Home of the Sparrow would like to share some resources with you all in this time of need. Please check out these McHenry County resources if you are in need of assistance programs to help with rent, bills, prescription medicines, and health and care services. We hope...
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Updated McHenry County Pads Emergency Church Shelter Locations.
Updated McHenry County Pads Emergency Church Shelter Locations Updated January 16th, 2020. Please click the image for a printable copy!
Home of the Sparrow Celebrates 34 Years of Service!
Home of the Sparrow (HOS) opened its doors to their first shelter on December 15, 1986 and was incorporated on February 17, 1987. This was the first shelter for homeless women and children in McHenry County, called the McHenry County Interfaith Shelter, opened to a...
Gail’s Family Treasures’ “Pay it Forward” Partnership
If you donate to a worthy cause, including Home of the Sparrow, Gail's Family Treasures will donate a painting to YOU! Local artist, Gail Hamilton, has been painting for over 30 years. She paints with acrylics and oils, draws with colored pencils and charcoal, but she...
Spring Cleaning? The Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store in McHenry is in need of donations!
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Exciting News! You can now schedule your free furniture donation pick up ONLINE!!!
It's super easy! Click the tab on our website that says, “FURNITURE PICK-UP" and schedule the best date and time available that works for you. Thank you in advance for your donation to help homeless women and children in our community! Click the Furniture Pick up on...
Home of the Sparrow invites you to our Celebration of Women Luncheon!
Home of the Sparrow invites you to our Celebration of Women Luncheon on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Boulder Ridge Country Club in Lake in the Hills from 11:00am-2:00pm. Invite your mom, sisters, daughters and friends to join us for an afternoon of inspiration, laughter,...
Please Join Us at McHenry County’s Human Race Fun 5k Run/Walk!
Gather your friends and family and join us for a fun 5K Walk/Run at the McHenry County Human Race on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Register today and select Home of the Sparrow as your charity of choice. Register today at:...
Home of the Sparrow Shelter Wish List!
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...
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! Home of the Sparrow is beyond blessed to have over 1,000 volunteers that help in many ways throughout our organization. They give so much of their time and their hearts to our mission and we couldn't do what we do without them. We...
Do you know a mom or single woman in need of affordable housing?
Do you know a mom or single woman in need of affordable housing? Home of the Sparrow has current and upcoming two and three bedroom unit openings in Woodstock and a three bedroom unit opening in Algonquin in our Affordable Housing Program. Please see the flyer for...
Exciting news! Our Hope for the Homeless Comedy Benefit Silent Auction is now live and open for bidding!
Exciting news! Our Hope for the Homeless Comedy Benefit Silent Auction is now live and open for bidding. Our auction is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to participate! All proceeds benefit homeless women and children in our community! Please...
Volunteers Needed at 50th Annual Fair Diddley, Woodstock Square – Sunday May 19th, 2019
Fair Diddley is a juried art and crafts show on the Historic Woodstock Square with over 300 skilled artisans, crafters, and food vendors. It is sponsored by the Mental Health Resource League (MHRL) and the funds raised to provide financial aid to...
Check Out our Latest Cool Items for Sale on our Ebay Store Site!
Hurry! Items go quickly on our Ebay Site! We invite you to another exciting way to shop and support our Mission. Please click on the picture below to Shop, Save & Support!