Please join Home of the Sparrow for our Annual Open Board Meeting! The meeting will be held at 1991 Duncan Place, Woodstock, IL on October 26th, 2023 at 8:00am with a light breakfast served as of 7:30am. Please RSVP to RSteimke@Hosparrow.org by 10/12/23. We hope to...
News & Events
Home of the Sparrow’s Administrative Offices are Closed Friday 9/22 and will reopen 10/1
Our administrative offices will be closed on Friday, 9/22/2023 in preparation for the move and will re-open on Monday, 10/1/2023 at our new location. The main office phone, (815)-271-5444, and fax, (815)-271-5406, numbers will remain the same and will be open during...
Home of the Sparrow’s Headquarters is Relocating to Woodstock Effective 10/1/2023
Home of the Sparrow’s Headquarters is Relocating to Woodstock Effective 10/1/2023. Woodstock, IL Home of the Sparrow is excited to announce we will be relocating from 4209 W Shamrock Lane in McHenry to 1991 Duncan Place in Woodstock, IL. Our administrative offices...
Home of the Sparrow’s Community Care Night at Chick-fil-A in Algonquin on Wednesday, 9/13, 8am-8pm!
Help Support Home of the Sparrow with Chick-fil-A!? Stop by Chick-fil-A in Algonquin on Wednesday, 9/13, from 8am - 8pm for a chance to give back to Home of the Sparrow! During this event, a share of the profits from each order goes back into Home of the Sparrow's...
Home of the Sparrow’s Community Care Night at Chick-fil-A in Crystal Lake on Wednesday, 9/6, 5-8pm!
Help Support Home of the Sparrow with Chick-fil-A!? Stop by Chick-fil-A in Crystal Lake on Wednesday, 9/6, from 5pm - 8pm for a chance to give back to Home of the Sparrow! During this event, a share of the profits from each order goes back into Home of the Sparrow's...
Older News
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...
HOS Headquarters Office Closing early on 12/30/22
Happy New Year! The HOS HQ Office will be closing early on 12/30/22 at 3pm and will reopen Tuesday, 1/3/23 per typical operating hours. Thank you!
Home of the Sparrow Headquarters and Thrift Store Winter Holiday Hours 2022
Due to a winter storm with high winds, below freezing wind chill temperatures, and blowing snow, Home of the Sparrow's Administrative Offices and our Sparrow's Nest and Community Threads Retail locations have adjusted hours. Headquarters: Closing Thursday, 12/22/22...
HOS Headquarters Office Closing Early for Staff Holiday Party 12/8/22
The HOS HQ Office will be closing early at 12:30 pm on 12/8/22 for our staff holiday party. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!
Home of the Sparrow’s Thanksgiving Hours 2022
Happy Thanksgiving! In observance of Thanksgiving, Home of the Sparrow's Headquarters office will close at 3 p.m. on 11/23/22, and will be closed on 11/24/22 and 11/25/22. The Headquarters office will reopen Monday per usual operating hours.
Holiday Gift Program 2022
Help Homeless women & children in our community this Holiday Season through our Holiday Gift Program which includes Adopt-a-Family and our Holiday Giving Trees which will be located at Home of the Sparrow's 7 Thrift Stores and local community businesses! HOLIDAY...