A Spark is Catching...
Be part of the Collective
We don’t just watch the light; we stoke the fire.
Find us at the Park!
This summer, Stoke the Spark Collective is popping up at local parks to create meaningful moments of connection, joy, and community for kids, youth, and families.
Through simple acts of outreach like free popsicles, bubbles, creative activities, and conversation, we aim to build belonging, encourage positive connection, and remind young people that they are seen, valued, and supported right where they are.
Join us June 10th!
Join Stoke the Spark Collective for an upcoming Bingo & Craft Night at the Marysville Library — a fun, welcoming space for youth and families to connect, create, laugh, and build real community together.
Open to everyone, so bring your friends and come enjoy a safe night of fun, creativity, and belonging!
This is also an opportunity to give feedback and ideas for ways we can help make Snohomish County a better place. Together we can help make a difference.
Registration Open
Ignite Creativity This Summer!
Stoke the Spark Collective is excited to launch our “Make Your Own Journal” Cohort!
Join us for a creative and meaningful experience designed to inspire connection, self-expression, and community. To read the full program description and register, please scroll down below. Space is limited, and we can’t wait to create with you!
No spark is meant to go out in the dark
Suicide and isolation are stealing our youth. But we believe everyone carries a "Divine Spark"—a unique purpose and a reason to stay.
Protect the Spark
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth aged 10–24 in the United States. Suicide is more common than death from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, and other diseases combined for this age group.
Stoke Belonging
Nearly 1 in 3 youth ages 12 to 17 had a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral problem in 2022–2023, often linked to low belonging. And only 17% of young adults feel "deeply connected" to a community
Ignite Hope
Based on 2023 CDC data, 1 in 5 U.S. high school students seriously considered attempting suicide, with 9.5% attempting it, highlighting a severe mental health crisis.
Grow the Collective
Mentorship is associated with lower odds of suicide ideation, planning, and attempts. Mentorship can counteract the high suicide risk associated with cyberbullying, academic failure, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, and social isolation.
Our goal is to offer all
Cohorts Free to Everyone
Intensive 6-to-12 week collaborative cohorts that are designed to build trust and connections led by two adult mentors.
Aimed at building resilience, fostering community belonging, and preventing the crisis of isolation.
Consider donating below to keep these cohorts free for all
Introvert? Extrovert? That's ok!
Our Cohorts are built for everyone
Group size range from 3-12 people.
One day a week for 2-3 hours
Example Pilot Groups Below
Vehicle Education
Interested in learning how to change:
- A tire
- the oil
- tail and headlights
- wipers
- basic fluids
For girls ages 15-19 and 20-25
Coffee and Classes
Interested in learning how to:
- create a budget
- buy a house
- investing
- build savings plans
For adults ages 19-25 and teens ages 15-18.
This cohort is co-ed
Sewing
Wether you are a novice or a pro come learn how to sew! Learn the basics of a sewing machine and create something custom.
For girls ages:
- 12-14
- 16-18
- 19-25
Video Gaming
Video games your jam? Join others like you and enjoy snacks, pizza, and soda. Learn and grow together doing something you love.
For boys ages:
- 12-14
- 15-18
- 19-25
Board Game Days
Wanna have a blast playing a mix of stratigic or hilarious games? Join others while enjoying snacks, food, and fun drinks together.
For girls ages:
- 12-14
- 15-18
- 19-25
Campfire Nights
Enjoy evening activites like corn hole, fishing. Learn how to set up a tent and build a fire. Make different foods over the campfire and share stories.
For boys ages:
- 14-18
- 19-25
Ignite Your Creativity: Make Your Own Journal Cohort
Register Now
Cohort Starts June 10, 2026
Give your daughter a sacred space to express herself, discover her voice, and connect with a supportive community this summer. Hosted by Stoke the Spark Collective, this immersive 6-week cohort invites girls ages 10–13 into the beautiful world of bookbinding, mixed media art, and creative journaling.
Over six weekly sessions, she will hand-craft her very own personalized journal from scratch. She will then learn how to fill its pages using watercolor, collage, creative prompts, and goal-setting exercises designed to stoke her inner spark!
Cohort Schedule & Details
- Who: Girls ages 10–13
- Where: Stillaguamish Conference Room: 154 W Cox St, Arlington, WA 98223
- Weekly Session Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday Dates:
- June 10
- June 17
- June 24
- July 1 (NO COHORT – Holiday Break)
- July 8
- July 15
- July 22
- ✨ Grand Finale Family Celebration: Thursday, July 30 (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
- Families are invited to join us as the girls showcase their finished journals and celebrate their creative journeys!
🎨 What She Will Experience
- Artistic Bookbinding: Learn the step-by-step process of building and binding a custom book.
