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.
Palatine Sparrow’s Nest Currently CLOSED (2/1/23) due to Water Main Break
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News & Events
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!
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McHenry County College Virtual People in Need Forum: January 29, 2022 from 8am-1pm
Details & to register for the free event, visit www.mchenry.edu/pin Happy New Year! Please join McHenry County College, Home of the Sparrow, and various other organizations at the Annual People in Need Forum on Saturday, January 29th, 2022 from 8am-1pm! This event...
Check out Home of the Sparrow’s Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report!
Check out Home of the Sparrow's Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report! Read all about the agency's community impact, programs, services, and more! CLICK HERE TO READ THE REPORT
Thank You to Meijer in Algonquin for Donating $10,000 to Support Home of the Sparrow!
Home of the Sparrow is grateful to Meijer in Algonquin, IL for their donation of $10,000! Thank you for supporting HOS's mission, programs, and services! Your donation will directly impact the lives of women and children who are experiencing homelessness by providing...
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! Give a Gift of Hope Donations will be matched up to $150,000! Help Homeless Women & Children in Home of the Sparrow’s Programs!
Homelessness can happen to anyone... The majority of women that we serve never saw it coming - the loss of a job, death of a spouse, domestic violence, a serious illness, or a partner walking away from their family leaving little to no support. Help change a life...
Thankful Thursday Highlights with Peterson Sealcoating & Paving and the Cary-Grove Chamber
Happy #ThankfulThursday! Home of the Sparrow would like to highlight two wonderful community partners, Peterson Sealcoating and Paving and the Cary-Grove Chamber of Commerce! Thank you to Peterson Sealcoating and Paving for their generous winter boots donations to the...
Thankful Thursday Highlights with Girl Scouts Troop 272 and Angel Adoption, Inc.
This #ThankfulThursday, Home of the Sparrow would like to thank Girl Scouts Troop 272 and Angel Adoptions, Inc. for volunteering their time and making a difference in the community! The ladies from Girl Scouts Troop 272 volunteered at the Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store...
Book Nook Installation at Home of the Sparrow’s Transitional Shelter
Members of the Woodstock, IL Kishwaukee Trail National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (KT NSDAR) installed shelving/six hundred books for two separate book nooks in the HOS Transitional Shelter for homeless women and children in McHenry County....
National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, November 13 through November 21, 2021
Join the Movement! Your contribution will enable HOS to provide basic necessities to women and children who are experiencing homelessness, such as housing, food and clothing! Homelessness can happen to anyone. The majority of women that Home of the Sparrow serves...
Make an IMPACT on World Homeless Day, October 10th, 2021!
Every year on the 10th of October, people around the world recognize World Homeless Day in many varied ways and help to make an impact in the lives of people experiencing homelessness in their local community. Donate today at WWW.HOSPARROW.ORG/DONATE You can make a...