Our Future

World Spark - Instituto Educativo de Guadalupe

Sustaining Hope; Growing Change


Throughout our history as a nonprofit, World Spark has depended on the generosity of foundations, businesses and individuals. Their confidence and  support, realized through donations and grants, has enabled us to create a six-acre campus that has served  more than 3100 children and adolescents.

However, World Spark realizes the future requires that we supplement the kindness of others with our own financial efforts. To that end, we have identified three projects to support and expand our programs.

Through lavender cultivation, beekeeping, and berry farming, we hope to not only generate additional funding but also teach valuable life skills through our sustainable endeavors.

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Loving Lavender


World Spark‘s lavender project is more than farming; it’s an opportunity to teach.

By cultivating lavender and marketing lavender products such as oils or soap, we provide a unique learning experience that helps fund the Institute’s existence.

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Busy Bees


Beekeeping at the Guadalupe Institute introduces students to one of nature’s greatest treasures, the honeybee.

Under the supervision of a Master Bee Keeper, special needs adolescents learn to tend 48 beehives.

In mastering these skills, participants acquire pride in a newfound ability while learning the importance of patience, responsibility and harmony with nature. 

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Bonus Berries


World Spark’s organic blackberry cultivation is its largest (1500 bushes) attempt to insure future funds.

By the sale of its organic blackberries, World Spark hopes to create a sustainable source of funding to support its programs.

Every berry sold will help fund learning, special assistance and healing programs. 

Our Mission

Our mission is to respond to the developmental needs of children living in poverty, domestic instability or confronting cognitive/physical limitations.

Our Location
  • 9121 N. Burr Avenue
  • Portland, Oregon
  • C.P 97203
  • www.worldspark.org
Contact Us
  • 503-245-7899
  • email: info@worldspark.org


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