This #ThankfulThursday, Home of the Sparrow would like to thank Girl Scouts Troop 272 and Angel Adoptions, Inc. for volunteering their time and making a difference in the community! The ladies from Girl Scouts Troop 272 volunteered at the Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store...
News & Events
Book Nook Installation at Home of the Sparrow’s Transitional Shelter
Members of the Woodstock, IL Kishwaukee Trail National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (KT NSDAR) installed shelving/six hundred books for two separate book nooks in the HOS Transitional Shelter for homeless women and children in McHenry County....
National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, November 13 through November 21, 2021
Join the Movement! Your contribution will enable HOS to provide basic necessities to women and children who are experiencing homelessness, such as housing, food and clothing! Homelessness can happen to anyone. The majority of women that Home of the Sparrow serves...
Make an IMPACT on World Homeless Day, October 10th, 2021!
Every year on the 10th of October, people around the world recognize World Homeless Day in many varied ways and help to make an impact in the lives of people experiencing homelessness in their local community. Donate today at WWW.HOSPARROW.ORG/DONATE You can make a...
McHenry County Continuum of Care (CoC)
Check out the McHenry County Continuum of Care (CoC) website! Their mission is to work together to End Homelessness in McHenry County by bringing together the McHenry County community, creating a community-wide response, and strategically allocating and using...
Older News
Home of the Sparrow at the Daily Herald
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...
Home of the Sparrow’s Giving Tuesday Cash for Quarantine Drawing: Give to win cash prizes!
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...
National Volunteer Appreciation Week: Thank you to all of our volunteers!
In the midst of unprecedented times, Home of the Sparrow would like to take a moment to thank our amazing volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week! Our volunteers are the heart of our organization and mean the world to us. Thank you for helping us change...
McHenry County Community COVID-19 Response Fund
About the McHenry County Community COVID-19 Response Fund The Community Foundation for McHenry County and United Way of Greater McHenry County launched the McHenry County Community COVID-19 Response Fund to unite the funds raised to be disbursed to nonprofit...
Urgent Help Needed!
These are unprecedented times. Non-Profits survive with event fundraising, donor support and grant funding to support their mission. Already, many agencies have reached into their reserves to keep their doors open and continue to provide essential services to those in...
Home of the Sparrow Administration will be closed during the Shelter in Place Order!
In an effort to help limit the spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus, Home of Sparrow's Administration office will be closed during the Stay in Place Order. This information can change quickly, so please check our website or Facebook pages for any other important updates. ...
Important Updates About Our Services, Thrift Stores, and COVID-19
In response to the request to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, Home of the Sparrow is fully equipped to answer any questions you may have. Additionally, we have postponed all events that were scheduled for April and May to the fall. The Annual Hope for Homeless...
Thank you to My Sister’s Dress for raising over $5,500 to support Home of the Sparrow!
This past Saturday, My Sister's Dress held their annual dress sale and had a great turnout! My Sister's Dress raised over $5,500 to support Home of the Sparrow's homeless women and children! We would like to thank My Sister's Dress and their committee members, the...
March 2020 Sparrow’s Link Volunteer e-Newsletter
Thank you for volunteering with us through our Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores, at our shelter, headquarters, event committees, Ambassador Program, and various group projects at our housing units. We appreciate your time, passion, and dedication! Click the link below to...
