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News & Events
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...
Faces of Homelessness- Lydia’s Story
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,...
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...
Older News
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...
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...