Happy Holidays from our C.E.O. – Michelle E. Venema
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…
5 Reasons why women in their 50s face homelessness in Chester County
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’re hiring – WRAP Program Coordinator
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…
Divorced and suddenly homeless. Now, Molly is building a new life.
After getting divorced, Molly just wants peace, quiet and safety. At the Catherine Twomey House, she can recover from the trauma of losing her home and ending her marriage. What happened On the outside, her life seemed stable. She is very…
Back-to-School and Fun at the Pool
We recently hosted our summer BBQ and pool day at Church Farm School. The experience was great fun for the mothers and children in our programs, our volunteers and staff. We also distributed our Back-to-School backpacks, which helped us bring school…
Homelessness in Chester County – 5 things you need to know
Most people know that homelessness exists, but for many, the issue seems distant. 1. The numbers In Chester County, 1,232 people entered the shelter system in 2016. Among them, 994 experienced homelessness for the first time. Out of 1,002 individuals…
Jazz on the Main Line 2017
On June 17, 2017, we successfully held our much anticipated 22nd annual fundraising gala, Jazz on the Main Line. The beautiful Tuscan themed event took place on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Phelps School in Malvern. The gala evening was…
Home of the Sparrow Transformed my Life
Karyn recently graduated from our Supportive Housing Program and she is now part of our Graduate Program. She recently shared how Home of the Sparrow transformed her life at the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce Non-profit Luncheon on June 6, 2017. …
Are volunteers happier and healthier?
Home of the Sparrow’s volunteers make our community stronger and Chester County a better place to live in. But they might also be happier and healthier. A growing body of evidence shows that helping others improves our health, well-being and…
Brunch with Renoir and Cézanne at the Barnes
This weekend we kicked off our partnership with the Barnes Foundation. After six years, we knew it was time to bring something new to our annual women’s dinner. Every year, we organize a get-together for the mothers in our programs…