In light of the pandemic, the 2021 event has been canceled. This decision doesn’t come easy as this longstanding event has provided affordable formalwear while also supporting Home of The Sparrow, Inc. and in the past Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County. Please...
Home of the Sparrow would like to thank our amazing volunteers during #NationalVolunteerAppreciationWeek! Our volunteers are the heart of our organization and help make Home of the Sparrow what it is today. Thank you for helping us change the lives of homeless women...
Happy Friday! Please check out the Food Shed Co-op's website at www.foodshed.coop. The Food Shed will be a community-owned grocery store coming soon to McHenry County! Their mission is to build a local food cooperative promoting a healthy, ethical and resilient...
We are sad to share the news that Joy Martin passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. Joy was a founding member of Home of the Sparrow, and she was instrumental in making Home of the Sparrow a reality. Joy had a heart of gold and wanted to give others the chance for a...
During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Camilla worked long shifts at a fast food restaurant earning minimum wage. She was unable to afford food, child care, and stable housing for herself and her 6 month old daughter. Struggling to make ends meet and with no...
This week's edition of Thankful Thursday features Express Employment Professionals in Crystal Lake, a top staffing company in our area, and a wonderful Premier Sponsor who has supported Home of the Sparrow for many years. We are so grateful for their ongoing...
Lydia was in her 7th month of pregnancy and became homeless due to a domestic violence situation. With no family able to support her, she was grateful to find comfort, support, and security at Home of the Sparrow. She delivered her healthy baby daughter successfully,...
Check out our May volunteer newsletter! This newsletter highlights upcoming volunteer opportunities and all of the great work volunteers have been doing to help homeless women and children in our community!
Do you have an appliance to donate that is in good working condition and 6 years old or newer? Home of the Sparrow would love your donation, and we can even pick it up! We have an immediate need for washing machines, dryers (gas or electric), refrigerators, and...
Volunteers Needed at Community Threads (a Home of the Sparrow Thrift Store) In March of 2018, Home of the Sparrow officially welcomed Community Threads to the resale family of stores. Home of the Sparrow now operates eight stores with the addition of Community...
Registration is Open for our Birdies, Brats and Beer Oktoberfest Charity Golf Outing on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Bull Valley Golf Club in Woodstock, ranked among the top golf courses in America!
For over 32 years, Home of the Sparrow has been changing the lives of homeless women and children in our community, like Carol and her family, by helping them achieve independence and break the cycle of poverty. Please click to HERE to donate! Carol, who...
Don't miss this month's great promotional deals going on at our 7 Thrift Stores & Donation Centers!
Please let Home of the Sparrow know if you have any open units to rent for our clients. Please call Matt (815) 271-5444 x 223 or Lindsay (815) 345-0364
