Along the lines of the popular pop-up parties, unlikely spaces are used to construct one day events on Easter Day, Christmas Day and Yom Kippur. This is a non-denominational day - all are welcome. There will be a sit down meal, activities and speakers. Volunteers are encouraged to participate with their entire family and attendees are encouraged to be of service by writing welcome notes to the nex
t group of attendees. Inspiration: Oftentimes, Non-Profit Organizations do an extraordinary job around the holidays but are closed on the actual day of, leaving many alone wondering how to pass the time. Sparkle opens its doors on days when community and charity come together to make memories for those seeking family and tradition. Volunteers have a sense of purpose and attendees share holiday spirit - maybe for the first time in years. Goal: To receive event space, staff, food and services fully donated. NYC Launching in Spring 2015. Would like to be in LA and Portland by 2016 and national by 2017. Attendees: Working with other not for profit organizations, we will identify participants who a exhibit motivated desire to attend. Attendees will be asked to submit a short paragraph on why holidays and family is important to them, encouraging them to be a part of the movement from the beginning. BackStory: After decades of unsuccessfully looking for ways to be of service on popular holidays, our founders created one! On Christmas Eve 2014, Abbey LeVine posted that she had two extra seats at her holiday dinner party and fourteen people responded so her sit-down became a buffet and all were welcome. At that dinner was Brenda Fredericks Marino, called the next day looking for some leftovers to bring to a Harlem woman she found on Craigslist requesting Christmas goodies. The woman fell into Brenda's arms crying, as Brenda was the only person who responded to her request for a meal. When the woman saw the fresh pumpkin bread, pork roast, winter jacket and blanket provided by the two friends, she wept and shared thanks and photos of her Christmas meal and "bed." And in that moment of magic, an organization was launched. Spread the Sparkle proudly engages in daily pleasure, celebration, abundance, inspiration and love. We believe family is crucial to happiness and that every act of kindness improves the world. Dates:
Easter Sunday - April 5, 2015
Yom Kippur - September 23, 2015
Christmas Day - December 25, 2015
