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Home of the Sparrow’s New Employment Program for Residents

This #ThankfulThursday, we'd like to give thanks to Northwestern Medicine for their grant of $10,000 and to an anonymous donor who has generously supported and funded our new employment program! Read more below! "An employment coach at Home of the Sparrow now is...

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Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors!

We are so grateful for our corporate partners who generously support our fundraising events throughout the year. Is your company interested in attending our events? Perhaps a Sponsorship is right for you? We offer several different Sponsorship levels, which may...

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Mark Your Calendars for Annual My Sister’s Dress Sale!

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the 13th Annual My Sister’s Dress Sale on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Sage YMCA in Crystal Lake from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The mission of My Sister’s Dress is to make prom affordable to everyone. Over 1000 beautiful new and...

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Volunteers Needed!

We are currently in need of volunteers for our Book Buddy program at our shelter in McHenry.

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Now Hiring!!!

Stockroom Clerk for our Cary Sparrows Nest Thrift Store and Donation Center serving homeless women and children at Home of the Sparrow.

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