Gather your friends and family and join us for a fun 5K Walk/Run at the McHenry County Human Race on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Register today and select Home of the Sparrow as your charity of choice. Register today at:...
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Home of the Sparrow Shelter Wish List!
Home of the Sparrow relies on the generosity and support of the community to help with our Shelter’s daily needs for our women and children. We greatly appreciate your donations throughout the year. We have updated our Shelter Wish List, and have highlighted those...
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! Home of the Sparrow is beyond blessed to have over 1,000 volunteers that help in many ways throughout our organization. They give so much of their time and their hearts to our mission and we couldn't do what we do without them. We...
Do you know a mom or single woman in need of affordable housing?
Do you know a mom or single woman in need of affordable housing? Home of the Sparrow has current and upcoming two and three bedroom unit openings in Woodstock and a three bedroom unit opening in Algonquin in our Affordable Housing Program. Please see the flyer for...
Exciting news! Our Hope for the Homeless Comedy Benefit Silent Auction is now live and open for bidding!
Exciting news! Our Hope for the Homeless Comedy Benefit Silent Auction is now live and open for bidding. Our auction is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to participate! All proceeds benefit homeless women and children in our community! Please...
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Online Registration for ‘Place de la Musique Carnaval’ Gala Closed*
Update 6/12/2013: We currently have less than 30 tickets available and have closed online registration. To ensure your ticket reservation, please call 815.271.5444 x.40. Thank you!
Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store wins Best of the Fox for the 3rd year in a row.
The Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Stores and Donation Centers has just been voted “2013 Best of the Fox” in the Northwest Herald Annual Readers’ Choice Awards! Home of the Sparrow is grateful for the recognition and support the community has shown towards the Sparrow's Nest...
We’re in the need for new car seats!
We're currently on the search for *new car seats in all sizes for the children in our shelters. If you're interested in donating a new car seat, please call 815-271-5444 or drop it off at our Administrative Office, located at: 5342 W. Elm Street, McHenry, Il 60050...
Thank You to the Barrington Area Community Foundation
Thank You to the Barrington Area Community Foundation Home of the Sparrow has been awarded grant funding from the Barrington Area Community Foundation. This support will be used to further enhance our Affordable Housing Program by offering clients of these...
Art Supplies Needed
Happy Monday! We hope all the Mother's enjoyed their Special Day. We at Home of the Sparrow are wondering if anyone would like to donate some extra bright colored yarn, ribbon, or old magazines for Art Classes at our shelters coming up in June. There is a wonderful...
Thank You to The McHenry County Community Foundation
Home of the Sparrow was recently announced as a Grant Recipient from The McHenry County Community Foundation For 12 years, The McHenry County Community Foundation has conntected the generosity of donors with community needs by making grants to organizations working to...
The Song Newsletter- 2013 Spring/Summer
Catch up on the latest news and development from Home of the Sparrow! The Spring/Summer Newsletter is now available for your viewing! Click here!
Home of the Sparrow is now a AAdvantage Member!
Home of the Sparrow is excited to announce another way to donate to our agency; we're now apart of the AAdvantage Program! AAdvantage members are now able to transfer their miles to our account. These miles will then be used to purchase airfare for auction and raffle...
Hitch Automotive-oil change fundraising event!
Thinking about getting that car ready to go for summer? Why not stop by Hitch Automotive in Lake in the Hills to get your oil changed and help Home of the Sparrow?! Throughout the month of April, Hitch Automotive will be donating $2.00 for every oil change! Hitch...