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...
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...
Updated McHenry County Pads Emergency Church Shelter Locations Updated January 16th, 2020. Please click the image for a printable copy!
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...
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
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 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,...
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 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! 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? 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. Our auction is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to participate! All proceeds benefit homeless women and children in our community! Please...
