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...
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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. ...
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...
Older News
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
Anonymous Texting Service For McHenry County Teens Launched!
The 24 hour hotline connects middle and high school students with licensed, trained clinicians.
