities of pollutants that are picked up by runoff and transported into storm sewer systems during rainfall events….more
Beth Neu
Community/Economic Development
Beth Neu spent the majority of her career in the Economic/Community Development field with over 25 years of service in various local government positions. In addition, she worked for the Catholic Diocese of Richmond as their first Director of Pastoral Planning… more
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Dan Ross
Arts and Community
Dan Ross has been with Arts United since 2009, currently serving as President & CEO. Mr. Ross previously held the positions of Vice President of Community Development and Executive Director of Cultural Advancement Projects, LLC, a subsidiary of Arts United focusing on providing fiscal agency support for community cultural projects…more
Darlene Vassil
Decatur Sculpture Tour
Serendipity: The effect by which one accidentally stumbles upon something truly wonderful. I was an elementary school art teacher motivated by the serendipitous creativity of children. I have a master’s degree in art education and count myself very lucky to have worked 35 years for the Crown Point Community Schools…more
Rev. Nikki Shaw
Purpose/Meaning/Spirituality
Rev. Nikki Shaw is the Pastor at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Angola, IN. She has been serving in Angola since 2020 and has been serving in the United Church of Christ since 2012…more
Mari McHenry
Health Equity
Drawing from a background of supporting international students and scholars at esteemed institutions such as Georgetown University and Trine University, Mari McHenry has transitioned her focus to advocating for health equity at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital…more
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