News & Events

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...

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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....

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Today is the Day! Giving Tuesday!

Today is the Day!! Giving Tuesday!  Double your Impact! Thanks to an anonymous donor, every dollar given to Home of the Sparrow today November 27th, 2018 will be matched up to $250,000.00!  Gift of Hope today and change the lives of homeless women and children in our...

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

Home of the Sparrow would like to wish everyone a very happy  Thanksgiving!   Our headquarters' office will be closed on Thursday Novemeber 22, (Thanksgiving) and also on Friday November 23, 2018.  Our Sparrow Nest Thrift Stores and Donation Centers will be closed on...

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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.  

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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!

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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.    

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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. ...

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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...

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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...

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“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...

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