The Strength of a Sparrow
Hope, Opportunity
and Support
We strive to empower women and children as they journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
What We Do
Our Services & Programs
In Fiscal Year 2023:
Individuals Supported
%
Individuals Entering Permanent Housing
Dedicated Volunteers
Volunteer Hours
Who Is HOS?
Over 36 Years in the Community
Home of the Sparrow opened its doors as a registered 501(c)3 non-profit homeless shelter in 1987. Today, Home of the Sparrow not only provides Transitional Shelter, but also Affordable Housing and Rapid Re-Housing combined with Supportive Services that address the core issues of homelessness.
Our Mission
To reduce the prevalence of homelessness among women, children, families, and individuals through creative strategies and community partnerships that result in lasting self-sufficiency.
Our Vision
To provide Hope, Opportunity and Support that empowers women, children, families, and individuals who are experiencing homelessness as they journey to self-sufficiency.
Latest News
Mother’s Day 2024: A Mother’s Story of Hope, Opportunity, and Support
For more than 36 years, Home of the Sparrow (HOS) has remained dedicated to offering Hope, Opportunity, and Support to empower women and children on their journey from homelessness to independence. Each year, Home of the Sparrow welcomes hundreds of mothers seeking...
BACF’s Grant: Empowering Home of the Sparrow’s Client Enrichment Program
Our sincerest thanks to the Barrington Area Community Foundation for their grant contribution to Home of the Sparrow! The grant from BACF supports HOS's Client Enrichment Program. The program strives to offer accessible activities for HOS's Transitional Shelter...
Donations Urgently Needed!
Community Threads in Arlington Heights, IL, needs your gently-used clothing, shoes & home goods donations. (3/20/24, Arlington Heights, IL) Community Threads, a Home of the Sparrow Resale Store, is in great need of gently-used donations at their thrift store in...