We are so thankful for Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley, who selected Home of the Sparrow as one of four charities to share in their special community outreach offering. We are very grateful for their generosity and support of our mission. Pictured...
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...
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
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:...
