Don't miss this month's great promotional deals going on at our 7 Thrift Stores & Donation Centers!
Hurry!! Don’t Miss May’s Great Deals at our Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Stores!
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News & Events
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,...
Please Join Us at McHenry County’s Human Race Fun 5k Run/Walk!
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:...
Older News
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!
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...