SPARK Academy Supports Children Affected by LA Wildfires

August 24, 2026

Offering healing through art, theater and sports

In response to the devastating 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, HOPE worldwide launched SPARK Academy to support children ages 5–12 in the Pasadena and Altadena communities. Volunteers throughout Los Angeles supported the program, many from the Lifeway Church.

Through six Saturday sessions filled with arts, theatre, and sports-based activities, children were given a safe space to process what they experienced and begin rebuilding confidence and resilience.


Watch the video
to learn more about how SPARK Academy is helping young wildfire survivors take steps toward healing.



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