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SparkSF Film Screening of
Not My Life
Thursday, February 9, 2012
6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Jewish Community Federation Board Room
121 Steurt Street, San Francisco
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This event is FREE and open to the public.
In continuation of our conversation around global trafficking, Spark, in partnership with serval Bay Area women's organizations, will screen Not My Life--a film about slavery in our time. Not My Life probes the dark, hidden, and often unspeakable realities of human trafficking - a multi-billion dollar global industry.
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SparkNYC Film Screening of
Circumstance
Sunday, February 12, 2012
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Barnard College
New York City
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SparkNYC is going to the movies! In partnership with the Athena Film Festival at Barnard, SparkNYC members and friends in New York will screen Circumstance, a eye-opening film about love, friendship, class and tyranny in the lives of two young women in Iran. Facebook invite is here. Spark has purchased a block of tickets. Please email Jennwilcox@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.
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SparkNYC Membership Mixer
Thursday, February 16, 2012
7:00 - 10:00 pm
The Noyes Foundation
6 East 39th Street, 12th Floor, New York
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Join members and supporters in New York to learn about Spark's 2012 programming. Mix and meet others who share your passion for igniting global change.
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Book Club
Featuring Hearts on Fire by Jill Iscol
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Press Club, 20 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco
Delve into the lives of twelve visionaries, including a Spark grantee, who turned ideals into action, and then, meet up for an inspirational discussion of next generation activism.
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Film Screenings
New York and San Francisco
February 2012
In continuation of our exploration of women and war,
Spark will screen The Invisible War, a 2012 Sundance
Film Festival documentary selection, chronicling sexual
violence in the US military.
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Speaker Series
San Francisco
March 2012
San Francisco is a global hub for human trafficking.
Spark will host a panel of local experts to discuss
strategies, solutions and a vision for a city free of
trafficking.
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International Delegation Trip
Istanbul, Turkey
April 2012
Visit potential grantees, meet with local women
leaders and participate in an international conference
of young activists working to secure women’s human
rights. You must be a member to participate.
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Cocktails for a Cause
New York and San Francisco
April 2012
Join Spark members and supporters for an evening of
philanthropy and fun. 100% of the proceeds will
support Spark's grantmaking program.
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The 7th Annual Black & Pink Ball
San Francisco
October 2012
This is an event not to be missed! Over 700 Spark
members and supporters will dance the night away at
our annual Black & Pink extravaganza. 100% of the
proceeds support Spark’s grantmaking program.
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Grants and Advocacy Committee
3rd Wednesday of Every Month
Shartsis Friese LLP - San Francisco
Location TBD - New York City
Spark is a volunteer-run organization. Members manage our investments. Join fellow Spark members as we identify issue areas and grantee partners.
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