Lydia was in her 7th month of pregnancy and became homeless due to a domestic violence situation. With no family able to support her, she was grateful to find comfort, support, and security at Home of the Sparrow. She delivered her healthy baby daughter successfully,...
News & Events
Please Check Out our Latest Sparrow’s Link Volunteer Newsletter!
Check out our May volunteer newsletter! This newsletter highlights upcoming volunteer opportunities and all of the great work volunteers have been doing to help homeless women and children in our community!
URGENT NEED FOR APPLIANCES!
Do you 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 we can even pick it up! We have an immediate need for washing machines, dryers (gas or electric), refrigerators, and...
Got the Urge to Serve?
Volunteers Needed at Community Threads (a Home of the Sparrow Thrift Store) In March of 2018, Home of the Sparrow officially welcomed Community Threads to the resale family of stores. Home of the Sparrow now operates eight stores with the addition of Community...
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Registration is Open for our Birdies, Brats and Beer Oktoberfest Charity Golf Outing on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Bull Valley Golf Club in Woodstock, ranked among the top golf courses in America!
Older News
The Announcement of an Additional Sixth Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store & Donation Center
Home of the Sparrow is pleased to announce that a lease has been signed for a new store location at 357 Townline Road in Mundelein, IL. The new location is currently in build-out stage with an opening scheduled in May 2014. Home of the Sparrow has been operating...
Zombie 5K/1 Mile Walk Race Day Details
This race is a Fun Run This race will not be timed. It's called a Fun Run. We will be giving awards out to the top three winners in each age group. Many individuals will time themselves to get ready for another race. Race Course Conditions The course has a variety of...
Zombie 5k Fun Run/1mile Walk Packet pick up/Registration CLOSED
Registration packet pick up is Thursday October 3rd and Friday October 4th from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm. at 5342 W. Elm Street, McHenry
Home of the Sparrow Annual Meeting – Tuesday October 1, 2013
Annual Meeting of Home of the Sparrow Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at 5342 W. Elm Street, McHenry.
Thank you to Jim M’Lady
Thank you to Jim M'Lady for the donations of computers to Home of the Sparrow's shelters! Because of this generous donation, we were able to create a computer resource room at the shelters for women and children to use!
8th Annual Golf Outing Results!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the hole contests at our 8th Annual Golf Outing! Here are the results! Longest Putt (Hole #9)- Sandy Pierce, 31' 1/2'' Closest to the Pin (Hole #5)- Jeff Dickenson, 2'1'' Longest Drive, Men (Hole #17)- Steve Fugatt Longest...
Thank you to our Golfers, Sponsors and Congratulations to Raffle Winners!
Home of the Sparrow would like to give a HUGE Thank you to all our Sponsors, Golfers, Volunteers and everyone who attended our 8th Annual Golf Outing, because of all of you it was a great success!!! We would also like to say Congratulations to our two Raffle Ticket...
WARNING!
Attention all citizens... please be on alert there has been warnings of a Zombie invasion approaching Three Oaks Recreation Area expected to hit on October 5th - We are telling all residents to sign up for the Zombie 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk. See Events tab for...
8th Annual Golf Outing
It’s not too late to sign up for the 8th Annual Golf Outing! Please join us for our 8th Annual Golf Outing happening at Bull Valley Golf Club in Woodstock, on Monday, August 26th! Check-in, Driving Range: 10:00am Scramble shotgun start: Noon Cocktails/Auctions &...