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National Volunteer Appreciation Week: Thank you to all of our volunteers!
In the midst of unprecedented times, Home of the Sparrow would like to take a moment to thank our amazing volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week! Our volunteers are the heart of our organization and mean the world to us. Thank you for helping us change...
McHenry County Community COVID-19 Response Fund
About the McHenry County Community COVID-19 Response Fund The Community Foundation for McHenry County and United Way of Greater McHenry County launched the McHenry County Community COVID-19 Response Fund to unite the funds raised to be disbursed to nonprofit...
Urgent Help Needed!
These are unprecedented times. Non-Profits survive with event fundraising, donor support and grant funding to support their mission. Already, many agencies have reached into their reserves to keep their doors open and continue to provide essential services to those in...
Home of the Sparrow Administration will be closed during the Shelter in Place Order!
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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Text To Give!
Come participate in our text to give campaign!
Headquarters Closed Friday 12/11/15
Our Headquarters is going to be closed on 12/11/15 for our annual Holiday party.
Closing Early for Weather!
We will be closing our Headquarters and Sparrows Nest Thrift Stores at 3:30pm on Monday 12/28/15 due to weather.
People In Need Forum Information!
The 12 Annual People in Need Forum will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Leucht Conference Center at McHenry College at 8900 Route 14 in Crystal Lake.
Come Check Out Our 2015 Fall/Winter Newsletter!
Come read our newest newsletter!
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!