Home of the Sparrow invites you to attend our Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration at our new Headquarters located in Woodstock! Join us as we celebrate our new space which allows us to better serve the homeless women, children, individuals, and families in...
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Home of the Sparrow’s Annual Open Board Meeting 10/26/23 @ 8am!
Please join Home of the Sparrow for our Annual Open Board Meeting! The meeting will be held at 1991 Duncan Place, Woodstock, IL on October 26th, 2023 at 8:00am with a light breakfast served as of 7:30am. Please RSVP to RSteimke@Hosparrow.org by 10/12/23. We hope to...
Home of the Sparrow’s Administrative Offices are Closed Friday 9/22 and will reopen 10/1
Our administrative offices will be closed on Friday, 9/22/2023 in preparation for the move and will re-open on Monday, 10/1/2023 at our new location. The main office phone, (815)-271-5444, and fax, (815)-271-5406, numbers will remain the same and will be open during...
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...
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Home of the Sparrow’s 2023 Gala Du Cirque!
Home of the Sparrow is pleased to announce our 36th annual signature celebration, Gala du Cirque, at the San Filippo Estate on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 from 5-10 pm. Please join us for a night of magic and mystique as we step back in time to a charming...
Sparrow’s Nest & Community Threads Thrift Stores Close at 3pm (2/16/23)
Due to inclement weather, the Sparrow's Nest & Community Threads Thrift stores are closing at 3pm (2/16/23). The stores will reopen tomorrow per typical operating hours. We apologize for any inconvenience.
HOS’ HQ Office Closing at 1:00pm (2/16/23) due to inclement weather
HOS' HQ Office is Closing at 1:00pm (2/16/23) due to inclement weather. We will reopen per normal operating hours 2/17/23. We apologize for any inconvenience!
HOS HQ Office Closing Early (3:30pm) for All Staff Meeting
The Home of the Sparrow Headquarters office will be closing early, at 3:30pm, for an all staff meeting. The office will reopen per normal operating hours on Wednesday, February 8th 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!
January Volunteer Newsletter is here!
The Home of the Sparrow's Volunteer newsletter for January is here! Read about volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and more! You can find this newsletter HERE!
Palatine Sparrow’s Nest Currently CLOSED (2/1/23) due to Water Main Break
Our Palatine Sparrow's Nest location is currently CLOSED (2/1/23) due to a water main break at the shopping center. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Sparrow’s Nest & Community Threads Open at Noon (1/31/23) Due to Extreme Cold
The Sparrow's Nest & Community Threads Thrift Stores are opening at 12:00pm today (1/31/23) due to the extreme cold this morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Home of the Sparrow Extends “Thank You” to Willow Creek Community Church
Home of the Sparrow’s “Thank You!” to Willow Creek Community Church McHenry, Ill. (Jan.2023) Home of the Sparrow would like to give a huge thank you to one of our generous partners, Willow Creek Community Church! Willow Creek is a multi-site church that believes in...
Celebration of Women Luncheon: “Laugh Yourself Silly” with Kelly Swanson
Home of the Sparrow’s Celebration of Women Luncheon: “Laugh Yourself Silly” with Kelly Swanson Home of the Sparrow is hosting its annual Celebration of Women Luncheon on March 10th, 2023. McHenry, Ill. (Jan.2023) The Home of the Sparrow is hosting their annual...