We are so thankful to the Community Outreach Team from Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake (www.bethanylc.com/home), who created amazing summertime baskets for the children at our shelter. The kids were so excited to receive these fun baskets filled with so many...
This #ThankfulThursday we would like to thank United Way of Greater McHenry County and The Community Foundation for McHenry County for supporting Home of the Sparrow through their Community COVID-19 Response Grant! The pandemic has greatly impacted Home of the Sparrow...
If you would like to learn more about how the pandemic has impacted Home of the Sparrow, please check out our feature in the NW Herald! Home of the Sparrow continues to do what we can to support homeless women and children. Please also join us for our Covid Relief...
Casey Reeves, an engineer and woodworker from Huntley, Illinois, will be competing in the Builders Challenge to build a dining table for a family or organization in need. We are grateful that he has chosen Home of the Sparrow to be the recipient of his handmade wood...
Kevin Campbell, Vice President of Retail for Home of the Sparrow (HOS) will be retiring, July 3rd, which will be his last day. We would like to thank Kevin for his nine years of service to the agency. Kevin Campbell started at HOS in 2011 with a significant background...
Home of the Sparrow received funding to purchase a fourth moving truck to enhance logistics capabilities. The agency’s generous furniture pickup services will now be able to reach more households and donations. Through the use of three trucks, the Logistics Team logs...
My three children and I had been living in a domestic violence emergency shelter for about two months when an opening became available at Home of the Sparrow’s transitional living shelter. I am 26 and had been living in an abusive relationship with my children’s...
The Presidential Service Award was presented to a group of loyal, hard-working volunteers at the Sparrow’s Nest in Palatine on June 3 by HandsOn Suburban Chicago. This group of volunteers is a part of their Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, RSVP. This award is...
The Friends also held a Tailgate with Friends’ on October 19th at Pinstripes at the South Barrington Aboretum. Over 110 people registered for the event raising over $85,000! The event included a BBQ, Bacceball, Bean Bag Tournament and Craft Beer tasting.
A special brunch program and fashion show with great tips on dressing for your body type and enhancing your own personal style. Featuring returning stylist, Noelle Cellini First – TWO Hour consultation with Stylist Noelle Cellini ($500.00 value) Your choice of one of...
The 2011 minivan provided by the generous donations of both Friends of Home of the Sparrow and Wickstrom Auto Group will be used for transporting the homeless women and children we drive safely to and from our transitional shelter. job interviews, classes, grocery...
Friends of Home of the Sparrow held a Springtime at the Derby Fashion demonstration Luncheon on May 1, 2013 at Wynstone Golf Club in North Barrington. A wonderful event was attended by over 95 women who enjoyed lunch, shopping and fashion tips.
Applications are being accepted for a two bedroom apartment in our Affordable Housing Program. The apartment is located in McHenry. Priority is given to formerly homeless women and children. The application process includes rental verification, credit and...
Click HERE to read about how Affordable Housing has become a nation-wide problem! The National Center on Family Homelessness at American Institutes for Research reports that 2,483,539 children experienced homelessness in the U.S. in 2013 This represents one in every...
