19 Jan 2026 Spark Community receives $250,000 gift for Foundation

HEBER SPRINGS — For more than four decades, Spark Community (formerly the Community School of Cleburne County) has provided exemplary care to developmentally and intellectually delayed children and adults in north central Arkansas. In 2026, the nonprofit is establishing its fundraising foundation with an anonymous gift of $250,000.

“We are beyond thrilled at this new opportunity to provide the best therapies, resources and care to the children and families of north central Arkansas,” said Rebecca Dwyer-Coop, CFRE, executive director of Spark Community. “Our board is now making plans for how these funds will be invested in our community and will include a capital campaign for supportive living, a permanent structure for our horse therapy (hippotherapy), and a renovation of our inclusive playground.”

This contribution is the first gift of the newly established Spark Community Foundation, supporting all humans to ignite their potential.

For more information about the Spark Community Foundation or Spark Community, please visit SparkArk.org.

ABOUT SPARK COMMUNITY

For more than 40 years, Spark Community has given hope to families across north central Arkansas. Our team continues to work to create a brighter future for children and adults with developmental and intellectual delays. We are more than a service provider: we are a community. Together, we empower individuals to reach their full potential, celebrate every milestone, and foster a culture of inclusion and possibility. Spark Community is a private nonprofit organization licensed by the Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities Services. We are also proud to be certified by Arkansas DHS/Division of Child Care as a Better Beginnings 2 Star Center Provider.