Until further notice, the Palatine Sparrow's Nest will temporarily close at 5:00 pm each day due to staff shortages. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The Palatine Sparrow’s Nest New TEMPORARY Hours
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Home of the Sparrow’s Administrative Office’s Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
Please note that Home of the Sparrow's administrative office's hours are as follows for the Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule: 11/22/23 - Closed early at 3:00pm 11/23/23 - Closed all day 11/24/23 - Closed all day Our office will reopen per normal operating hours on...
Thank You for Attending Home of the Sparrow’s Ribbon Cutting Celebration!
Thank you to everyone who attended Home of the Sparrow’s Ribbon Cutting Celebration! The event had a fantastic turnout and was filled with great company, conversations, and connections. We are so excited to be a part of the Woodstock community. Thank you to these...
Home of the Sparrow’s Holiday Gift Program is HERE!
Home of the Sparrow’s 2023 Holiday Gift Program is here! Help women, children, individuals, and families in your community experiencing homelessness by participating in any of these three programs! With your generosity, we can provide HOPE, OPPORTUNITY, and SUPPORT to...
Home of the Sparrow invites you to attend our Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration at our new Headquarters located in Woodstock on 11/8/23 5pm-7pm!
Home of the Sparrow invites you to attend our Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration at our new Headquarters located in Woodstock! Join us as we celebrate our new space which allows us to better serve the homeless women, children, individuals, and families in...
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Home of the Sparrow’s 2023 Gala Du Cirque!
Home of the Sparrow is pleased to announce our 36th annual signature celebration, Gala du Cirque, at the San Filippo Estate on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 from 5-10 pm. Please join us for a night of magic and mystique as we step back in time to a charming...
Sparrow’s Nest & Community Threads Thrift Stores Close at 3pm (2/16/23)
Due to inclement weather, the Sparrow's Nest & Community Threads Thrift stores are closing at 3pm (2/16/23). The stores will reopen tomorrow per typical operating hours. We apologize for any inconvenience.
HOS’ HQ Office Closing at 1:00pm (2/16/23) due to inclement weather
HOS' HQ Office is Closing at 1:00pm (2/16/23) due to inclement weather. We will reopen per normal operating hours 2/17/23. We apologize for any inconvenience!
HOS HQ Office Closing Early (3:30pm) for All Staff Meeting
The Home of the Sparrow Headquarters office will be closing early, at 3:30pm, for an all staff meeting. The office will reopen per normal operating hours on Wednesday, February 8th 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!
January Volunteer Newsletter is here!
The Home of the Sparrow's Volunteer newsletter for January is here! Read about volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and more! You can find this newsletter HERE!
Palatine Sparrow’s Nest Currently CLOSED (2/1/23) due to Water Main Break
Our Palatine Sparrow's Nest location is currently CLOSED (2/1/23) due to a water main break at the shopping center. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Sparrow’s Nest & Community Threads Open at Noon (1/31/23) Due to Extreme Cold
The Sparrow's Nest & Community Threads Thrift Stores are opening at 12:00pm today (1/31/23) due to the extreme cold this morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Home of the Sparrow Extends “Thank You” to Willow Creek Community Church
Home of the Sparrow’s “Thank You!” to Willow Creek Community Church McHenry, Ill. (Jan.2023) Home of the Sparrow would like to give a huge thank you to one of our generous partners, Willow Creek Community Church! Willow Creek is a multi-site church that believes in...
Celebration of Women Luncheon: “Laugh Yourself Silly” with Kelly Swanson
Home of the Sparrow’s Celebration of Women Luncheon: “Laugh Yourself Silly” with Kelly Swanson Home of the Sparrow is hosting its annual Celebration of Women Luncheon on March 10th, 2023. McHenry, Ill. (Jan.2023) The Home of the Sparrow is hosting their annual...