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Our 2016 Annual Report is Complete!

We invite you to take a look into our 2016 Annual Report to see all that Home of the Sparrow has accomplished this past fiscal year. We are proud to be able to meet the growing needs of the community with such strong support. Our organization is dedicated to their...

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Registration Closing Soon!

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! Home of the Sparrow invites you, your friends, and co-workers for a fun filled afternoon on Friday, February 24th, 2017 at Boulder Ridge Country Club in Lake in the Hills from 11:00am-2:00pm. This year's highly-anticipated women's...

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Expanded Furniture Pickup Services

DID YOU KNOW? We've added trucks and movers to the team and can get a furniture donation pickup scheduled for your RIGHT AWAY! No need to wait weeks. We are 'first-come-first-serve' and are more than happy to serve you! All you have to do is schedule a date and time...

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10th Annual My Sister’s Dress Sale!

Again this year, My Sister's Dress is making Prom affordable for all!!! New and gently used formal attire, jewelry, shoes, purses and more are donated to the organization year-round. Area high school students are able to shop at our events to prepare for Prom- a night...

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Breathe Deep 2- 2017 Women’s Empowerment Conference

We all need a reminder to take a deep breath sometimes (Aahhhh). Join Debbie Tietz - COUNTRY Financial and the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce for "a day for everything women love!" Use this day to get inspired to be your best AND have fun all at the...

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Registration is open!

Registration for our "Pearls of Wisdom" Annual Women's Luncheon taking place on Friday, February 24th, 2017 at Boulder Ridge Country Club is now open! Please visit our ticket page here for more information and to purchase your tickets today! We look forward to seeing...

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Thank You Salon Mackk!

Thank you to the wonderful ladies at Salon MACKK in Crystal Lake who treated our shelter residents to an amazing evening! They all went above and beyond to make sure our ladies felt beautiful in their own skin. The beauticians donated their time, skills and services...

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Giving Hope Tuesday

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and community collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving ((November 29, 2016)) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday...

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The Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Challenge

Home of the Sparrow was selected as one of 188 nonprofit domestic violence organizations across the country competing for $650,000 in grant money as a part of The Allstate Foundation’s Purple Purse Challenge, which kicked off Wednesday, September 25th. The Challenge,...

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