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

Youth Opportunity

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

Healthy Community

Healthy Community

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

Financial Security

Financial Security

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

Community Resiliency

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…

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Latest News and Updates


Mom and kids
Our 3rd annual 'Mom Made Me Do This' 5k was one for the books! Image Runners, walkers, sponsors, and…
Walk-A-Thon
Stepping Up for their Community Students of Bednarcik Junior High in Oswego recently raised money for a Walk-A-Thon to support Fox Valley United Way…
C2K Volunteers
Celebrating Countdown to Kindergarten 2026 SPARK recently hosted its annual Countdown to Kindergarten early childhood resource fair, bringing…

Latest News and updates

Mom and kids
Our 3rd annual 'Mom Made Me Do This' 5k was one for the books! Image Runners, walkers, sponsors, and…
Walk-A-Thon
Stepping Up for their Community Students of Bednarcik Junior High in Oswego recently raised money for a Walk-A-Thon to support Fox Valley United Way…
C2K Volunteers
Celebrating Countdown to Kindergarten 2026 SPARK recently hosted its annual Countdown to Kindergarten early childhood resource fair, bringing…
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Annual Reporting

3,721+

Families engaged with SPARK programming over the last 12 months.

10,999+

Calls referred by Kane and Kendall 2-1-1 in the last 12 months.

6,062+

Children currently enrolled in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library receiving…
Annual Scoop
25Jun
Fox Valley United Way's 2026 Annual Scoop
3:00PM - 5:00PM
129 E. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville, Illinois 60560