The Strength of a Sparrow

Hope, Opportunity
and Support

We strive to empower women and children as they journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

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ANNUAL PUBLIC BOARD MEETING NOTICE

Our Annual Public Board Meeting will be held on October 24, 2024 at the Home of the Sparrow Headquarters at 1991 Duncan Place, Woodstock IL 60098.

The morning will open with a Mix & Mingle at 7:30am and the meeting itself will begin at 8:00am with a scheduled end time of 10:00am.

For more information, including the full meeting agenda, please click to read our news post here.

ATTENTION: Public Bid Notice

Home of the Sparrow, Inc. is accepting bids for Electric Conversion for Upper Unit including HVAC System, Hot Water, and Stove (Residential) at 141 Ellsworth, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Bids from General Contractors and Sub-Contractors Contractors must be itemized with materials and labor separately. Sealed mailed or drop off bids from General Contractors and Siding Contractors will be received for a period of 14 days to Ashley Sanchez at Home of the Sparrow, Inc. located at, 1991 Duncan Place, Woodstock, IL 60098 until 11:00 a.m. local time on November 4, 2024.

They will be publicly opened and read aloud at 12:00 pm on November 5, 2024 – If Interested in attending, please email for virtual link by 10:30am on November 5, 2024.

A Home of the Sparrow Maintenance Tech is available for site visits. Davis Bacon requirements apply. For a complete “Notice to Bidders”, email Ashley Sanchez at: asanchez@HOSparrow.org.

For more information, please download our Bid Package PDF here. (PDF 1.7MB)

Electrical Conversion Bid Package Oct2024

In Fiscal Year 2023:

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Who Is HOS?

Over 36 Years in the Community

Home of the Sparrow opened its doors as a registered 501(c)3 non-profit homeless shelter in 1987. Today, Home of the Sparrow not only provides Transitional Shelter, but also Affordable Housing and Rapid Re-Housing combined with Supportive Services that address the core issues of homelessness.

Our Mission

To reduce the prevalence of homelessness among women, children, families, and individuals through creative strategies and community partnerships that result in lasting self-sufficiency.

Our Vision

To provide Hope, Opportunity and Support that empowers women, children, families, and individuals who are experiencing homelessness as they journey to self-sufficiency.

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