by Paige | Feb 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Home of the Sparrow (HOS) opened its doors to their first shelter on December 15, 1986 and was incorporated on February 17, 1987. This was the first shelter for homeless women and children in McHenry County, called the McHenry County Interfaith Shelter, opened to a...
by Paige | Feb 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you donate to a worthy cause, including Home of the Sparrow, Gail’s Family Treasures will donate a painting to YOU! Local artist, Gail Hamilton, has been painting for over 30 years. She paints with acrylics and oils, draws with colored pencils and charcoal,...
by Paige | Feb 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
In light of the severe weather and cold temperatures, additional support to shelter the homeless has been set up. If you or someone you know is homeless and/or living in places unfit for human habitation, please contact Hope Takes Action at (815) 385-3251. This...
by Paige | Jan 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
For this week’s #ThankfulThursday, Home of the Sparrow would like to thank the Crystal Lake Rotary for volunteering with at one of Home of the Sparrow’s Subsidized Apartment units in McHenry on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021! You all did an amazing job...