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!
HOS Headquarters Office Closing early on 12/30/22
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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...
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Thank you to First National Bank of Omaha for awarding HOS with a $20,000 Grant!
Home of the Sparrow recently received a $20,000 grant from First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) to support Home of the Sparrow's Work Readiness Program for Homeless Women! These funds will help support programming to assist women with resume building, job skills, and...
Thank you to The Community Foundation for McHenry County for awarding HOS a $25,000 Grant!
Home of the Sparrow would like to recognize the generosity of The Community Foundation for McHenry County for awarding us a grant to support our services. We could not do this without the support from our community, together we are making an impact on the lives of...
Thank you to the Algonquin Lions Foundation for their donation!
Thank you to the Algonquin Lions Foundation for their generous donation to support the women and children in Home of the Sparrow's programs and services! The Algonquin Lions Foundation presented a check for $1,000! Presenting the check from left to right are Lion...
Check out our June Newsletter!
Check out our June Newsletter for the latest news, upcoming events in 2021, and so much more! Thank you! CLICK HERE TO READ FULL NEWSLETTER!
Thank You to the Tipps Family for Donating a Car to one of Home of the Sparrow’s Clients!
Happy #ThankfulThursday! Home of the Sparrow would like to thank Jeff Tipps and his wonderful family for donating a car to one of Home of the Sparrow's clients! Thank you to Jiffy Lube in Crystal Lake for offering their cleaning services and helping to ensure that the...
Home of the Sparrow is looking for apartments or houses for rent in McHenry County!
Home of the Sparrow is looking for apartments or houses for rent in McHenry County! Please help us share and spread the word! Home of the Sparrow is seeking 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units for homeless women and children in Home of the Sparrow's programs. Please contact...
Cancellation of Home of the Sparrow’s Annual Celebration of Women Luncheon 2021
After careful consideration regarding low ticket sales, Home of the Sparrow has decided to cancel the annual Celebration of Women Luncheon on Friday, June 11th, 2021. It's been a very difficult and challenging year for everyone, and many people are still not...
Thank you to Northwestern Medicine for awarding a $10,000 grant to Home of the Sparrow!
Thank you to Northwestern Medicine for awarding a $10,000 grant to Home of the Sparrow! This grant will allow Home of the Sparrow to continue to provide much needed supportive services, housing program options, and resources to homeless women and children in our...
Thank you to the Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church for their donation!
We are so thankful for Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley, who selected Home of the Sparrow as one of four charities to share in their special community outreach offering. We are very grateful for their generosity and support of our mission. Pictured...