by Paige | Oct 27, 2010 | Community, News
Home of the Sparrow recently received financial donations from The Buckeye Foundation and an anonymous donor which has allowed us to purchase a gently used 2010 Ford 12 passenger van from Wickstrom Ford. Transportation is critical to the success of our women exiting...
by Paige | Oct 23, 2010 | Community, News
A ribbon cutting was held at the McHenry Shelter honoring the completion of a basketball court and play area for children at the shelter. This project was made possible through the grant funding by the Mental Health Resource League and Bright Horizons Foundation....
by Paige | Oct 21, 2010 | Community, News
Thank you to Kathleen Gustafson for the Halloween Treat Bags for the children at the Home of the Sparrow!
by Paige | Oct 7, 2010 | Community, News
The Presbyterian Church of Barrington Women donated several ‘Kitchen Kits’. These kits contain many of the basic kitchen items needed for a new home. These are of great use when our residents move into their own homes. Pictured here is Carol Buchta (right)...
by Paige | Aug 6, 2010 | Community, News
Girl Scout Troop 327 of Harvard, IL had a Pajama Party! Each girl brought a pair of brand new pajamas to be donated to the children in Home of the Sparrow’s shelters. Along with the pajamas, this girl scout troop made a cash contribution and donated some toys....
by Paige | Aug 4, 2010 | News
Think you’re not affected by domestic violence? Think again. Someone you know, most likely a woman, is suffering physical, emotional or financial abuse at the hands of an intimate partner. In McHenry County, help is available. Turning Point, a comprehensive...