Don't miss this month's great promotional deals going on at our 8 Thrift Stores & Donation Centers!
Hurry!! Don’t Miss the Great Deals in August at our Thrift Stores!
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News & Events
Do You Know a Mom or Single Women in need of Affordable Housing?
Do you know a mom or single woman in need of affordable housing? Home of the Sparrow has current two bedroom unit openings in Woodstock and Crystal Lake in our Affordable Housing Program. Please see the flyer for criteria and more details. You MUST have consistent...
Have an Appliance to Donate?
Have an appliance to donate that is in good working condition and 6 years old or newer? Home of the Sparrow would love your donation and can even pick it up! We have an immediate need for washing machines, dryers (gas or electric), refrigerators, and dishwashers. ...
We are looking for volunteers for our Algonquin Sparrow’s Nest Store!
Interested in joining Home of the Sparrow? We are looking for volunteers to help out at our Algonquin Sparrow's Nest Store. Call us at 815-271-5444 if you are interested!
Thankful Thursday – Express Employment
This week's edition of Thankful Thursday features Express Employment Professionals in Crystal Lake, a top staffing company in our area, and a wonderful Premier Sponsor who has supported Home of the Sparrow for many years. We are so grateful for their ongoing...
Older News
New Shelter Minivan Donation Thanks to Friends of HOS & Wickstrom Auto Group!
The 2011 minivan provided by the generous donations of both Friends of Home of the Sparrow and Wickstrom Auto Group
Meet New Executive Director Gene Salvadalena!
Home of the Sparrow welcomes our new executive director Gene Salvadalena.
Mundelein Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store & Donation Center Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary!!!
Come on over and visit us soon! New treasures arrive daily.
Fair Diddley Craft Fair This Sunday to Benefit the Mental Health Resource League for McHenry County
Please support a fun event put on by an organization helping Home of the Sparrow!
Mobile Auction Bidding Now Open! “Give My Regards to Broadway” Gala and Organ Concert
Home of the Sparrow cordially invites you and your guests to attend…
New Website Launched!
We have launched our new website. We would love to hear your feedback. Please email us your comments to lcoen@hosparrow.org.
Spring Cleaning Donations
Time for Spring Cleaning…. We Can Help! Each Sparrow’s Nest is also a Donation Center.
Still Time To Sign Up for the 10th Annual Golf Outing!
Sign up now for the Home of the Sparrow’s 10th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Bull Valley Country Club!
New Sixth Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store and Donation Center Opens
We are excited to announce that our Sixth Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store and Donation Center located at 357 Townline Rd in Mundelein has opened its doors!! On Thursday May 15th, we held our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. GLMV Chamber of Commerce members, village and community...