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
Imagination Library Now Available Northern Kane County! After successfully serving families in Kendall County and parts of Kane County, Dolly Parton'…
Fueled By Generosity Thanks to the Kane County Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund, SPARK is rolling out a brand-new mobile van to bring Play. Learn.…
SPARKing Connections SPARK was thrilled to attend the Kids Expo on September 6 and connect with so many new families in our community! Events like…

Latest News and updates

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Imagination Library Now Available Northern Kane County! After successfully serving families in Kendall County and parts of Kane County, Dolly Parton'…
Fueled By Generosity Thanks to the Kane County Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund, SPARK is rolling out a brand-new mobile van to bring Play. Learn.…
SPARKing Connections SPARK was thrilled to attend the Kids Expo on September 6 and connect with so many new families in our community! Events like…
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Annual Reporting

3,454+

Families engaged with SPARK programming over the last 12 months.

7,370+

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

4,811+

Children currently enrolled in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library receiving…
Dolly's Birthday Dance
15Jan
Dance the night away for early childhood literacy! Join us for a night of appetizers, drinks, and dancing to celebrate Dolly Parton's 80th birthday in support of the Imagination Library in Kane and Kendall Counties! Fox Valley United Way is hosting an honorary birthday party fundraiser for everyone's favorite country music and philanthropy icon,…
5:30PM - 8:00PM
2400 E Main St , St. Charles, Illinois 60174