DATE: October 24th, 2024 TIME 7:30am - Mix & Mingle with complimentary coffee and refreshments 8:00am- Meeting Begins 10:00am- Meeting Ends LOCATION: HOS Headquarters (1991 Duncan Place, Woodstock, IL 60098) MEETING AGENDA Call to order, roll call, accept board...
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ATTENTION: Public Bid Notice – Electric Conversion (updated)
Sealed mailed or drop off bids from General Contractors and HVAC Contractors will be received for a period of 14 business days to Kristin Miller at Home of the Sparrow, Inc. located at 1991 Duncan Place Woodstock, IL until 11:00am local time on September 17 2024. They...
Honoring a Legacy: Remembering Debbie Degraw
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Debbie Degraw, a pivotal member of our Home of the Sparrow family for over a decade. Debbie joined Home of the Sparrow in 2010 and was an invaluable part of our team as the Vice President of Marketing/PR and...
Home of the Sparrow’s 2024 Annual Charity Golf Outing
Home of the Sparrow is hosting its Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, August 5th, 2024. Woodstock, Ill. (June 2024) The Home of the Sparrow is excited to announce its Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, August 5th, 2024 at the prestigious Bull Valley Golf Club in...
Mother’s Day 2024: A Mother’s Story of Hope, Opportunity, and Support
For more than 36 years, Home of the Sparrow (HOS) has remained dedicated to offering Hope, Opportunity, and Support to empower women and children on their journey from homelessness to independence. Each year, Home of the Sparrow welcomes hundreds of mothers seeking...
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BACF’s Grant: Empowering Home of the Sparrow’s Client Enrichment Program
Our sincerest thanks to the Barrington Area Community Foundation for their grant contribution to Home of the Sparrow! The grant from BACF supports HOS's Client Enrichment Program. The program strives to offer accessible activities for HOS's Transitional Shelter...
Donations Urgently Needed!
Community Threads in Arlington Heights, IL, needs your gently-used clothing, shoes & home goods donations. (3/20/24, Arlington Heights, IL) Community Threads, a Home of the Sparrow Resale Store, is in great need of gently-used donations at their thrift store in...
Registration is Open for Home of the Sparrow’s Annual Celebration of Women Luncheon!
Please join us for the Home of the Sparrow's Celebration of Women Luncheon on Friday, March 8th, at the beautiful Boulder Ridge Country Club in Lake in the Hills! This year's celebration will include a heartwarming and inspiring presentation by keynote Speaker and...
Home of the Sparrow Awarded $50,000 True Inspiration Award Grant from Chick-fil-A
(Jan. 9th, 2024) - Woodstock, IL "Home of the Sparrow, a McHenry County nonprofit, has been named the recipient of a $50,000 grant through the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® program. This grant will help further HOS’ efforts in the community as we...
Home of the Sparrow’s Headquarters is Closed on 1/9/24 Due to Inclement Weather
Due to inclement weather, Home of the Sparrow's headquarters office will be closed on 1/9/24. Please be careful on the roads during this predictably dangerous weather, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Palatine Sparrow’s Nest New TEMPORARY Hours
Until further notice, the Palatine Sparrow's Nest will temporarily close at 5:00 pm each day due to staff shortages. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Home of the Sparrow’s Administrative Office’s Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
Please note that Home of the Sparrow's administrative office's hours are as follows for the Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule: 11/22/23 - Closed early at 3:00pm 11/23/23 - Closed all day 11/24/23 - Closed all day Our office will reopen per normal operating hours on...
Thank You for Attending Home of the Sparrow’s Ribbon Cutting Celebration!
Thank you to everyone who attended Home of the Sparrow’s Ribbon Cutting Celebration! The event had a fantastic turnout and was filled with great company, conversations, and connections. We are so excited to be a part of the Woodstock community. Thank you to these...
Home of the Sparrow’s Holiday Gift Program is HERE!
Home of the Sparrow’s 2023 Holiday Gift Program is here! Help women, children, individuals, and families in your community experiencing homelessness by participating in any of these three programs! With your generosity, we can provide HOPE, OPPORTUNITY, and SUPPORT to...