The Collaborative Expansion Foundation is proud to partner with Walmart stores across Southern California to support seniors through the Senior Community Enrichment Program. We have proudly represented Spark Good as a partner since 2019.

Funding Request:

$5,000 from the Walmart Spark Good Local Grant Program

Organization:

Collaborative Expansion Foundation 501(c)(3) Public Charity

Program: Spark the Mind • Nourish the People • Shape the Future

Spark Good Community Initiative

Through the Spark Good Program, Collaborative Expansion Foundation is bringing high-quality, accessible support directly into communities across California serving seniors, families, and caregivers with both immediate relief and long-term resources.

In each selected community, we host a series of four community-based engagement events, reaching approximately 200 participants per location. These events are thoughtfully designed to provide more than just a moment of support, they create lasting impact through nourishment, education, and ongoing connection.

During each event, participants receive food boxes to help address food insecurity. Through partnerships with local organizations and in-kind donations, we are able to expand our reach while using funding to support the packaging, coordination, and delivery of meals including distribution to seniors who are homebound or face mobility challenges. This ensures that no one is left out due to access barriers.

Each gathering also includes a 90-minute educational seminar focused on topics that directly affect seniors and their families. These sessions cover health and wellness, Social Security awareness, fraud prevention, understanding artificial intelligence, financial literacy, and resources that address isolation and long-term care needs. Participants also receive professionally developed, printed educational toolkits designed to be kept and used as ongoing references long after the event ends.

Beyond the day of the event, participants are introduced to a trusted network of senior advocates who serve as year-round community resources available up to 360 days a year. These advocates provide guidance, answer questions, and help individuals navigate healthcare, financial, and social support systems with confidence.

Each event is hosted in a welcoming and accessible environment, intentionally designed to promote dignity, comfort, and connection. From thoughtful setup to small touches like centerpieces and participant giveaways, every detail is meant to create a space where seniors feel seen, valued, and supported.

To further extend our impact, the Spark Good initiative also includes ongoing monthly food distributions and workshops at local community centers, with a goal of reaching over 500 community members throughout the season. These continued efforts strengthen community resilience by providing consistent access to nutrition, education, and support.

This initiative is more than a series of events. It is a structured, high-touch program that combines nutrition, education, and human connection to empower seniors and families today while building stronger, more resilient communities for the future.

Participants will also be introduced to a network of trusted senior advocates who can provide guidance and support throughout the year. These advocates will serve as ongoing community resources, helping seniors and families navigate services, ask questions, and stay connected to trusted support systems.

Program Impact

• 200 Seniors Served
  Seniors will attend four community enrichment events where they will receive food boxes, participate in a 90-minute seminar on health, Social Security awareness, fraud prevention, AI awareness, and connect with trusted senior advocates who provide guidance and support throughout the year.
• 500+ Program Interactions
  Each event creates multiple points of engagement including educational seminars, food assistance, resource counseling, fraud prevention education, and connections to ongoing support services for seniors and caregivers.
• 4 Community Enrichment Events
  These local events bring seniors together for nourishment, education, and connection to community resources that support health, safety, and independence.
• Up to 500 Food Boxes Provided to each Community
  Meals are distributed through food boxes given directly to seniors attending the events, with additional boxes left with the host location to support seniors who were unable to attend, ensuring food reaches those who need it most.

HOW FUNDS WILL BE USED

• Total Program Investment: $5,000
  Supporting 4 community events serving approximately 200 seniors in specific communities.

NUTRITIONAL ACCESS & FOOD DELIVERY — $2,000 (40%)

• Leveraging donated food resources, funds support packaging, coordination, and delivery of meals for both on-site participants and homebound seniors, ensuring equitable access to nutrition.
  

EDUCATIONAL TOOLKITS — $1,000 (20%)

• Professionally printed, bound, and branded resource guides provided to each participant. Materials cover Medicare, Social Security, fraud prevention, and long-term care planning for continued use beyond the event.

VENUE & PARTICIPANT EXPERIENCE — $700 (14%)

• Includes accessible event space ($200) and enhancements such as decor, centerpieces, and participant giveaways to create a welcoming, dignified environment that encourages engagement.

LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION — $500 (10%)

• Covers insured transportation for food and materials, as well as staffing support to coordinate setup, delivery, and on-site assistance for seniors.

SPEAKERS & EDUCATION SUPPORT — $500 (10%)

• Honorariums for qualified educators, healthcare advocates, and subject matter experts delivering trusted guidance during each session.

PROGRAM COORDINATION & SUPPORT — $300 (6%)

• Administrative coordination, volunteer support, and operational oversight to ensure seamless execution across all four events.

TOTAL: $5,000

WE'VE EXPANDED OUR REACH TO MORE CITIES - OUR EVENTS ARE NOW WITHIN 10 MILES OF EACH WALMART STORE!

“This program combines nutrition, education, and community connection to deliver lasting impact for seniors, both in-person and at home.”

Walmart Community Partnership

• This program helps Walmart stores directly support seniors living in the communities they serve.

Through the support of Walmart’s Spark Good initiative, this program helps ensure that seniors in the local community receive not only nutritious food, but also knowledge, protection from fraud, and year-round access to trusted advocates who care about their well-being.

Who We Are

• 501(c)(3) Public Charity
• EIN: 82-4366447
• Based in Redondo Beach, CA

Our Impact

• 25,000+ meals delivered to seniors
• 70,000+ individuals reached through education
• 10,000 beds delivered to children
• 5,000 PPE distributed to seniors

All of our supportive documents can be found on the Spark The Mind. Nourish The People. Shape The Future tab. Also visit, secure65healthplans on YouTube and Facebook for some of our financial, social security, Medicare and community programs, and LinkedIn with respect to Moné Swann's business and academic experience. 

Contact

Moné Swann
Chief Executive Officer

(833)-777-2555

[email protected]