Rolling hills, country roads, forests and an abundance of space are part of what make Chester County so special. But the rural character many of us love so much can pose challenges for families who are struggling with housing. That’s…
On June 9th, Home of the Sparrow hosted its 23rd Annual Gala at the Phelps School in Malvern. More than 340 guests were welcomed by Stacy Sempier (Gala Chair), Barbara Dougherty (Board President) and Michelle E. Venema (Chief Executive Officer)…
Only 3 years ago, Rachel was close to losing her home. With a Graduate Degree in her pocket, she never thought she would face homelessness. We began partnering with her during this difficult time and are proud to see where…
We are thrilled to announce that we are receiving $190.000 in PHARE funding. The Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) has been established in 2010 and the selection process is extremely competitive. We are proud to be one…
Home of the Sparrow and the Chester County ACEs Coalition (CCAC) are reshaping the conversation around trauma and adversity in our community. Chelsea Buckley, our Program Coordinator for Health and Supportive Services and Coordinator of the Chester County ACEs Coalition recently…
When You Don't Feel Safe in Your Home Violence and abuse in relationships is one of leading causes for homelessness among women and children in the United States. The numbers are shocking. The majority of women in our programs, 57…
Our annual Holiday party is the biggest event for our participants every year. This makes it an absolute highlight for the Home of the Sparrow team. Current participants and program graduates get together to eat, laugh, and catch up on…
Dear Friends, Happy Holidays! What an exciting year of change it has been here at Home of the Sparrow. It gives me such joy to look back on my first year as C.E.O. of Home of the Sparrow and the…
In our 50s, we all want to be at a point where we have financial stability and happiness in our professional and private lives. For many women, especially single mothers, this scenario might never become a reality. While they work,…
We are hiring a full-time WRAP Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will work directly with justice-involved participants by partnering with the Chester County Adult Probation to support them with housing stability and other supportive services to reduce recidivism. This…