Join the annual open Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, October 27th, 2022. The arrival time is 7:30am and the meeting will take place from 8:00am-9:30am. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the McHenry County Mental Health Board at 620 Dakota...
The Palatine Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store and Donation Center officially re-opens on Monday, August 1, 2022. The store is located at: 275 E. Northwest Highway in Palatine, Il. The Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store and Donation Center will be hosting a Grand opening...
Home of the Sparrow needs your help! We are seeking shift volunteers to help take and sell tickets at the McHenry County Fair throughout August 2nd to August 7th, 2022! For every hour that you volunteer, $10 will be donated to Home of the Sparrow to help the women and...
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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...
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! 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...
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...
In light of the pandemic, the 2021 event has been canceled. This decision doesn’t come easy as this longstanding event has provided affordable formalwear while also supporting Home of The Sparrow, Inc. and in the past Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County. Please...
Home of the Sparrow would like to thank our amazing volunteers during #NationalVolunteerAppreciationWeek! Our volunteers are the heart of our organization and help make Home of the Sparrow what it is today. Thank you for helping us change the lives of homeless women...
Happy Friday! Please check out the Food Shed Co-op's website at www.foodshed.coop. The Food Shed will be a community-owned grocery store coming soon to McHenry County! Their mission is to build a local food cooperative promoting a healthy, ethical and resilient...
We are sad to share the news that Joy Martin passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. Joy was a founding member of Home of the Sparrow, and she was instrumental in making Home of the Sparrow a reality. Joy had a heart of gold and wanted to give others the chance for a...
During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Camilla worked long shifts at a fast food restaurant earning minimum wage. She was unable to afford food, child care, and stable housing for herself and her 6 month old daughter. Struggling to make ends meet and with no...
Home of the Sparrow would like to share some resources with you all in this time of need. Please check out these McHenry County resources if you are in need of assistance programs to help with rent, bills, prescription medicines, and health and care services. We hope...