- Mixed Media Expression: Experiment with paints, textures, fabrics, stamps, and paper craft.
- Self-Discovery Prompts: High-vibe, age-appropriate writing prompts that build confidence and mindfulness.
- Meaningful Connection: A safe, small-group environment to form lasting friendships with peers.
📝 Secure Her Spot
Spaces are strictly limited to ensure a close-knit, high-quality experience for every girl. All high-quality bookbinding and art supplies are fully included in the registration. This cohort is entirely free for participants due to the generosity of others.
Registration closes June 7, 2026, or once all available spots have been filled — whichever comes first. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.
Want a Different Cohort?
Are you interested in our Journal Cohort, but looking for a different age group? Or do you have a brilliant idea for a future cohort topic? We want to hear from you!
We design our programs around community needs, and your feedback helps us decide what to launch next.
Get in Touch
- Fill out the contact form below.
- Email us directly at info@stokethesparkcollective.com.
Why Stoke the Spark?
Dedicated to boosting youth outcomes with meaningful mentorship and mental health support.
Research-Based Programs
All initiatives are grounded in studies proving mentorship improves education and emotional health. Mentored youth report significantly lower levels of depression and social anxiety compared to non-mentored peers. Mentored youth show over 50% lower odds of suicide ideation.
Focused Small Cohorts
Intimate group settings allow personalized skill-building and stronger support networks. It fosters safe, supportive environments that build confidence, resilience, and social skills. Small groups offer a supportive atmosphere where youth can take risks, try new things, and build confidence without fear of failure.
Collaborative Workshops
Interactive activities designed to foster leadership, resilience, and social connection. It encourages peer-to-peer connection, enhancing teamwork, reducing social isolation, and improving mental health, ultimately boosting academic performance and future readiness.
Preventive Mental Health
Despite the benefits, mentoring is declining. Data from 2022 showed that 35% of young adults grew up without a mentor. However, in 2026, 97% of individuals with a mentor report finding the experience valuable. Stoke the Spark Collective is on a mission to to bring mentorship up and the mental health crisis down.
Igniting a generation where isolation is replaced by connection
According to The National Mentoring Partnership, children at risk who had a mentor were: 55% more likely to enroll in college 52% less likely to skip school 37% less likely to skip class 78% more likely to volunteer regularly 90% interested in becoming a mentor themselves 130% more likely to hold leadership posistions.
We Believe in the Power of Prayer
Stoke the Spark Collective Mobile Prayer Team exists to bring encouragement, hope, compassion, and prayer directly into our community. We believe sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer is simply showing up, listening, caring, and reminding people they are not alone.
Our team seeks to meet people where they are — at parks, community events, hospitals, outreach gatherings, neighborhoods, and everyday spaces — offering prayer, support, kindness, and genuine human connection without judgment.
Whether someone is walking through hardship, celebrating a victory, carrying heavy burdens, or simply needing someone to stand beside them, our desire is to create safe moments of care, compassion, and hope.
We believe small moments of love and presence can have lasting impact, and that every person deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported.
If you would like prayer, want to connect with our team, or are interested in volunteering with the Mobile Prayer Team, we would love to hear from you.
What does it mean to be part of the Collective?
Donate Now: https://gofund.me/b475381a6
Be "Fuel" For the Fire
It takes a collective of people willing to show up, give, encourage, and invest in the lives of kids, youth, and families to create lasting impact.
Every contribution matters. Whether it’s a financial donation, supplies for a program, snacks for an event, art materials, volunteer time, or simply helping spread the word — every act of support helps spark hope, belonging, creativity, and connection in someone’s life.
No donation is too small. What may seem simple to one person could become a meaningful moment, a new opportunity, or even a life-changing experience for someone else.
When you give, you become a difference maker. You become part of the Collective helping young people feel seen, valued, supported, and empowered to grow into who they were created to be.
Together, we can make a bigger impact than any of us could alone.
Pray for us
You are helping build a fence of protection around the vulnerable. I ask first for your prayers. A "triple-braided cord" of community, strategy, and faith is not easily broken.
- "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken". — Ecclesiastes 4:12
- "If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?" — Matthew 18:12
Follow the Journey
We are documenting every step of the way! From meetings to filings and everything in between. Follow us and witness the journey of change.
Links to our social media down below.
Check back often for updates!
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Share the Spark
Building a community one spark at a time...
Know someone who has been looking for a way to support youth mental health? Maybe someone interested in our programs? Invite them to join the Collective.
Send them links to our website, socials, email, and our GoFund me page.
Individual sparks. A collective flame. One mission to end youth suicide.
Did we Spark curiosity?
Interested in how you can join the Collective?
You are NOT alone, a Collective is here to help.
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We'd love to hear from you!
Contact us
E-mail: info@stokethesparkcollective.com
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