For more than 36 years, Home of the Sparrow (HOS) has remained dedicated to offering Hope, Opportunity, and Support to empower women and children on their journey from homelessness to independence. Each year, Home of the Sparrow welcomes hundreds of mothers seeking...
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BACF’s Grant: Empowering Home of the Sparrow’s Client Enrichment Program
Our sincerest thanks to the Barrington Area Community Foundation for their grant contribution to Home of the Sparrow! The grant from BACF supports HOS's Client Enrichment Program. The program strives to offer accessible activities for HOS's Transitional Shelter...
Donations Urgently Needed!
Community Threads in Arlington Heights, IL, needs your gently-used clothing, shoes & home goods donations. (3/20/24, Arlington Heights, IL) Community Threads, a Home of the Sparrow Resale Store, is in great need of gently-used donations at their thrift store in...
Registration is Open for Home of the Sparrow’s Annual Celebration of Women Luncheon!
Please join us for the Home of the Sparrow's Celebration of Women Luncheon on Friday, March 8th, at the beautiful Boulder Ridge Country Club in Lake in the Hills! This year's celebration will include a heartwarming and inspiring presentation by keynote Speaker and...
Home of the Sparrow Awarded $50,000 True Inspiration Award Grant from Chick-fil-A
(Jan. 9th, 2024) - Woodstock, IL "Home of the Sparrow, a McHenry County nonprofit, has been named the recipient of a $50,000 grant through the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® program. This grant will help further HOS’ efforts in the community as we...
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Home of the Sparrow’s Headquarters is Relocating to Woodstock Effective 10/1/2023
Home of the Sparrow’s Headquarters is Relocating to Woodstock Effective 10/1/2023. Woodstock, IL Home of the Sparrow is excited to announce we will be relocating from 4209 W Shamrock Lane in McHenry to 1991 Duncan Place in Woodstock, IL. Our administrative offices...
Home of the Sparrow’s Community Care Night at Chick-fil-A in Algonquin on Wednesday, 9/13, 8am-8pm!
Help Support Home of the Sparrow with Chick-fil-A!? Stop by Chick-fil-A in Algonquin on Wednesday, 9/13, from 8am - 8pm for a chance to give back to Home of the Sparrow! During this event, a share of the profits from each order goes back into Home of the Sparrow's...
Home of the Sparrow’s Community Care Night at Chick-fil-A in Crystal Lake on Wednesday, 9/6, 5-8pm!
Help Support Home of the Sparrow with Chick-fil-A!? Stop by Chick-fil-A in Crystal Lake on Wednesday, 9/6, from 5pm - 8pm for a chance to give back to Home of the Sparrow! During this event, a share of the profits from each order goes back into Home of the Sparrow's...
Home of the Sparrow is in Search of Local Landlords to Partner with in Order to Facilitate Housing for Clients
McHenry, Ill. (Jul.2023) The Home of the Sparrow is looking to partner with local landlords in order to facilitate housing for the clients we serve and to provide hope, opportunity, and support that empowers homeless women and children towards self-sufficiency. Join...
The Home of the Sparrow’s Headquarters Office Closed for the Fourth of July
The Home of the Sparrow's Headquarters office will be closed on 7/4/23 in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on 7/5/23 per our normal operating hours. We thank you for your understanding.
Home of the Sparrow’s 2023 Annual Charity Golf Outing
The Home of the Sparrow is hosting their Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, August 21st, 2023 from 9:00am until 5:00pm at the Bull Valley Golf Club in Woodstock. IL. Early bird registration opens on June 14th, 2023. Early Bird ticket pricing is $215 for an...
Home of the Sparrow is Seeking Bids for Roof Replacement and Gutters (Residential)
Home of the Sparrow is seeking bids for Roof Replacement and Gutters (Residential). Contractors are invited to submit a proposal. Please see the attached Bid Package document by clicking HERE Sealed mailed or drop off bids from General Contractors and Roofing...
Home of the Sparrow Headquarters Office Closed for Memorial Day (5/29)
The Home of the Sparrow Headquarters office will be closed for Memorial Day. Monday 5/29. We will reopen on Tuesday, 5/30 per normal operating hours. We thank you for your understanding!
All HOS Thrift Stores Opening at 1pm on Monday, 5/1/23
All Home of the Sparrow Thrift Stores will be opening at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 1st, 2023 for our Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank You!
