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


Countdown to Kindergarten
SPARK Awarded R3 Grant   SPARK is thrilled to announce a $210,785 grant awarded from the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew program!   The…
Mutual Ground
Mutual Ground Our team recently presented a grant to Mutual Ground as part of our 2026-2027 allocations. The provided funds will support their vital…
Grants in Action Our team recently visited Fox Valley Hands of Hope, a recipient organization from our 2026-2027 allocations cycle.   Their…

Latest News and updates

Countdown to Kindergarten
SPARK Awarded R3 Grant   SPARK is thrilled to announce a $210,785 grant awarded from the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew program!   The…
Mutual Ground
Mutual Ground Our team recently presented a grant to Mutual Ground as part of our 2026-2027 allocations. The provided funds will support their vital…
Grants in Action Our team recently visited Fox Valley Hands of Hope, a recipient organization from our 2026-2027 allocations cycle.   Their…
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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…
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10Sep
On the second Thursday of every month, Fox Valley United Way Board of Directors meet. At each meeting, the following items are on the agenda: Review of previous meeting minutes Board Chair report Executive Director report Upcoming events Committee Updates New Business
8:30AM - 9:30AM
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