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...
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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. ...
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...
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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!
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.