Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others...
Phillipians 2:3
Leadership Proven Through Service.
Philanthropist. Entrepreneur. Mentor. Samuel C. Sparks has spent more than 15 years building opportunities, strengthening communities, and helping others reach their potential. From South Shore to communities across the nation, his work has been rooted in service, driven by results, and shaped by a simple principle. If we want better outcomes for our communities, we must be willing to create them.
Real Leadership is not about holding positions, it's about opening doors for others to walk through.
+ 15 Years
in Service
Community Partnerships
Youth
Development
Creating
Opportunities
Economic
Development
Economic
Growth
Business
Sustainability
This is a movement to restore community pride, create new economic opportunity, and unify residents together to move this Ward forward, block by block.
The 7th Ward deserves bold leadership focused on action, accountability, and long-term investment in our neighborhoods. Our community is filled with the talent, resilience, and potential to thrive. However, real progress requires leadership that is responsive and committed to delivering results. Essential to local leadership, and at the foundation of change, is supporting our local businesses, investing in youth, improving city services, and revitalizing commercial corridors. Together we can build a safer, cleaner, and more connected 7th Ward.
Forward Together
Our Mission
Our Priorities
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
Every resident deserves to feel safe inside and outside their homes. Public safety is about more than emergency response.
PUBLIC
SAFETY
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
COMMUNITY
WELLNESS
NEIGHBOORHOOD
RESTORATION
Strong local businesses create jobs, strengthen neighborhoods, and keep investment within the community.
ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION
YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT
Residents deserve city services that are efficient, responsive, and focused on the needs of the community.
COMMUNITY
WELLNESS
Neighborhood corridors and public spaces should reflect the pride, culture, and strength of the
7th Ward.
NEIGHBOORHOOD
RESTORATION
PUBLIC
SAFETY
YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT
YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT
COMMUNITY
WELLNESS
Change Begins
With Us.
Change
Begins
With Us.
The future of South Shore is shaped by us.
Join our movement, and let's spark change.
Change
Begins
With Us.
The future of South Shore is shaped by us. Join our movement, and let's spark change.