SparkPoint exists to foster community well-being rooted in connection. Addressing what Transylvania County’s 2024 Community Health Assessment identified as two of the county’s most pressing concerns — mental health challenges and social isolation — SparkPoint works as both a direct service provider and a countywide convener, helping residents, nonprofits, and community leaders align resources, reduce isolation, and build long-term resilience. In 2025, SparkPoint reached more than 7,700 residents through workshops, events, storytelling initiatives, and partner collaborations — representing approximately 23% of Transylvania County’s population.

SparkPoint’s integrated model combines trauma-informed facilitation, community storytelling, and data synthesis to translate lived experience into actionable community insight. Its programs span youth mental health outreach, workforce and leadership development, cross-sector coordination, and post-disaster recovery support. Following Hurricane Helene, SparkPoint hosted more than four community outreach events reaching over 1,300 people, three countywide wellness workshops for 150 high school students and staff, and a one-year Helene anniversary healing event that drew 700 attendees and 35 community partners.

Lake Toxaway Charities is proud to support SparkPoint’s Community Purpose Workshops and Senior Wellness Day programming — bringing free, research-based purpose and connection workshops to adults countywide and to graduating seniors at each Transylvania County high school.

Sparkpoint has volunteer opportunities and you can learn more by contacting Charlotte Shackleford at 828-554-7010 or charlotte@yoursparkpoint.org