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

Home of the Sparrow is pleased to announce our 36th annual signature celebration, Gala du Cirque, at the San Filippo Estate on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 from 5-10 pm.    Please join us for a night of magic and mystique as we step back in time to a charming carnival set in 19th century era Paris. We will delight your senses with self-guided tours of the Place de la Musique, small group performances with mentalist and close up magician, Nolan Webster, and a beautifully crafted meal. The evening will feature live and silent auctions, raffles, a carousel horse race, a “Heads or Tails” game of chance, wine bottle ring toss and an open bar. This will be a night that you won’t want to miss and will never forget!    Proceeds from the Gala du Cirque will support Home of the Sparrow’s programs which includes a transitional shelter, affordable and subsidized housing units, employment assistance, case management and after care services.  In the fiscal year of 2022, Home of the Sparrow served  over 360 women and children impacted by homelessness and housing insecurity and provided an additional 1600 individuals and families with referrals to community resources. Your attendance at this event will make a world of difference to those in need.   Ticket prices are $225 per person, $425 per couple and $1680 for a table of 8. Black Tie...

Due to inclement weather, the Sparrow's Nest & Community Threads Thrift stores are closing at 3pm (2/16/23). The stores will reopen tomorrow per typical operating hours. We apologize for any inconvenience.

HOS' HQ Office is Closing at 1:00pm (2/16/23) due to inclement weather. We will reopen per normal operating hours 2/17/23. We apologize for any inconvenience!

The Home of the Sparrow Headquarters office will be closing early, at 3:30pm, for an all staff meeting. The office will reopen per normal operating hours on Wednesday, February 8th 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!

The Home of the Sparrow's Volunteer newsletter for January is here! Read about volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and more!   You can find this newsletter HERE!

Our Palatine Sparrow's Nest location is currently CLOSED (2/1/23) due to a water main break at the shopping center. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Sparrow's Nest & Community Threads Thrift Stores are opening at 12:00pm today (1/31/23) due to the extreme cold this morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Home of the Sparrow’s “Thank You!” to Willow Creek Community Church   McHenry, Ill. (Jan.2023) Home of the Sparrow would like to give a huge thank you to one of our generous partners, Willow Creek Community Church! Willow Creek is a multi-site church that believes in giving back to their community.   Willow Creek gives back directly to Home of the Sparrow clients in a number of ways. Most notably, in McHenry County, would be the Community Resource Days hosted at the Willow Creek location in Crystal Lake, IL. The Community Resource Days event is a completely free event hosted every Friday throughout the year from 10am-2pm. It is a “collaborative community event providing our un-sheltered and those in need extra support with access to a variety of resources.” With over 30 agency partners, the Community Resource Days is a pivotal hub for resources and allows for judgment-free, convenient support from many different industries. Some of these resources include, but are not limited to: hair cuts, laundry services, bike repair, access to an individual shower, food, clothing, a freshly served lunch, and more.    Additionally, Willow Creek provides support to those outside of the Community Resource Days. Through their furniture ministries program, for example, they are able to provide brand new furniture to clients who are transitioning out of homelessness and into individual housing. For Home of the Sparrow, Willow...

Home of the Sparrow’s Celebration of Women Luncheon: “Laugh Yourself Silly” with Kelly Swanson   Home of the Sparrow is hosting its annual Celebration of Women Luncheon on March 10th, 2023. McHenry, Ill. (Jan.2023) The Home of the Sparrow is hosting their annual Celebration of Women Luncheon: “Laugh Yourself Silly” with Kelly Swanson on March 10th, 2023 at Boulder Ridge Country Club in Lake in the Hills, IL.   Early bird registration opens on January 10th, 2023. Early Bird ticket pricing is $50 for an individual or $395 for a table of eight. This pricing special continues through the end of the January. February through March 2nd, standard registration price will come into effect. Standard registration for this event is $55 for an individual and $425 for a table of eight. A “VIP” ticket package is also available. This package includes entry to the event, 2 raffle tickets, and a drink ticket and will be priced at $80 for an individual. This event includes a plated lunch served alongside appetizers and a cash bar serving signature cocktails. A raffle, silent auction, and other activities will also be featured. National Speakers Association Hall of Fame comedian and motivational speaker, Kelly Swanson, will be the keynote speaker of the event.    Raffle tickets are available for purchase online before and at the event. Purchase your ticket for $25 for a chance to...

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!

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 at 2PM and reopening per normal operating hours Tuesday, 12/27/22. All Retail Locations: Thursday, 12/22: Closing early at 2PM due to weather Friday, 12/23: Closed due to weather Saturday, 12/24: Closed Sunday, 12/25: Closed Monday, 12/26: Closed in observance of the Holiday Thank you for understanding!