2024 – SparkYouth Awards Benefit

SparkYouth NYC is celebrating its 30th Anniversary!

The prestigious Champion for Youth Award will be presented to two remarkable individuals: Cia Buckley Marakovits, President & Chief Investment Officer, Dune Real Estate Partners, and Bob Foley, Partner, TPG Real Estate, while also honoring 15 Young Leaders from our incredible programs.

For 30 years, SparkYouth NYC has ignited growth in community-based programs to expand opportunities for the young people of New York City. We identify exceptional, early-stage, youth development organizations and invest in their growth with our unique capacity building program, the Cofactor Lab, and a significant financial commitment. To date, SparkYouth programs have had a transformative impact on the lives of 3 million young people and counting.