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McHenry County Illinois Assistant Programs!

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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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