Home of the Sparrow recently received a $20,000 grant from First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) to support Home of the Sparrow's Work Readiness Program for Homeless Women! These funds will help support programming to assist women with resume building, job skills, and...
Home of the Sparrow would like to recognize the generosity of The Community Foundation for McHenry County for awarding us a grant to support our services. We could not do this without the support from our community, together we are making an impact on the lives of...
Thank you to the Algonquin Lions Foundation for their generous donation to support the women and children in Home of the Sparrow's programs and services! The Algonquin Lions Foundation presented a check for $1,000! Presenting the check from left to right are Lion...
Check out our June Newsletter for the latest news, upcoming events in 2021, and so much more! Thank you! CLICK HERE TO READ FULL NEWSLETTER!
Happy #ThankfulThursday! Home of the Sparrow would like to thank Jeff Tipps and his wonderful family for donating a car to one of Home of the Sparrow's clients! Thank you to Jiffy Lube in Crystal Lake for offering their cleaning services and helping to ensure that the...
My Sister’s Dress is now accepting donations of new and gently used prom/formal dresses, shoes and accessories for their upcoming My Sister’s Dress Sale on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Sage YMCA in Crystal Lake from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please drop off donations...
We hope everyone had a Happy Holidays! We would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! As a reminder, our Sparrow's Nest thrift stores, Community Threads, and headquarters’ office are closed today and will open again tomorrow, January 2nd, 2020. As we celebrate the...
Make a difference in the lives of homeless women and children! Now recruiting volunteers for our McHenry Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store. All proceeds from our stores help fund the programs and services we provide to homeless women and children. We are in need of...
Please take a gander at The Song Fall 2019 Newsletter featuring a letter from our new Executive Director, client stories, New Five Star Loyalty Reward Program, tax reform info, volunteer opportunities and other ways to help! Please click on the image to take you to...
Home of the Sparrow relies on the generosity and support of the community to help with our Shelter’s daily needs for our women and children. We greatly appreciate your donations throughout the year. We have updated our Shelter Wish List, and have highlighted those...
Don't miss this month's great promotional deals going on at our 8 Thrift Stores & Donation Centers!
Do you know a mom or single woman in need of affordable housing? Home of the Sparrow has current two bedroom unit openings in Woodstock and Crystal Lake in our Affordable Housing Program. Please see the flyer for criteria and more details. You MUST have consistent...
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 can even pick it up! We have an immediate need for washing machines, dryers (gas or electric), refrigerators, and dishwashers. ...
Interested in joining Home of the Sparrow? We are looking for volunteers to help out at our Algonquin Sparrow's Nest Store. Call us at 815-271-5444 if you are interested!
