My Sister’s Dress is now accepting donations of new and gently used prom/formal dresses, shoes and accessories for their upcoming My Sister’s Dress Sale on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Sage YMCA in Crystal Lake from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please drop off donations...
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Happy New Year and Thank You!
We hope everyone had a Happy Holidays! We would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! As a reminder, our Sparrow's Nest thrift stores, Community Threads, and headquarters’ office are closed today and will open again tomorrow, January 2nd, 2020. As we celebrate the...
Volunteers Needed at McHenry Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store & Donation Center!
Make a difference in the lives of homeless women and children! Now recruiting volunteers for our McHenry Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store. All proceeds from our stores help fund the programs and services we provide to homeless women and children. We are in need of...
2019 The Sparrow Song Fall & Winter Newsletter
Please take a gander at The Song Fall 2019 Newsletter featuring a letter from our new Executive Director, client stories, New Five Star Loyalty Reward Program, tax reform info, volunteer opportunities and other ways to help! Please click on the image to take you to...
Shelter Wish List!
Home of the Sparrow relies on the generosity and support of the community to help with our Shelter’s daily needs for our women and children. We greatly appreciate your donations throughout the year. We have updated our Shelter Wish List, and have highlighted those...
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Did You Know?!?!
Read more about the McHenry County Crisis Center Program…
Now Hiring Part Time Mover/Driver
Furniture Mover/Driver for Sparrows Nest Thrift Stores and Donation Centers serving homeless women and children at Home of the Sparrow.
June “Our Mission Our Action” Post from our Executive Director
Come read our new Agency Post!!!
Presidential Service Award Presented to Volunteers at Palatine Sparrow’s Nest!
The Presidential Service Award was presented to a group of loyal, hard-working volunteers at the Sparrow’s Nest in Palatine on June 3 by HandsOn Suburban Chicago.
Affordable Housing is a Nationwide Problem
On average in the U.S., renters need to earn $19.35 per hour to afford a modest 2-bedroom apartment.
Get Your Garage Back with a Free Donation Pick-Up Today!
Schedule your FREE in-home furniture pickup today by calling 815-271-5444 X41
Pictures From The 2015 Gala!
Thank you to all who attended and who donated to our 2015 Gala Celebration!
New Volunteer Alert!!!!
Administrative Volunteers Needed!!! For More Information Please click HERE to view our Volunteer Alert Page.
Headquarters Office and All Stores are CLOSED on Monday!
In Observance of Memorial Day all stores and our headquarters office will be closed.