For this week's #ThankfulThursday, Home of the Sparrow would like to thank the Crystal Lake Rotary for volunteering with at one of Home of the Sparrow's Subsidized Apartment units in McHenry on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021! You all did an amazing job painting and...
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Volunteers Needed at Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store in Mundelein!
Thrift Store volunteers are currently needed at our Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store in Mundelein! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Manager at jkolarczyk@hosparrow.org. Join our Sparrow Family and make an impact in our community!
Donate to Home of the Sparrow’s GoFundMe Campaign Today! Help Sustain our Shelter, Housing and Services for Homeless Women and Children!
Home of the Sparrow has been serving Homeless women and children since 1987 – For over 34 years the organization has helped thousands of families achieve a better future. As with many non-profit organizations Home of the Sparrow relies on grants, donations, revenue...
Thank you to the wonderful volunteers that helped out at our Subsidized Apartments and Affordable Housing Units!
Home of the Sparrow would like to thank volunteer, Matt Larkin for volunteering on December 19th, 2020 at one of our affordable housing units in Richmond (first photo)! Alongside Matt, Home of the Sparrow's Executive Director, Matt Kostecki also volunteered his time....
January 11th, 2021 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Know the Signs of Human Trafficking!
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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Registration is Open for our Hope Comedy Benefit! Buy Tickets today!
Join us at our Hope for the Homeless Comedy Benefit on Friday, April 12th, 6:00 pm at Avante Banquets in Fox River Grove! Enjoy a fabulous evening as we raise life-changing funds for Homeless women and children in our community. Tickets are $150 each or $1400 for a...
Happy New Year 2019!
Happy New Year from Home of the Sparrow! As we reflect on the past year, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our generous donors, amazing volunteers, and dedicated staff for your passion and commitment to our organization. With your support, we impacted...
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...
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...
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...