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!
News & Events
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!
Give the Gift of Hope this Mother’s Day!
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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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 &...
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!!!