Spring is right around the corner so you know what that means! It's time for some spring cleaning! If you have new or gently used items that need a new home, please consider donating them to Community Threads in Arlington Heights and/or one of our 7 Sparrow's Nest...
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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...
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...
Join us at our Upcoming 2020 Events! Registration is NOW OPEN!
We have 3 exciting events this year! We invite you all to please join us at our Hope Casino Night Benefit in April, Celebration of Women Luncheon in May, and Oktoberfest Golf Outing in September! Registration is now open for all events! Please CLICK HERE to...
My Sister’s Dress Now Accepting Donations
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...
Older News
Home of the Sparrow receives 5,000 from Esco Technologies
On July 9, 2015 Tim Collins Account Manager for TEQ and Darrell Blocksom presented Home of the Sparrow a generous check.
July “Our Mission Our Actions”
Read about the latest accomplishments!
Voted One of the Best Resale/Vintage Clothing and Furniture Stores in McHenry County!!!
Congratulations to our McHenry County Sparrows Nest Thrift Stores and Donation Centers!
Fit Facts for Health
More Fit Facts to come soon!
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.