News & Events

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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Help HOS while shopping on Amazon!

It is Day 2 of Amazon Prime Day!! As you shop for amazing deals, please remember to pick Home of the Sparrow as your charity of choice through Amazon Smile! Visit https://smile.amazon.com/ and choose Home of the Sparrow as your charity of choice! Amazon donates...

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Closed for the 4th of July

Home of the Sparrow's headquarter office and all Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store locations will be closed tomorrow, July 4th, in observation of the holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, July 5th. We wish you a wonderful 4th of July!

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Press Release – Community Threads

Home of the Sparrow is proud to announce that Community Threads Thrift Store will now be managed by Home of the Sparrow. Community Threads is a nonprofit resale store located at 250 West Rand Road in Arlington Heights. Please click HERE to read this exciting news!!!...

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September/October Volunteer Newsletter

Check out our September/October issue of the Sparrow's Link Volunteer Newsletter, which is filled with lots of great volunteer opportunities, as well as many photos of our wonderful volunteers in action!  Please click on link below: Fall Volunteer Newsletter  ...

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Fall Diddley 2017

Fall Diddley 2017 Volunteers are needed for the 32nd Annual Fall Diddley, at the Boone County Fair Grounds in Belvidere, Illinois on Saturday, October 14th from 9 am – 5 pm, and Sunday, October 15th from 9 am – 4 pm. Fall Diddley is a wonderful arts and crafts show...

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Thank You United Way!

A huge thank you to @United Way of McHenry County!  Their support with a grant for $36,600 will help with our Transitional Housing Services and Individual Counseling Services for homeless women and children. With United Way's support we are able to further our...

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Phone System Update

Attention:  Please note our phone system is being updated Monday, August 28th. You may still reach us at 815-271-5444 to inquire about services or schedule a furniture donation pick up.  Our administrative assistant will route you properly to the person or department...

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