Dedicated to improving the lives of homeless women and children

Our Mission

To provide housing and supportive services to homeless and low income women who want to improve their lives and become self-sufficient.

Our Vision

To expand our continuum of services to provide our program graduates and women throughout our community with the housing and educational resources they need to sustain long-term economic independence.

News

Home of the Sparrow offers innovative new program . . .

In an effort to assist single women and mothers with children who are on the verge of homelessness, as well as recent graduates of our Transitional Housing Program, the Board of Directors and staff of Home of the Sparrow have developed our new Supportive Housing Program. This program began in November 2008. continued...

Home of the Sparrow Plans for the Future. . . .

To ensure that our programs will receive sustained support for years to come, Home of the Sparrow is pleased to announce the creation of our new planned giving program.

The Legacy Builders Circle enables donors to play a role in Home of the Sparrow’s future by making a planned gift in their wills. Individuals can participate in the planned giving program through:... continued

Home of the Sparrow works with foundation to measure and evaluate social change . . . .

Home of the Sparrow is pleased to participate with the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (the Fund) in "Making the Case," a tool that enables us to better substantiate our work in both qualitative and quantitative ways by providing a means of documenting progress and developments.

Home of the Sparrow honors Marie Dukes
Marie Dukes of Malvern was recently elected to Home of the Sparrow’s Board Emeritus. The Board of Directors honored Marie with this tribute in acknowledgement of her work on behalf of the agency since its inception in late 1994. Continued....

Jazz at Brushwood 2009 Sponsors Honored

Home of the Sparrow honored Jazz at Brushwood 2009 sponsors at a cocktail party at the home of Lisa and Joe Kohn in Devon on May 17th. Sponsors enjoyed strolling the Kohns’ lovely gardens and spending the afternoon with old and new friends. continued

Home of the Sparrow Honors Volunteers . . . .

Home of the Sparrow’s Board of Directors and Staff welcomed volunteers to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Paoli Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 19, 2009. The luncheon was a celebration of all the work that our volunteers have accomplished over the past year. continued.

Upcoming Home of the Sparrow Events

October 26, 2009 – Fashion to Fund the Future

Home of the Sparrow’s annual fashion show and luncheon - 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Desmond Great Valley Hotel. Fashions by The Van Cleve Collection, Paoli.
For ticket information please call the Home of the Sparrow office at 610-647-4940.

Upcoming Community Fundraisers

Best of the Mainline 2009

Enjoy a fabulous evening of great foods, great cocktails and great fun – the very Best of the Main Line. For reduced price tickets, contact us at 610-647-4940 or email info@homeofthesparrow.org

Recent Home of the Sparrow Events

Saturday, June 13, 2009 – Jazz At Brushwood

Flip flops, sneakers, Wellingtons and even bare feet were the footwear of choice for guests at Home of the Sparrow’s 14th annual jazz gala. Drenching downpours did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of partygoers! More than 450 intrepid supporters of Home of the Sparrow braved the elements to support Jazz at Brushwood 2009. The theme of the event was An Evening in Tuscany. Continued.

Recent Community Fundraisers

Liberty Property Trust’s Spring Bulb Sale Supports Home of the Sparrow

Avid gardeners were on hand at 7:00 AM on May 20th when Liberty Property Trust offered thousands of tulip and daffodil bulbs for sale under the tent at 2 West Liberty Boulevard. The pretty pink, purple and red tulips and bright yellow daffodils that enhanced the plantings in the Great Valley Corporate Center this spring will be appearing in gardens near you next spring. Continued

Picnic with a Purpose

Hebrew National sponsored eight Picnics with a Purpose across the country over the past few weeks in an effort to provide opportunities for quality family fun and to give back to the community. Philadelphia’s Picnic with a Purpose took place at Wilson Farm Park in Chesterbrook on May 30, 2009. TheMotherhhood.com, led by Jo-Lynne Shane, facilitated the local event. continued...

Contact Home of the Sparrow
969 East Swedesford Road
Exton, PA 19341
Phone: 610-647-4940 Fax: 610-240-7268