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...
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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...
Home of the Sparrow’s Headquarters is Closed on 1/9/24 Due to Inclement Weather
Due to inclement weather, Home of the Sparrow's headquarters office will be closed on 1/9/24. Please be careful on the roads during this predictably dangerous weather, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Palatine Sparrow’s Nest New TEMPORARY Hours
Until further notice, the Palatine Sparrow's Nest will temporarily close at 5:00 pm each day due to staff shortages. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Home of the Sparrow’s Administrative Office’s Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
Please note that Home of the Sparrow's administrative office's hours are as follows for the Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule: 11/22/23 - Closed early at 3:00pm 11/23/23 - Closed all day 11/24/23 - Closed all day Our office will reopen per normal operating hours on...
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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!
The Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Stores are closed due to Inclement Weather (2/22)
Due to inclement weather, the Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores are closed today (2/22). We apologize for any inconvenience.
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.