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


After successfully serving families in Kendall County and parts of Kane County, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is now available for registration…
Thanks to the Kane County Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund, SPARK is rolling out a brand-new mobile van to bring Play. Learn. Connect. groups right into…
SPARK was thrilled to attend the Kids Expo on September 6 and connect with so many new families in our community!   Events like this are an…

Latest News and updates

After successfully serving families in Kendall County and parts of Kane County, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is now available for registration…
Thanks to the Kane County Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund, SPARK is rolling out a brand-new mobile van to bring Play. Learn. Connect. groups right into…
SPARK was thrilled to attend the Kids Expo on September 6 and connect with so many new families in our community!   Events like this are an…
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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…
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Northern Lights Youth Center 551 4th Ave., 2nd Floor, Aurora 60505 Mondays from 10 am to 11 am Ages 0 to 5 Welcome No Registration Required Free Hands-On Activities Where Your Child Can Learn & Grow
10:00AM - 11:00AM
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