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Founded in 1951 by a group of parents of individuals with developmental disabilities. |
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Sparc supports children, adults, and seniors who happen to have developmental or intellectual disabilities. This includes people with autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and other related conditions. |
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Those who receive support from Sparc have disabilities that occurred during the developmental years that are expected to present substantial challenges indefinitely |
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Sparc’s main programs are 24-hour Residential Support, Developmental Training, Supported Living, Supported Employment, Respite, Family Support, and Epilepsy Resource Center |
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About 180 people work full time at Sparc. |
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Sparc operates 15 Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs), more commonly known as group homes. |
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Sparc is governed by a 20 member volunteer Board of Directors. |
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Established in 1987, the Sparc Endowment Fund, Inc. serves as a separate not-for-profit corporation to manage contributions and planned gifts made for long-term benefit of individuals supported by Sparc |
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Sparc is a certified United Way of Central Illinois agency |
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Sparc is a member of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. |
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Almost 90 percent of dollars received go to programs that directly support infants, children, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities. |
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Individuals supported by Sparc work at more than 42 employers in the Springfield area |
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Sparc has three major fundraising events annually: Sugar & Spice Chilli Dinner, Mike Ference Sparc Golf Scramble and Starry Night
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