With more than three decades of experience, Brad Sparkman is a professional investigator specializing in investigating civil and criminal cases from his base in Tampa, Florida. In addition to his professional activities, Brad Sparkman is committed to giving back to the community, and since 2011 has been working with local ministries supporting people in need.
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A professional investigator with more than two decades of experience working with civil and criminal cases across the nation, Brad Sparkman also serves as president of Progressive Life Coaching in Tampa, Florida. For the past seven years, Brad Sparkman has been involved with local homeless ministries. Tampa offers a diverse range of services to those who find themselves living on the street through a variety of nonprofit organizations. One such group, Metropolitan Ministries, provides assistance to families ranging from housing to education and job assistance. Homeless Helping Homeless, Inc. supplies emergency lodging without stringent entry requirements. As the city's only shelter run by individuals who have experienced homelessness, it encourages peer support. The shelter also just extended its services in 2018 to include a transitional housing facility and other support services to help people regain independence. The Alpha House of Tampa has 39 housing units to give shelter to pregnant women and young mothers with nowhere to go. In addition to providing these women with a temporary place to live, it also offers personal development programs and support to obtain community resources. |
AuthorBased out of Pinellas County, Florida, Michael Brad Sparkman oversees the private investigation firm, Archives
February 2019
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