About Spur
About
We serve our community. And in doing so, we build one.
Who We Are
Spur is a nonprofit built on a simple belief: when neighbors help neighbors, everyone thrives. We’re the bridge between people who want to make a difference and community members who need support. We make caring for each other easy, meaningful, and joyful.
Our Mission
Spur engages, inspires, and connects individuals of all ages with meaningful volunteer opportunities that meet tangible needs of the community in collaboration with local partners.
Our Vision
An inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to make a transformative impact on themselves and the people around them.
How We Do It
Meeting Immediate Needs
Through targeted drives and independent initiatives, Spur meets otherwise unmet tangible needs and provides direct material support when neighbors need it most.
Strengthening Local Partners
We recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers who work alongside shelters, food pantries, and service organizations, lifting the coordination burden so they can focus on direct care.
Creating Accessible Service
We make volunteering easy and flexible for everyone, regardless of age, schedule, or experience. No long-term commitment required.
Why Spur
Spur is a verb. It means encouragement and forward motion. We spur people to action. We spur community connection. We spur change through accessible, meaningful service that makes a real, tangible difference. Together, we are a catalyst for good.
What We Believe
Everyone Belongs
All ages, backgrounds, and abilities have a place at Spur. We design opportunities that welcome everyone.
Dignity First
We let our community guide our work, listening closely to the needs they identify and responding with compassion, purpose, and accountability.
Small Acts, Real Impact
Two hours of help, multiplied across a community, changes lives. Every shift matters.
Our Team
A small staff and a big community make Spur run.
Board of Directors
Megan LeBel Crowe
Board Chair
Reece Dahlberg
Board Vice-Chair
Amanda Jaffe
Clerk
James Leighton
Treasurer
Gayle Dublin
Director
Rebecca Hayes
Director
Jaclyn Mongiello
Director
Ben Mottola
Director
Allyson Preston
Director
Emily Promise
Director
Keith Wales
Director
Our impact
The difference volunteer time makes
5,410
Volunteer hours given in 2025
55,000+
Pounds of food rescued every year
3,240+
Meals prepared for neighbors each year
600+
Individuals supported by each Spur drive
Across 3,596 volunteer shifts in 2025, someone showed up for a neighbor nearly ten times a day.