Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Home of the Sparrow, Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: Home of the Sparrow, Inc.
\nMailing Address: 1991 Duncan Place
\nCity: Woodstock
\nState: IL
\nPostal Code: 60098
\nMain Phone: 8152715444
\nMain Fax: 8152715406
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.hosparrow.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 36-3494491
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) <\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/18\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 5,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Homeless to Housed
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Home of the Sparrow (HOS) is now in its fourth decade of service, dedicated to reducing the prevalence of homelessness among women, children, individuals, and families through creative strategies and community partnerships that result in lasting self-sufficiency. As a leading provider of homeless services in the region, HOS offers tailored support through shelter, supportive housing, or rental assistance, combined with case management, guiding clients toward self-sufficiency. Following the Housing First model, HOS prioritizes safe housing, allowing clients to begin addressing challenges and barriers in a stable environment as the foundation for recovery and growth. In fiscal year 2025 (ending June 30, 2025), HOS served 488 individuals across its shelter, housing, intake, and outreach programs, including 240 adults and 248 children (51% of the clients served), representing a 13.8% increase in children served compared to the prior year. Eighty-five percent of clients exited to positive housing destinations, and 70.2% of households increased or maintained income. Overall, HOS served 184 households and provided 64,739 nights of shelter.<\/p>\n
HOS sustains its programs through a diverse funding strategy, including government (federal, state, and local) and private grants, private donations, net revenues from fundraising events, and third-party fundraisers. HOS operates seven Thrift Stores in the Chicagoland area, providing mission visibility and awareness, and whose net proceeds go toward the agency\u2019s programs and services. Additionally, HOS volunteers significantly impact the community. In fiscal year 2025, over 600 dedicated individuals contributed hours to HOS’s programs and operations, equating to a diversion of $1.7 million. This strategy ensures no single funder is solely responsible for supporting a program or initiative, and funds are flexibly directed to the areas of greatest need.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 8,554,963<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Goverenment and Non-Government<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1 year
\nGeographical Area Served: Northeren Illinois
\nAge Group To Be Served: 0-21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Kim
\nContact Last Name: O’Brien
\nContact Title: Grant Writer
\nContact Phone: 8152715444
\nContact Email: kobrien@hosparrow.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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