by Paige | Jun 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
The pandemic has really impacted Home of the Sparrow. All of our thrift stores were closed for 12 weeks, and we’ve been unable to host most of our events, which has been very stressful for our agency since we count on our fundraisers to support our mission. With...
by Paige | Jun 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Although #GivingTuesday was recognized on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020, Home of the Sparrow is amazed by the generosity that the community has shown us. All throughout the month of May, Home of the Sparrow hosted a Cash for Quarantine Drawing as a way to spread awareness...
by Paige | May 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s #ThankfulThursday! Thank you to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois for supporting Home of the Sparrow with a $20,000 grant from their COVID-19 Community Collaboration Fund! BCBSIL has selected 75 organizations across Illinois with missions focused on...
by Paige | Apr 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
In this article, the Daily Herald highlights how Home of the Sparrow is navigating the impacts of the pandemic. With the generous support of the community, Home of the Sparrow is able to continue to help homeless women and children in McHenry County and Northern...
by Paige | Apr 27, 2020 | Donation
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. #GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of unity to take place on May 5, 2020, as a response to the unprecedented need caused by...
