Please join Home of the Sparrow for our Annual Open Board Meeting! The meeting will be held at 1991 Duncan Place, Woodstock, IL on October 26th, 2023 at 8:00am with a light breakfast served as of 7:30am. Please RSVP to RSteimke@Hosparrow.org by 10/12/23. We hope to see you there!

Our administrative offices will be closed on Friday, 9/22/2023 in preparation for the move and will re-open on Monday, 10/1/2023 at our new location. The main office phone, (815)-271-5444, and fax, (815)-271-5406, numbers will remain the same and will be open during the move. Our programs and services will remain open during this time to best serve our clients. The new location will better serve homeless women, children, individuals and families in our community. Client intake, group programming and various classes will be held onsite as well drop offs from our shelter wish list, holiday giving program and cash donations. We are grateful for this opportunity which was made possible by the generosity of some of our special donors.  

Home of the Sparrow’s Headquarters is Relocating to Woodstock Effective 10/1/2023. Woodstock, IL Home of the Sparrow is excited to announce we will be relocating from 4209 W Shamrock Lane in McHenry to 1991 Duncan Place in Woodstock, IL. Our administrative offices will be closed on Friday, 9/22/2023 in preparation for the move and will re-open on Monday, 10/1/2023 at our new location. The main office phone, (815)-271-5444, and fax, (815)-271-5406, numbers will remain the same and will be open during the move. Our programs and services will remain open during this time to best serve our clients. The new location will better serve homeless women, children, individuals and families in our community. Client intake, group programming and various classes will be held onsite as well drop offs from our shelter wish list, holiday giving program and cash donations. We are grateful for this opportunity which was made possible by the generosity of some of our special donors. Home of the Sparrow currently operates a Transitional Shelter, 25 Affordable Housing Units, 5 Subsidized Apartment Units, a Supported Employment Program, six Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Stores: McHenry, Woodstock, Cary, Palatine, Mundelein and Third Lake, and one Community Threads Thrift Store: Arlington Heights. For more information about Home of the Sparrow or to volunteer please visit our website at www.hosparrow.org or call (815)-271-5444.

Help Support Home of the Sparrow with Chick-fil-A!🐔 Stop by Chick-fil-A in Algonquin on Wednesday, 9/13, from 8am - 8pm for a chance to give back to Home of the Sparrow! During this event, a share of the profits from each order goes back into Home of the Sparrow's programs and services! Just mention Home of the Sparrow when ordering or enter code "sparrow" when ordering in the Chick-fil-A App!     Also, make sure you vote for Home of the Sparrow in the Chick-fil-A app before September 23rd! Home of the Sparrow is one of only 5 regional finalists for the 2024 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award grant! Vote now for Home of the Sparrow and help us further our ability to provide support and services to homeless women, children, individuals, and families across McHenry County and Northern Illinois.   Voting is open from September 1st through September 23rd. HOW TO VOTE: Sign into your Chick-fil-A One account (or create one) in the Chick-fil-A app Select ‘Rewards’ at the bottom of the screen Select ‘News’ on the top left of the screen Click the ‘Vote Now’ button Select Your Region Read about this year’s regional finalists and cast your vote for Home of the Sparrow

Help Support Home of the Sparrow with Chick-fil-A!🐔 Stop by Chick-fil-A in Crystal Lake on Wednesday, 9/6, from 5pm - 8pm for a chance to give back to Home of the Sparrow! During this event, a share of the profits from each order goes back into Home of the Sparrow's programs and services! Just mention Home of the Sparrow when ordering or enter code "sparrow" when ordering in the Chick-fil-A App!     Also, make sure you vote for Home of the Sparrow in the Chick-fil-A app before September 23rd! Home of the Sparrow is one of only 5 regional finalists for the 2024 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award grant! Vote now for Home of the Sparrow and help us further our ability to provide support and services to homeless women, children, individuals, and families across McHenry County and Northern Illinois.   Voting is open from September 1st through September 23rd. HOW TO VOTE: Sign into your Chick-fil-A One account (or create one) in the Chick-fil-A app Select ‘Rewards’ at the bottom of the screen Select ‘News’ on the top left of the screen Click the ‘Vote Now’ button Select Your Region Read about this year’s regional finalists and cast your vote for Home of the Sparrow

