The Bay Area's leading corporations are joining forces to support Spark's unique apprenticeship programs. Spark's corporate partners help to empower youth by providing volunteers, workplace apprenticeships, and financial support for Spark's programs. We thank them for their support!

Autodesk
Autodesk believes in being a responsive community partner. Through our products, values and actions we strive to build and foster healthy, sustainable communities. Autodesk plays a global philanthropic role by responding to community needs in the areas of health, education, arts and the environment. Established in 1989, the Autodesk Community Relations program offers assistance to qualifying nonprofit organizations through monetary donations, in-kind contributions and volunteerism.

CM Capital
CMC is a Silicon Valley-based private investment and advisory services company located in Palo Alto, California. The CM Capital Foundation's purpose is to make grants to charitable and governmental organizations for charitable purposes and to provide financial resources and assistance for community-wide projects and programs in education, healthcare, and the betterment of cultural, environmental and economic conditions.

eBay
Since its creation, eBay Foundation has made more than $19 million in grants and has consistently been recognized as one of the Bay Area’s top corporate foundations. Employee programs are an integral part of eBay Foundation’s work and provide a variety of ways for eBay Inc. employees around the world to make a difference in their local communities. Each eBay office globally is empowered to form its own GIVE Team to assess local needs and recommend nonprofits for the foundation to support through grants. GIVE Teams also promote and engage employees in volunteer activities.

Farm Fresh To You
Farm Fresh To You is an organic farm located in the Capay Valley just northwest of Davis and features s a home delivery service of fresh, 100% organic produce. In addition FFTY has a simple, easy and healthy fundraising program for education programs. For each SPARK supporter who signs up to try the home delivery service (with no obligation), SPARK will receive $15. To sign up, visit www.farmfreshtoyou.com and use the promotion code: 8372.

Gap Inc.
At Gap Inc., social responsibility is fundamental to who we are and how we operate as a company. We believe this brings sustained, collective value to our shareholders, our employees, our customers and society.

Genentech
Genentech is committed to being a strong corporate citizen by harnessing our unique resources, both financial and human, to contribute to the best interests of patients, the medical profession, our employees and our communities. Genentech supports a wide variety of organizations and initiatives through our corporate giving programs.

Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente, we understand that good health extends beyond the doctor's office and the hospital. It begins with healthy environments: fresh fruits and vegetables in neighborhood stores, successful schools, clean air, accessible parks, and safe playgrounds. These are the vital signs of healthy communities. Good health for the entire community - which we call Total Community Health - requires equity and social and economic well-being.

PG&E
We're dedicated to serving the unique needs of our various customer communities and promoting equal opportunity for our current and future employees, as well as our vendors. Our community development programs help build and sustain businesses, create jobs and broaden the income and tax base of our region. We know every dollar we put into the community contributes to the success of our company.

PsPrint
PsPrint is an active supporter of our community. We are committed to helping schools, universities, non-profits and other organizations within our community with their printing needs. However, please understand that due to the large number of requests we receive, PsPrint is not able to contribute donations to every organization.

Salesforce CRM
Salesforce.com provides CRM and cloud computing solutions for large enterprises, SMBs, and nonprofits. Salesforce.com Foundation helps nonprofit organizations further their mission through a unique 1/1/1 integrated philanthropy model: 1% volunteerism, 1% equity, and 1% CRM product donations.Get Salesforce CRM for better donor contact management and powerful nonprofit fundraising.

SanDisk Corporation Fund
SanDisk is committed to making a difference in the communities where our employees live and work. We do so by making consistent donations to non-profit organizations, foundations, and community groups. To maximize the results of our efforts, we focus on programs that support individuals and families, education, youth development, and community enrichment through the arts.

Symantec
Although well-known as a global leader in security solutions such as antivirus and fraud protection, Symantec's products and services encompass so much more. Corporate responsibility at Symantec is intertwined with the company's core purpose of securing and managing your information-driven world. We define corporate responsibility as the way in which we fulfill this purpose: with full attention and respect to ethical operation, the environment, and commitment to positive societal impact.

Union Bank
Partnering. Investing. Building. Union Bank believes these are ways to lift up communities and watch them grow. By providing the right financial tools and lending our support, we are working with communities to create a solid foundation for the future.

Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market partner's with local non-profits in the area to raise funds at the registers through the “Nickel’s for Non-Profits” program. Customers participate in the program by bringing in their own grocery bags to shop for groceries. Every bag equals a nickel that will be donated to three featured beneficiaries. The selected beneficiaries are chosen every fiscal quarter.