Making an Impact


This could involve supporting local charities, sponsoring community events, or simply offering a helping hand to those in need. These actions create a ripple effect that contributes to the overall well-being of your community.

Youth Opportunity

Equitable access to resources that support education and success in school and life.

Healthy Community

Equitable access to opportunities that support physical, mental, and social well-being.

Financial Security

Support to organizations in our community that lift up and support local families.

Community Resiliency

Support to programs that provide basic human needs assistance to struggling households in our communities.

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Our Mission


We mobilize communities so all can thrive.
We partner with local organizations to build a strong and vibrant community.
We invest in essential programs supporting school readiness, healthy lifestyles and positive financial outcomes.

Youth Opportunity

Equitable access to resources that support education and…

Healthy Community

Equitable access to opportunities that support physical…

Financial Security

Support to organizations in our community that lift up…

Community Resiliency

Support to programs that provide basic human needs…

Latest News and Updates


Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Coming to Kane and Kendall Counties   https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/21/dolly-partons-imagination-library-…
We mobilize communities to advance lasting solutions and measurable change. By definition, a nonprofit organization exists to serve a social or…
Fox Valley United Way Diaper Drive Helps Keep Children Healthy and Happy On average, a newborn baby uses 8 to 12 diapers a day, according to “How…

Latest News and updates

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Coming to Kane and Kendall Counties   https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/21/dolly-partons-imagination-library-…
We mobilize communities to advance lasting solutions and measurable change. By definition, a nonprofit organization exists to serve a social or…
Fox Valley United Way Diaper Drive Helps Keep Children Healthy and Happy On average, a newborn baby uses 8 to 12 diapers a day, according to “How…
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Annual Reporting

6,495+

Children engaged with SPARK programming over the past 5 years.

24,767+

Calls received by Kane 2-1-1 connecting residents to essential social services.

3,865+

Children enrolled in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library receiving free books.
19Apr
Join SPARK and Fox Valley United Way on Saturday, April 19th 10 am to 1 pm 406 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506 Aurora’s 1st Annual, District-Wide, Countdown to Kindergarten Early Childhood Resource Fair Free Event No Registration Required Promoting school readiness & resources for early childhood – geared towards ages birth – five – Explore…
10:00AM - 1:00PM
406 W Galena Blvd., Aurora, Illinois 60506