Mark your calendars and plan to join Home of the Sparrow at their upcoming events in 2022! Home of the Sparrow's 35th Anniversary Gala in 2022 (Event has passed) Date: May 21st, 2022 Time: 5pm-10pm Location: The Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills, IL Oktoberfest...
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Home of the Sparrow is Seeking additional Bids!
Home of the Sparrow is seeking bids for the installation of an Air Purification System for its Shelter. Contractors are invited to submit a proposal. Please see the attached Bid Package document by clicking HERE. Sealed mailed bids from General contractors and...
Home of the Sparrow is Seeking Bids for a Roof Replacement!
Home of the Sparrow is seeking bids for a roof replacement for its Shelter and the Garage. Roofers are invited to submit a proposal. Please see attached document by clicking HERE. Sealed mailed bids from General contractors and contractors will be received for a...
VOLUNTEER WITH HOME OF THE SPARROW! New Opportunities Available!
Do you know someone who may be interested in volunteering at the Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Stores or Community Threads, or at Home of the Sparrow's housing units this spring and summer? Visit www.hosparrow.org/how-to-help/ways-of-giving/volunteer to see how you can get...
Important Changes to Home of the Sparrow’s Furniture Pick Up Service Effective May 2nd, 2022
Due to the increasing costs of fuel to the agency, starting May 2nd, 2022, a $10 surcharge fee will be required for all furniture pick ups. Credit card only, no cash or checks. Upon arrival, Home of the Sparrow's Movers will have a device on hand to receive credit...
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Volunteers Needed at Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store in Mundelein!
Thrift Store volunteers are currently needed at our Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store in Mundelein! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Manager at jkolarczyk@hosparrow.org. Join our Sparrow Family and make an impact in our community!
Donate to Home of the Sparrow’s GoFundMe Campaign Today! Help Sustain our Shelter, Housing and Services for Homeless Women and Children!
Home of the Sparrow has been serving Homeless women and children since 1987 – For over 34 years the organization has helped thousands of families achieve a better future. As with many non-profit organizations Home of the Sparrow relies on grants, donations, revenue...
Thank you to the wonderful volunteers that helped out at our Subsidized Apartments and Affordable Housing Units!
Home of the Sparrow would like to thank volunteer, Matt Larkin for volunteering on December 19th, 2020 at one of our affordable housing units in Richmond (first photo)! Alongside Matt, Home of the Sparrow's Executive Director, Matt Kostecki also volunteered his time....
January 11th, 2021 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Know the Signs of Human Trafficking!
Educating our #community on the signs of #humantrafficking has been a #goal for the 22 nd Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council (FVCC). They provide professional education and prevention; coordinate interventions and services for victims and...
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Anyone can be #trafficked, it happens in plain sight in all communities, including yours. The best action you can take is to learn how to spot the signs of trafficking. Let’s speak up for those who can’t in hopes to #endhumantrafficking. Did you know our county has a...
Happy New Year! Thank you for all of your support in 2020!
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! We would like to express our utmost gratitude to all of our amazing donors, volunteers, and staff for your passion and commitment to Home of the Sparrow! We are grateful to our donors who gave generously to support our mission....
Donate to help Home of the Sparrow’s programs & services for homeless women & children! Donations will be matched up to $50,000 through December 31st, 2020!
Give a Gift of Hope Today! Donations will be matched up to $50,000 through December 31st, 2020! Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Home of the Sparrow is seeing a high influx of newly-homeless clients seeking support in addition to those currently in services who will...
Home of the Sparrow’s Holiday Gift Program and Holiday Giving Trees 2020
Home of the Sparrow's Holiday Gift Program Home of the Sparrow's Holiday Gift Program offers three great ways for individuals, groups, and businesses to give back to homeless women and children this holiday season! Help homeless women and children in our community!...
Thank you so much to ladies at the Crystal Lake Chamber Women Empowering Women group
Thank you so much to ladies at the Crystal Lake Chamber Women Empowering Women group! They have hosted a year-long fundraiser to support Home of the Sparrow's programs and services, including a recent virtual auction! In total, they helped raise $4,177 for Home of the...