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


SPARK is incredibly grateful to the Give Something Back – Illinois program for supporting our capacity for a second year in a row by providing us…
Fox Valley United Way is looking for volunteers to come out on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM to help the Plano Community Garden. Volunteers will help…
Join us every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm at the Aurora Farmers' Market at 1999 W. Galena in Aurora until August 20th. Come chat with us about SPARK,…

Latest News and updates

SPARK is incredibly grateful to the Give Something Back – Illinois program for supporting our capacity for a second year in a row by providing us…
Fox Valley United Way is looking for volunteers to come out on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM to help the Plano Community Garden. Volunteers will help…
Join us every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm at the Aurora Farmers' Market at 1999 W. Galena in Aurora until August 20th. Come chat with us about SPARK,…
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Annual Reporting

6,495+

Children engaged with SPARK programming over the last 5 years.

21,793+

Calls referred by Kane 2-1-1 to essential services over the last 5 years.

4546+

Children currently enrolled in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library receiving…

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