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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...

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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!

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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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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...

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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 &...

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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...

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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...

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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!!!

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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...

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