Spark's mission is to help profoundly transform disinvested neighborhoods into thriving and prosperous communities.
Spark promotes Holistic Community Development. This applies rigorous real estate development methods while considering all the foundational assets: social, political, economic, and physical, that are necessary for communities to thrive and prosper. Our role is to support and supplement the work of existing organizations, build upon existing community assets, provide funding, leverage resources to close financing gaps, and to help educate and minimize the risk for developers who would otherwise not invest in these neighborhoods.
Our Vision is a greater Omaha metropolitan area where all neighborhoods have the foundational assets necessary to thrive and prosper.
Our Values
Collaborative
Everything we do, we do in partnership with others - neighborhood leaders, nonprofit partners, developers, government officials, local businesses and more.
Passionate
We care about our work and the long-lasting impact we have in neighborhoods.
Hard Working
We get stuff done by rolling up our sleeves and undertaking difficult initiatives and conversations.
Trustworthy
We are honest and transparent with each other, our partners, and the community.
Strategic
Our work relies on understanding the big picture and long-term outcomes, and we work thoughtfully and intentionally to get there.
Spark Resources
Project Process Pipeline (Spanish)
Memberships
Spark advocates for poverty alleviation as a member of CSN.
Spark stands with housing developers across the state who advocate for affordability.
Spark upholds the standards of excellence outlined in NAM’s Guidelines and Principles