For over 32 years, Home of the Sparrow has been changing the lives of homeless women and children in our community, like Carol and her family, by helping them achieve independence and break the cycle of poverty. Please click to HERE to donate! Carol, who...
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Hurry!! Don’t Miss May’s Great Deals at our Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Stores!
Don't miss this month's great promotional deals going on at our 7 Thrift Stores & Donation Centers!
Home of the Sparrow is looking for Units Available to Rent.
Please let Home of the Sparrow know if you have any open units to rent for our clients. Please call Matt (815) 271-5444 x 223 or Lindsay (815) 345-0364
Exciting News! You can now schedule your free furniture donation pick up ONLINE!!!
It's super easy! Click the tab on our website that says, “FURNITURE PICK-UP" and schedule the best date and time available that works for you. Thank you in advance for your donation to help homeless women and children in our community! Click the Furniture Pick up on...
Home of the Sparrow invites you to our Celebration of Women Luncheon!
Home of the Sparrow invites you to our Celebration of Women Luncheon on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Boulder Ridge Country Club in Lake in the Hills from 11:00am-2:00pm. Invite your mom, sisters, daughters and friends to join us for an afternoon of inspiration, laughter,...
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Enter to win 4 Walt Disney World Hopper Passes + $500 cash -OR- a 50” TV!
Here's your chance to win four (4) one-day Walt Disney World Hopper Passes + $500.00 cash -OR- a 50'' Emerson 1080p HDTV! Tickets are only $20.00 each or 6 for $100.00. The drawing will be held on Monday, August 26, 2013 at our 8th Annual Golf Outing. Winners need...
Save the Date: October 19, 2013
Friends of Home of the Sparrow invites you to 'Tailgate with Friends' on October 19th at Pinstripes at the South Barrington Aboretum, starting at 6:00pm. Join us for some BBQ, Bacceball, Bean Bag Tournament and Some Craft Beer Tastings. Casual Attire; wear your...
Gala Photos from the Photo Booth
For those who attended the Gala and had the great opportunity to take advantage of the photo booth that was donated to us by Photo Booth of the Stars. All pictures can be viewed and downloaded for free on their website www.photoboothofthestars.com. Click on the "View...
Hurry!! Early Bird Deadline ends tomorrow!
Just a friendly reminder tomorrow is the last day for early bird registration for our *8th Annual Golf Outing! Hurry!! Don't be late to save on a this Swinging Event!
Thank you again, Gextpro
Home of the Sparrow would like to give a Great Big Thanks to Gexpro for assembling 6 bikes for our children in our shelters. The children will get much use and enjoyment for years to come!!!
It’s a Zombie Invasion!
This message serves as a warning that a Zombie Invasion has occurred in the McHenry County and Northern Illinois area! Fortunately, Home of the Sparrow has been able to confine the Living Dead in our restricted Zombie Zone Area; but we need your help in making sure...
Hurry! Don’t miss out on early bird registration for our 8th Annual Golf Outing
Hurry!!!! It’s not too late to sign up for our early bird registration for the 8th Annual Golf Outing at Bull Valley Golf Club. Register before 7/20 and save $10.00! (Only $165 per individual!) Foursome and Dinner Only options also available!
Place de la Musique Gala Event a Success!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered, attended, donated, or sponsored on Place de la Musique Gala Event on Saturday, June 29, 2013. The evening was a success with over 300 guests, 45 volunteers and raising over $100,000.00 in funding! A Special thank you to our...
GEXPRO donates to Home of the Sparrow
THANK YOU to Gexpro for raising over $3,500.00 in a 3rd Party Tough Mudder Event and for buying and assembling 6 bikes that will be given to the children in our Shelters!