In an effort to help limit the spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus, Home of Sparrow's Administration office will be closed during the Stay in Place Order. This information can change quickly, so please check our website or Facebook pages for any other important updates. ...
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Important Updates About Our Services, Thrift Stores, and COVID-19
In response to the request to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, Home of the Sparrow is fully equipped to answer any questions you may have. Additionally, we have postponed all events that were scheduled for April and May to the fall. The Annual Hope for Homeless...
Thank you to My Sister’s Dress for raising over $5,500 to support Home of the Sparrow!
This past Saturday, My Sister's Dress held their annual dress sale and had a great turnout! My Sister's Dress raised over $5,500 to support Home of the Sparrow's homeless women and children! We would like to thank My Sister's Dress and their committee members, the...
March 2020 Sparrow’s Link Volunteer e-Newsletter
Thank you for volunteering with us through our Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores, at our shelter, headquarters, event committees, Ambassador Program, and various group projects at our housing units. We appreciate your time, passion, and dedication! Click the link below to...
#ThankfulThursday: Stuffed Monkeys for the Children at our McHenry Shelter!
It's time for this week's #ThankfulThursday! Thank you to the members of the Keith Urban fan club for their special donation to the children at our shelter! For 14 years, members of Keith Urban's fan club have delivered thousands of monkeys to children who are sick,...
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The cost of child abuse and early trauma
Click to learn more about the ACE (Adverse Childhood Events) study.
Holiday Gift Program and Gift Card Drive
Come support our women and children during the season of giving!
Sparrow’s Nest Timeline and Fun Facts!!!
Read some fun facts about our stores!
“Our Mission Our Action”
Click to read about our latest team accomplishments!
New “Our Mission Our Action” Update
Come read about what is new at Home of the Sparrow!
HOS receives Nonprofit of the Year Commitment to McHenry County award!
Home of the Sparrow has been honored as Nonprofit of the Year at the Commitment to McHenry County Awards Ceremony on September 24th.
Christmas Grand Re-Opening at Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Stores! Mark Your Calendars!
OUR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MOVED!!!
Our New Location is 4209 W Shamrock Lane Unit B McHenry, IL 60050