Specially Adapted Resource Centers (SPARC)

Alicia Liddle and Shelia Grant Join SPARC’s Board to Help Guide Growth of Northern Virginia Nonprofit Focused on People with Severe Disabilities ? Alicia Liddle with Northwest Federal Credit Union and Shelia Grant with Fairfax County Sheriff's Office have joined the board of directors for SPARC, a non-profit that provides day programs for Northern Virginia adults with severe and multiple disabilities. “We are excited to have Alicia and Shelia join our board. Both bring a wealth of experience that will be invaluable in helping serve people in our community with severe disabilities who are forgotten--often languishing at home. I look forward to working with them as we expand and shape SPARC’s future to ensure more opportunities exist for those we serve,” explained Debi Alexander, Executive Director, SPARC. Alicia?Liddle is passionate about building meaningful relationships, enhancing community engagement, and supporting the growth of local businesses. She currently serves as a relationship manager for Northwest Federal Credit Union’s Company Partnership Program where she focuses on building strategic partnerships and enhancing member experiences. Prior to that,?Liddle?was the director of Member Engagement, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. She started her career as a teacher with Fairfax County Public Schools. Liddle?also served on the Board of Directors for Gabriel Homes Inc. for several years. Shelia Grant has deep experience in health management and expertise in trauma-informed care. Currently, she serves as director, Correctional Health and Human Services/Medical Branch, Fairfax County Sheriff's Office/Adult Detention Center, where she is responsible for management the medical branch and all health and human services of the organization. Prior to this, she was chief of the medical services branch at the Sheriff’s Office, overseeing the provision of all medical services needed by Detention Center patients. ?She is active in the community and a graduate of Leadership Fairfax.

SPARC ~ Herndon had a day filled with enchantment! Friends from SPARC gathered with the seniors for an exciting day of magical experiences. The advantages of intergenerational programming are numerous, and activities like these highlight the importance of operating in shared spaces like community centers. We are immensely thankful for this partnership!

It is official! SPARC ~ Alexandria will open it's doors on October 14! We are deeply grateful to Senator Mark R Warner and Senator Tim Kaine for providing the funding to launch this center serving the route one corridor. Eternally grateful to Rodney Lusk and Lloyd Tucker, Director Fairfax County Government Neighborhood and Community Services for providing the space! We look forward to welcoming new friends to our program! We will be honoring Senator Mark Warner and Google for their financial investment in our program at our November 2 Gratitude Gala! Come celebrate our community all who ensure a life of possibilities to everyone who lives, works and plays in Fairfax County! Buy your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gQV33NkZ

Sponsors who meet the qualifications (pledge by September 15 to ensure inclusion) will be featured in our thank you advertisement in the Washington Business Journal. Additionally, they will benefit from the December 6th issue's bonus distribution at the CEO of the Year Awards event. Do well by doing good! Register as a sponsor of SPARC's 2nd Annual Gratitude Gala on November 2 at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott honoring Senator Mark Warner and Google today! Go to:

Follow SPARC on Social and sign up for our monthly newsletter! Learn about our new staff, and upcoming events to include the November 2 Gratitude Gala and the?The Loudoun County Social Collective?December 2 Christmas Tea! Sign up by visiting:?https://lnkd.in/ez2jmafS Ellen Dyke Will Schermerhorn Shawn Flaherty Hannah Irsfeld, Esq. John Foust Edward Herbst CPA, CFF, CFE Nancy Lu David M. Adams JoAnne Adams, REALTOR?,CDPE, SRS, SRES? Debbie Cabala Mary Burger Debi Alexander

Every day at SPARC is bustling with activity! As the month draws to a close, what was your spotlight moment?

SPARC expresses appreciation to the Advocate and Friend sponsors of the November 2 gala, a celebration honoring our participants. This unique gala is tailored to accommodate our SPARC friends. We invite you to the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott from 4-7 PM to celebrate Senator Mark Warner. We encourage you to become part of the growing roster of sponsors today. Visit https://lnkd.in/gQV33NkZ

SPARC expresses appreciation to the Leader and Ppartner sponsors of the November 2 gala, a celebration honoring our participants. This unique gala is tailored to accommodate our SPARC friends. We invite you to the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott from 4-7 PM to celebrate Senator Mark Warner. We encourage you to become part of the growing roster of sponsors today. Visit https://lnkd.in/gQV33NkZ

SPARC expresses appreciation to the Presenting and Champion sponsors of the November 2 gala, a celebration honoring our participants. This unique gala is tailored to accommodate our SPARC friends. We invite you to the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott from 4-7 PM to celebrate Senator Mark Warner. We encourage you to become part of the growing roster of sponsors today. Visit https://lnkd.in/gQV33NkZ

Everyone at SPARC is grateful to the Foundation for Children with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities for supporting our work with a grant to purchase essential equipment! Mirza Donegan, CSA?