Friends,
Happy New Year. I hope the close of 2025 gave you space to pause and restore, even if only briefly.
In thinking about everything that last year asked of us — and everything it taught us — I’m struck by a quiet but powerful sense of hope as we move forward. This is not blind optimism or wishful thinking. It’s a hope shaped by reality, anchored in the meaningful work we do here at Spitfire in partnership with you. Even in the most difficult circumstances, you are birthing a more just and freer future for all of us.
That’s why I’m so moved to share this Spitfire-commissioned artwork created by Rose Jaffe, a token of our appreciation for the work you do and for your trust in us.
We are honored to partner with Rose, a multidisciplinary artist creating bold, impactful work dedicated to the power of art to inspire, promote healing and spark joy. Particularly now, we can realize the importance of art to serve as a container for messages of power, purpose and community — especially in a time when words have become tools for division and harm.
The piece represents people coming together around an organic spark that feeds change, growth and resilience. We encourage you to print out a copy to inspire courage, promote resilience and cultivate fortitude for the year ahead. We also hope that the piece is a reminder that — even when we embrace difficulties and setbacks this year — we are the spark for change. People want what we’re fighting for: More hope, less hate. More community, less cynicism. More opportunities, fewer obstacles.
The path forward is clear, and our opportunity to spark hope is even clearer. We look forward to being in community and collaboration with you this year.