The Home of the Sparrow's Headquarters office will be closed on 7/4/23 in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on 7/5/23 per our normal operating hours. We thank you for your understanding.
News & Events
Home of the Sparrow’s 2023 Annual Charity Golf Outing
The Home of the Sparrow is hosting their Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, August 21st, 2023 from 9:00am until 5:00pm at the Bull Valley Golf Club in Woodstock. IL. Early bird registration opens on June 14th, 2023. Early Bird ticket pricing is $215 for an...
Home of the Sparrow is Seeking Bids for Roof Replacement and Gutters (Residential)
Home of the Sparrow is seeking bids for Roof Replacement and Gutters (Residential). Contractors are invited to submit a proposal. Please see the attached Bid Package document by clicking HERE Sealed mailed or drop off bids from General Contractors and Roofing...
Home of the Sparrow Headquarters Office Closed for Memorial Day (5/29)
The Home of the Sparrow Headquarters office will be closed for Memorial Day. Monday 5/29. We will reopen on Tuesday, 5/30 per normal operating hours. We thank you for your understanding!
All HOS Thrift Stores Opening at 1pm on Monday, 5/1/23
All Home of the Sparrow Thrift Stores will be opening at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 1st, 2023 for our Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank You!
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July 4th, 2022 Holiday Closure – Home of the Sparrow Administrative Office, Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Stores, and Community Threads
In observance of Independence Day on July 4th, 2022, Home of the Sparrow's Administrative Office in McHenry, all Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores, and Community Threads will be CLOSED. We hope you have a great holiday! The office will re-open on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 at...
Home of the Sparrow Annual Oktoberfest Golf Outing on September 12, 2022 at Bull Valley Golf Club
Raise life-changing funds for women and children who are experiencing homelessness. Registration is ALL-INCLUSIVE and includes a round of golf with cart on a top-ranked golf course, fun contests, grilled lunch, free beer, heavy appetizers after golfing, and...
Job Openings with Home of the Sparrow!
Home of the Sparrow is hiring! Join our team and make a difference in your community! Events Coordinator, Grants Writer, Shift Managers (at the Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores McHenry & Cary), Receiving Stockroom Clerk (at Mundelein Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores), and...
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Home of the Sparrow’s Upcoming Events in 2022!
Mark your calendars and plan to join Home of the Sparrow at their upcoming events in 2022! Home of the Sparrow's 35th Anniversary Gala in 2022 (Event has passed) Date: May 21st, 2022 Time: 5pm-10pm Location: The Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills, IL Oktoberfest...
Home of the Sparrow is Seeking additional Bids!
Home of the Sparrow is seeking bids for the installation of an Air Purification System for its Shelter. Contractors are invited to submit a proposal. Please see the attached Bid Package document by clicking HERE. Sealed mailed bids from General contractors and...
Home of the Sparrow is Seeking Bids for a Roof Replacement!
Home of the Sparrow is seeking bids for a roof replacement for its Shelter and the Garage. Roofers are invited to submit a proposal. Please see attached document by clicking HERE. Sealed mailed bids from General contractors and contractors will be received for a...
VOLUNTEER WITH HOME OF THE SPARROW! New Opportunities Available!
Do you know someone who may be interested in volunteering at the Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Stores or Community Threads, or at Home of the Sparrow's housing units this spring and summer? Visit www.hosparrow.org/how-to-help/ways-of-giving/volunteer to see how you can get...
Important Changes to Home of the Sparrow’s Furniture Pick Up Service Effective May 2nd, 2022
Due to the increasing costs of fuel to the agency, starting May 2nd, 2022, a $10 surcharge fee will be required for all furniture pick ups. Credit card only, no cash or checks. Upon arrival, Home of the Sparrow's Movers will have a device on hand to receive credit...
Barrington Junior Womens Club Awards Home of the Sparrow & Local Organizations Grants to Support their Programs
Thank you to the Barrington Junior Womens Club for awarding Home of the Sparrow and 25 other local organizations grants to help support their missions and initiatives for women, children, and seniors. Home of the Sparrow is grateful to have been a recipient and hopes...
