Educating our #community on the signs of #humantrafficking has been a #goal for the 22 nd Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council (FVCC). They provide professional education and prevention; coordinate interventions and services for victims and...
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Anyone can be #trafficked, it happens in plain sight in all communities, including yours. The best action you can take is to learn how to spot the signs of trafficking. Let’s speak up for those who can’t in hopes to #endhumantrafficking. Did you know our county has a...
Happy New Year! Thank you for all of your support in 2020!
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! We would like to express our utmost gratitude to all of our amazing donors, volunteers, and staff for your passion and commitment to Home of the Sparrow! We are grateful to our donors who gave generously to support our mission....
Donate to help Home of the Sparrow’s programs & services for homeless women & children! Donations will be matched up to $50,000 through December 31st, 2020!
Give a Gift of Hope Today! Donations will be matched up to $50,000 through December 31st, 2020! Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Home of the Sparrow is seeing a high influx of newly-homeless clients seeking support in addition to those currently in services who will...
Home of the Sparrow’s Holiday Gift Program and Holiday Giving Trees 2020
Home of the Sparrow's Holiday Gift Program Home of the Sparrow's Holiday Gift Program offers three great ways for individuals, groups, and businesses to give back to homeless women and children this holiday season! Help homeless women and children in our community!...
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We have exciting news!!
Thanks to an anonymous donor of Home of the Sparrow, every dollar given between November 12th, - December 31st, 2018 will be matched up to $250,000.00.
Home of the Sparrow is in need of Volunteers!
Home of the Sparrow is in urgent need of Office Volunteers and Children's Mentor Volunteers! If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please contact Elizabeth at 815-271-5444 or by email to esmith@hosparrow.org. Thank you for your support!
The Song Fall 2018 Newsletter
Attached is The Song Fall 2018 Newsletter featuring a letter from our new Executive Director, client stories, our new Frequent Shopper Program, volunteer opportunities and other ways to help! Please click on image to take you to Newsletter.
Please think of us when shopping on Amazon!
During the dates of October 29th until November 2nd. Amazon Smiles is donating 5%, ten times their usual rate, on all eligible smile.amazon.com purchases. Please select Home of the Sparrow as your designated charity and that money will go to supporting our mission. ...
Introducing Our New & Improved Rewards Program!
Effective October 1st 2018 Two Great Brands, One Amazing Program! Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store and Donation Centers & Community Threads! Earn ONE stamp for every $10 you spend. Collect 10 stamps and get $10 off a future purchase. The $10 can be redeemed in...
Open Board Meeting!
Home of the Sparrow would like to extend an invitation to attend our Annual Open Board meeting. The meeting will take place on October 23rd 2018 from 7:30 am till 9:30 am and it will be held at Smith's Gararge on 3315 Pearl Street, McHenry. If you are interested...
“Sparrow’s Nest Resale Store” on ebay!
New!!! Just launched this week! Our very own " Sparrow's Nest Resale Store" on ebay! Visit our eBay Sparrow's Nest Resale Store often to find those unique, collectible and nostalgic items! New lisitings arrive every day from all seven of our Sparrows's Nest Thrift...
Fall Diddley Help Sign Up Today!!!
Fall is just around the corner, and volunteers are needed for the 32nd Annual Fall Diddley Craft Show 2018 at the Boone County Fair Grounds, Belvidere, Illinois on Saturday, October 13th from 9 am – 5 pm and Sunday, October 14th from 9 am – 4 pm. Please help Home...
Home of the Sparrow awarded Grant from The Community Foundation of McHenry County
The Community Foundation for McHenry County Awards Grant to Home of the Sparrow, Inc. at August Ceremony The Community Foundation for McHenry County has named Home of the Sparrow, Inc. of McHenry, IL as a recipient of two grants totaling $27,000 at the...