The Strength of a Sparrow
Hope, Opportunity
and Support
We strive to empower women and children as they journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Home of the Sparrow’s
Holiday Giving Program
Our greatest need this year is the Gift of Hope.
One spark of HOPE can change the journey of a mother or child for the rest of their life! Please visit our Holiday Giving Program page to leave your Gift of Hope donation, or share a Gift of Opportunity. Your generosity helps change the lives of homeless women and children throughout our community.
What We Do
Our Services & Programs
In Fiscal Year 2025:
Community Referrals
%
Individuals Entering Permanent Housing
Nights of Shelter Provided
Volunteer Hours
Who Is HOS?
Over 37 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.
Latest News
Home of the Sparrow’s 2025 Holiday Giving Program Empowers the Community to Bring Hope and Joy to Families in Need
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Woodstock, Ill. (Nov 2025) – This holiday season, Home of the Sparrow (HOS) invites the community to spread hope and cheer through its annual Holiday...
Celebrating Liz Heneks on her Retirement from HOS
As we bid farewell to Elizabeth (Liz) Heneks on her retirement from Home of the Sparrow, we want to celebrate her exceptional 42-year career, including the last 8½ years...
Professional Basketball Player Jeremiah Wilson’s The Grind Sports Foundation Partners with Home of the Sparrow for Spark Hope 2025 Fundraiser
[Woodstock, IL] — Home of the Sparrow is thrilled to announce a new partnership with professional basketball player Jeremiah Wilson and The Grind Sports Foundation for Spark...
Home of the Sparrow Announces Exciting Lineup of 2025 Events to Benefit Women and Children Experiencing Homelessness
Woodstock, IL (Jan 2025) - Get ready for a year of impact and inspiration! Home of the Sparrow (HOS) is thrilled to announce its 2025 calendar of events, offering exciting...