COVID-19 Spirit Cultural Exchange is closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 and the effect the situation is having on our current participants in the USA. Our number one priority is... read more →
The Noble Network of Charter Schools is an open-enrollment public charter school network with 17 campuses across Chicago and over 12,000 students in grades 9 through 12. Their Winter Externship... read more →
American Red CrossSpirit held a training event at the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago that resulted in valuable mental health education of its staff and represented a valuable fundraiser... read more →
November 11 - Many Americans have relatives who have volunteered to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is an official U.S. public holiday observed annually on November... read more →
October 14 – Since 1971, Columbus Day has been celebrated on the second Monday in October in the United States. It is generally observed by banks, the bond market, the... read more →
June 1-30 - The month of June was chosen for LGBT Pride Month to remember the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. “LGBT” are the initials that stand... read more →
May 1 - Although celebrated with far greater fanfare in other countries, May Day, usually celebrated on May 1, is a celebration of spring as well as a day honoring... read more →
Spirit teamed up with four other J-1 sponsors to organize meetings with various Members of Congress across Wisconsin throughout the week. Christina led a meeting in Madison, Wisconsin, with Congressman Mark Pocan,... read more →
With the busy summer season rapidly approaching, the Midwest Health Safety Welfare Summit functions to heighten awareness about participant safety, provide relevant training, and inspire new initiatives to further improve J-1 participant... read more →
First Week of April - American football season is out, and baseball season is in! Opening Day is the day on which professional baseball leagues begin their regular season. For Major League... read more →