McHenry, Ill. (Jul.2023) The Home of the Sparrow is looking to partner with local landlords in order to facilitate housing for the clients we serve and to provide hope, opportunity, and support that empowers homeless women and children towards self-sufficiency.  Join us as a landlord for our Rapid Rehousing Program and make a difference today!   Perks of committing to this program include the ability to help the community, an assigned Case Manager for each tenant to ensure a successful housing partnership, timely and consistent rent payments facilitated by Home of the Sparrow, and reduced vacancy rates. Additional incentives may be available through this program.    To learn more contact Lindsay at LKellner@hosparrow.org or Call 815-271-5444 x258.   ***   Home of the Sparrow provides a Transitional Shelter, Housing Programs, Rental Assistance, Outreach, and Case Management services to homeless women and children and operates six resale stores in Northern Illinois. Revenue from the stores go back into supporting Home of the Sparrow’s mission To provide Hope, Opportunity and Support that empowers homeless women and children as they journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency. For a list of services and store hours please visit our website at: www.HOSparrow.org or “Home of the Sparrow” on Facebook.

The Home of the Sparrow's Headquarters office will be closed on 7/4/23 in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on 7/5/23 per our normal operating hours. We thank you for your understanding.

The Home of the Sparrow is hosting their Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, August 21st, 2023 from 9:00am until 5:00pm at the Bull Valley Golf Club in Woodstock. IL.   Early bird registration opens on June 14th, 2023. Early Bird ticket pricing is $215 for an individual golfer, $850 for a foursome, and $950 for a Corporate foursome. This Early Bird price continues until July 26th. July 27th-August 13th, the standard registration price will come into effect. Standard registration for this event is $225 for an individual, $900 for a foursome, and $1000 for a corporate foursome. A “VIP” add-on for $35 per golfer is also available for this event. This includes entrance into three competitive mini-games, a mulligan, and a drink ticket. This event includes a grilled lunch, complimentary beer samples, and a social hour with awards and heavy appetizers. A raffle, silent auction, and other activities will also be featured.   Raffle tickets are available for purchase online before and at the event. Purchase your raffle ticket for a chance to win an Oculus 2 VR Headset. The raffle tickets will be priced at One Ticket for $15. We will also be holding a 50/50 raffle. 50/50 tickets are available for $100 each. While the drawings will be held in person on the day of the event, you do not need to be present, nor attend the...

Home of the Sparrow is seeking bids for Roof Replacement and Gutters (Residential). Contractors are invited to submit a proposal. Please see the attached Bid Package document by clicking HERE Sealed mailed or drop off bids from General Contractors and Roofing Contractors will be received for a period of 14 business days to Kristin Miller at Home of the Sparrow, Inc. located at, 4209 W. Shamrock Unit B. McHenry, IL 60050 until 10am local time on May 29, 2023. They will be publicly opened and read aloud on May 30, 2023. If Interested in attending, please email for virtual link. Materials are available on the website for download. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that it has obtained a complete set of the documents that comprise this Bid Package. Bids are to be submitted on forms furnished within this Bid Package and properly executed in accordance with all directions contained in this package. Bids must be submitted in detail to include division tasks and materials to be used. Each bid must be submitted in triplicate. Property is occupied but Available for viewing upon appointment Mon-Fri 8am-3pm This is a federally-funded project. Davis Bacon requirements apply. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids, or to waive technicalities and any informality in any bid.

The Home of the Sparrow Headquarters office will be closed for Memorial Day. Monday 5/29. We will reopen on Tuesday, 5/30 per normal operating hours. We thank you for your understanding!

All Home of the Sparrow Thrift Stores will be opening at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 1st, 2023 for our Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank You!

Due to inclement weather, the Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores are closed today (2/22). We apologize for any inconvenience.