Life Plan

Please Note: SPARC Hope is not a crisis or emergency assistance program. 
We do not provide immediate financial support such as rent or utility assistance to individuals who are not enrolled clients. 

Our focus is on long-term support and success for single-parent families through education, financial planning, and wraparound services. To qualify for our program, potential clients must complete an interview, work with us to develop a balanced monthly budget, and show a commitment to personal and academic progress. 

 If accepted into our program, clients may be eligible for limited financial support (up to $200/month) after the initial review period. This may include rent or utility assistance, gas cards, or other resources depending on individual needs and program funding. 

 If you need immediate assistance, please visit https://metrounitedway.org/get-help-now/ or dial 2-1-1 for immediate community resources.  For additional resources, go to:   https://www.myky.info/#/ 

Through these two websites, you should be able to find the resources you are looking for in all areas of need.   An additional resource, google Community Area Ministries with your zip code.   They can assist with resource in your community. 

 About Our Program 

SPARC Hope is a long-term support program designed for single parents who are pursuing higher education and working toward long-term stability. We offer a range of services to our enrolled clients, including: 

  • Access to our on-site grocery store (unlimited use) 
  • Holiday support programs (Easter, Back to School, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas) 
  • Limited financial assistance (up to $200/month after at least 3 months in the program and budget approval) 
  • Emergency assistance (for clients only) 
  • Ongoing mentoring, goal setting, and life planning support 

 Initial Eligibility Requirements 

To be considered for enrollment in our program, you must meet all of the following criteria: 

  • Be a single parent (not cohabitating or in a partnered relationship) with at least 50% custody of your children 
  • Be enrolled at least half-time in a college, university, trade school, or other Institution of Higher Education (IHE), with a minimum GPA of 2.0  Must also have 9-12 months left in your education journey. 
  • Be working at least part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) 

 Next Steps 

If you do not meet these initial eligibility requirements, please use the websites listed above in this email.  We will close your file with SPARC Hope. 

If you do meet the requirements above, please email the following documentation to laura@sparc-hope.org within 7 days: 

  1. Last 3 paycheck stubs 
  1. Verification of school enrollment (must include enrollment status, degree/major, GPA, and projected graduation date — an unofficial transcript/academic plan is needed) 

Please use the subject line “Employment & School Verification” when submitting your documents. All documentation must be legible in order to be accepted. 

Once received and verified, you’ll be sent a link to complete our Life Plan Application. After submitting the Life Plan, we will provide a checklist of additional documents to gather and ask you to schedule an interview with our team. 

If you have any questions or need assistance gathering your documentation, please call our office at 502-245-9899. 

We look forward to learning more about you and supporting your journey to success. 

Warm regards, 
SPARC Hope Team 

NOTE:   When we request information, if we do not hear from  you within one week, we will assume you are no longer interested in our program and we will close your file. 

To find out if you may be eligible for our Life Plan program, please go to the Need Assistance page and fill out our Intake Form. If you know you meet the minimum requirements, after filling out the intake form, someone will contact you with information on our Life Plan application process.  You will need to send us the above documentation and fill out intake form before moving forward.  Someone will get back with you after we have had a chance to review documentation. Thank you!

We do not take walk-ins.  All services are by appointment only.

Services

The Food Pantry is open to single parents and their kids in the Kentuckiana area. Life Plan clients may access the food pantry as often as needed. However, if you are not a Life Plan Client, you may access the Food Pantry four times (every 3 months) for the duration of one year. The requirements to have access to this service is to provide a valid driver’s license or state issued I.D. card and Social Security Card for the single parent and each child under the age of 18 in the home.

To find out more about our programs, please call 502-245-9899.

11921 Brinley Avenue,
Suite 101 Louisville, KY 40243

Call Us: (502) 245-9899

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(If you need assistance, please go to our Need Assistance tab, fill out intake form, and submit.)