In mid-July, Home of the Sparrow's Board of the Directors (some not pictured), volunteered their time to help renovate our Woodstock property, which is one of our 26 properties across McHenry County and Northern Illinois. They helped out with outdoor projects...
News & Events
Congrats to our HOS LGMC Intern, Lexi Gray, for completing the Nonprofit Leadership Intern Program!
Home of the Sparrow would like to congratulate all of the Leadership Greater McHenry County (LGMC) interns, and give a special shout out to our Home of the Sparrow Intern, Lexi Gray, for completing their Nonprofit Leadership Intern Program this summer. LGMC...
Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Stores & Community Threads Temporary Hours
Good morning Home of the Sparrow Family! Here are our 7 Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores and Community Threads Resale Store's temporary hours for August 2020! For the safety of our employees and volunteers, our stores can no longer accept donations once they are at...
Volunteer & Help Renovate Homes for Homeless Families with Home of the Sparrow and the First Church of Crystal Lake!
Join a great cause! Small Team Projects with Home of the Sparrow and the First Church of Crystal Lake | Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Volunteers will help rehab properties in and around the Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock area owned by Home of the Sparrow....
#ThankfulThursday | Thank you to Tom Prudden and his family for volunteering at one of Home of the Sparrow’s Affordable Housing Units!
This #ThankfulThursday, Home of the Sparrow is thankful to Tom Prudden and his family for helping prune trees and shrubs at one of our Affordable Housing units in Woodstock, Illinois. They did an amazing job! We are thankful to them for giving of their time and...
Older News
Spring Cleaning Time!
It’s that time of year again! As the cold temperatures change to warm, our closets undergo a transformation as well. Sweaters are removed to make way for shorts. Coats are swapped out for cut offs. Our Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores are convenient Donation Centers. As...
The March-April Issue of the Sparrow’s Link Volunteer Newsletter is Out!
Have you been thinking about becoming a Home of the Sparrow/Sparrow's Nest volunteer? Check out opportunities in our March-April Issue! This month's issue features articles about our 30th Anniversary Gala, the new Third Lake Nest Store, and our wonderful volunteers in...
7th Sparrow’s Nest Store Coming Soon!
Home of the Sparrow is pleased to announce it has signed a lease for a new store location at 34500 N. US Hwy 45 (Waterstone Place Shopping Center) in the Village of Third Lake. The new location is currently being renovated with an estimated opening scheduled for early...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...